What to pray over your children

Prayer for Protection
Father, thank you that my child has their refuge and fortress of protection in You. No evil shall come upon them; neither will any sickness, disease, or tragedy come near to their dwelling. Thank you for commissioning Your angels to guard, protect, and defend them from all hard. I pray that no weapon that is designed against them will succeed and every tongue that would rise up against them will be silenced in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen (Psalm 91:1, 10-11; Isaiah 54:17; Hebrews 1:13-14)

Prayer for Favor
Father, thank you that my child is blessed of God and surrounded with favor as a shield. I pray that throughout the day people in their lives will be predisposed to want to bless, assist, and encourage them. I believe that they will enjoy unusual cooperation and overwhelming goodwill in all their activities. As they walk in favor with You, I thank You for complimenting them with favor and promotion from people. In Jesus’ name, Amen (Psalm 5:12; Luke 2:52; Acts 2:47)

Prayer for Boldness
Father, I thank You for giving my child a spirit of boldness as they walk with You I pray that the power of the Holy Spirit will rise up within them to be the witness for Christ that You want them to be. I pray that they will never be ashamed of the Gospel but realize it’s the power of God to save and deliver hurting people. Thank you that they do not operate with fear or apprehension, but rather are as bold as a lion, possessing strength, confidence, and a steadfast mind. In Jesus’ name, Amen (Acts 1:8; Romans 1:16; Timothy 1:7; Proverbs 28:1)

Prayer for Assignment
Father, I thank You that my child has been given a gift and assignment from heaven. I pray that the unique abilities that You have place in them will make room for them and bring them before the great leaders of our day. I pray that they will walk in accuracy and obedience to Your complete and perfect will. I know that when You saved them, You also called them with a holy and distinct calling. Help them to faithfully develop their talents and tools in such a way that place them in high regard and great demand in the market place of this world. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen (Proverbs 18:16, Isaiah 1:19; 2 Timothy 1:9)

Prayer for a Mate
Father, I thank You for preparing the right partner in life for my child. I pray that they both will begin now in fully cultivating an maturing the love of God in their lives. Thank You that the love of God has been shed abroad in their harts by the Holy Spirit. I pray that this love will become apparent through their thoughts and actions daily. Help them to learn to esteem others above themselves, to be composed, generous, truthful, and honorable in all they deal with in life. I pray that their courtship and engagement will be marked by poise and purity and that their marriage will be timed and orchestrated by You. In Jesus’ name, Amen. (Proverbs 18:22; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; Romans 5:5)

Prayer for Strength
Father, I thank You for giving my child a spirit of might and extraordinary strength to resist temptation and stand strong against the schemes of the devil. I pray that they will stand today, fully clothed in the armor of God and successfully stop and extinguish every dart fired by the enemy. Thank You that today they focus their eyes on Jesus Christ, looking to His Word. I thank You that they are strong because the Word of God lives and endures in them and they have overcome and completely conquered the wicked one. In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen (Ephesians 3:16; Ephesians 6:11; 1 John 2:14).