12 Daily Prayers to Pray for Your Children {Guest Post}

Today I am welcoming Arabah Joy as she writes for us. She usually writes at ArabahJoy.com, so you’ll have to check her out there! Also, you’ll find a free printable daily prayers bookmark to download at the end!

Last night I had a really bad dream. A nightmare, really. I dreamed that two of my children disappeared at a crowded bus stop. My husband jumped in a taxi to follow the bus we thought they may have gotten on and I started searching the area.

I was frightened and shocked when I found them…drugged…and with a kidnapper who refused to give them over. With him were several other children. I singlehandedly fought to get my children back.

I woke with the somber realization that, for many parents, this isn’t a dream. Kids the world over are vulnerable—and not just physically, but also emotionally and spiritually as well. Praying scripture for our children is a powerful…and simple…thing we can do for our kids.

While I can’t figure out exactly how prayer fits into the sovereignty of God, I do know the Bible says the fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much (James 5:16) and Jesus said we should keep praying and never give up (Luke 18).

This summer, my oldest son and I worked together to create scripture cards to use during prayer time. But I discovered that I wanted a short list of scriptures to pray EVERY DAY for my kids. With that in mind, I created a bookmark to tuck into my Bible.

Sometimes having a simple tool like this is all it takes to establish a daily habit of praying for our kids. Below are the scriptures and prayers on my daily prayer card, as well as the printable bookmark. Simply print and laminate it {or use packing tape to cover it like I do.}

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Twelve Daily Prayers for My Children

1. Pray that they will come to know Christ at a young age. Isaiah 45:8, Ecc 12:1
2. Pray for quick conviction of sin and that their sins be found out. I John 2:1, Num 32:23
3. Pray that they would be humble and willing to receive instruction. James 4:10, Prov 1:8
4. Pray that they will have a love for God’s Word and accept it as the standard of Truth. Psalm 119:105, Heb 4:12
5. Pray that they will be protected from evil, body, soul, and spirit. John 17:15, Matt 6:13
6. Pray that they would be free of the need for people’s approval and be willing to stand alone. Gal 1:10, Daniel 1:8
7. Pray that they will value wisdom and make wise choices. Proverbs 4:5-7
8. Pray that they will learn to submit to God. James 4:7
9. Pray for a faith that demonstrates itself in action and hard work. II Peter 1:5-8, Colossians 3:23
10. Pray that they would have godly friendships and be protected from ungodly ones. Prov 1:10, I Samuel 23:16
11. Pray for meaningful, lifelong relationships with their siblings. Job 1:2-4, Romans 12:10
12. Pray for their future spouse. Prov 18:22, Prov 21:9

Arabah Joy is wife to Jackson and mom to four kids. She left a classy career as a CPA to live the nomadic life of a missionary. She is the author of several books, including the soon to be released book, Trust Without Borders. She and her family currently live on the 26^th floor of a high rise somewhere in Asia. She loves to connect with readers on her blog at www.arabahjoy.com.

How to Download

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2. Download the 12 Daily Prayers for My Children Bookmark here.

Do you have a special pray you pray for your children? What would you add to this list?