5 Scriptures Every Parent Should Pray Over Their Child

"Cover their life, heart, and purpose with the power of God's Word."

As parents, one of the most powerful gifts we can give our children is prayer. When we pray God's Word over their lives, we invite His guidance, protection, and purpose to shape their future.

As parents, our prayers are not just words — they are seeds planted in faith, watered by trust, and rooted in God’s promises. When we pray scripture over our children, we speak life into their identity, their destiny, and their relationship with God.

Here are five powerful scriptures to begin praying over your children today:

1. Proverbs 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
Pray that your child walks in God’s purpose and follows His path throughout life.

2. Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Pray that your child discovers God’s plans and trusts Him completely.

3. Isaiah 54:13
“All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.”
Pray for your child to be filled with peace, wisdom, and divine understanding.

4. Psalm 91:11
“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.”
Pray for your child’s protection — physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

5. 2 Timothy 1:7
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
Pray that your child walks in confidence, courage, and clarity of thought.

As you pray these verses, remember: you are not just raising children — you’re raising future leaders, disciples, worshippers, and world-changers. Speak God’s Word over their lives, and watch how He shapes their hearts.