This Prayer for Children Will Grant Them Everlasting Blessings

Children are a precious gift from God. In the face of life’s challenges, it’s natural to worry about their futures, but we are blessed with the gift of prayer. We can pray not only for our own children, but also for those around the world facing struggles. And we are comforted knowing the Holy Spirit intercedes for us.

Praying for children is a powerful way to show love and care, whether you’re a parent, carer, or compassionate Christian.

Powerful Prayers for Children

Let these prayers for children, strengthen them in life.

Lord, remind my children daily of Your everlasting love (Psalm 103:17).
Cultivate a heart of gratitude within them (Psalm 118:28).
Guide them to speak truth to others and themselves (Ephesians 4:25).
Fill them with joy and peace (Romans 15:13).
Make them a blessing to all they encounter (1 Peter 3:9).
Help them listen to Your Word and live by it (Luke 11:28).
Draw their hearts close to You, and may they always feel Your presence near (James 4:8).

Prayer for Children’s Protection

Take comfort in knowing that our God is fully in control, and we are all His children. Remember that “we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28).

Lord God, we praise You for Your perfect control over all things. I ask for Your protection over my child—keep them healthy and help them flourish. Thank You for knowing every detail of their life, from the number of hairs on their head to their every step. Watch over them in every area and keep them safe. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Prayer for Children in School

Dear God, today I come before You in prayer, asking that You help my children experience Your peace this year. I pray that they will not be consumed by worry over things they cannot control, but that You will protect their hearts and minds, keeping them grounded in trust in You. May they not only experience the peace of God but also find lasting peace with You. I ask that You cultivate in them a spirit of gratitude and thanksgiving, guiding them to seek You daily for all their needs. Pour out Your peace in abundance, filling their hearts and minds. In Jesus’ name, I/we pray, Amen.

Prayer for Children and Grandchildren

Lord, thank You for the gift of my grandchildren. I pray that You would place Your hand upon their lives, guiding them in Your ways. Instill in their hearts a deep desire to live according to Your standards and to seek Your love every day. I am so grateful for the blessing of these beautiful grandchildren. Please equip me and my son/daughter to help nurture and guide them along their life’s path. Thank You, God, for Your constant love and care. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

Prayer for Children at Night

Heavenly Father, up above, please bless this child I hold with love. Grant her peaceful sleep through the night, and may her dreams be pure delight. When she wakes, be by her side, filling her heart with Your love and light. As she grows, never let her go, so she will always know You hold her soul. Amen.

Prayer for Children Going Back to School

Heavenly Father, as my child prepares to return to school, I ask for Your guidance and protection over them. Fill their heart with confidence and curiosity, and help them embrace every opportunity to learn and grow. Surround them with positive influences and shield them from any harm. Grant them wisdom and understanding in all their studies, and help them to make good choices and build strong, supportive friendships. May they always feel Your presence, and may their actions reflect Your love and kindness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Prayer for Children’s Ministry Volunteers

Ephesians 1:16b-17
I constantly pray for the children in my ministry, asking You, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to grant them spiritual wisdom and insight so that they may grow deeper in their knowledge of You, God.

Ephesians 1:18
I pray that the hearts of the children be filled with light, enabling them to understand the confident hope You have given to those You have called—Your holy children, who are Your rich and glorious inheritance.

Ephesians 1:19-21
I also pray that the children will come to understand the incredible greatness of Your power at work within them when they believe in You. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated Him at Your right hand in the heavenly realms—far above every ruler, authority, power, leader, or anything else, not only in this world but also in the world to come.

Ephesians 1:22-23
God, I praise You for placing all things under the authority of Christ, making Him head over everything for the benefit of the church, including our children’s ministry. Our group of children is Your body, made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with Himself.

Prayer for Children in Need

Dear Lord, Your Word is filled with stories of miraculous protection. We claim that same power for vulnerable children. Shield them from those who seek to harm or exploit them, making them invisible to such threats. Whisper to their hearts, guiding them to safety and urging them to run and hide until danger passes. Surround them with Your divine protection, Lord, and keep them safe in Your loving care. Amen.

Short Prayers for Children

“Dear God, please watch over and protect this child. May they grow in wisdom, strength, and grace, always feeling Your love and guidance. Amen.”

“Heavenly Father, bless this child with good health, happiness, and love. May they grow into a kind, compassionate person, always aware of Your presence and care. Amen.”

“Dear Lord, please shower this child with Your grace and mercy. May they always know Your love and care, growing into a person of kindness and compassion. Amen.”

“Dear God, be with this child, providing them with the strength and support they need. May they always know Your love and guidance, finding peace, hope, and joy in Your presence. Amen.”

“Heavenly Father, watch over this child and protect them from harm. May they grow in wisdom and strength, always sensing Your presence in their life. Amen.”