Salvation – Lord, let salvation spring up within my
children, that they may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with
eternal glory. Isaiah 45: 8; 2 Timothy
2:10.
Growth in Grace – I pray that they may grow in the
grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18
Love – Grant, Lord, that my children may learn to
live a life of love through the Spirit who dwells in them. Ephesians 5:2; Galatians 5:22
Honesty and Integrity – May integrity and honesty be
their virtue and their protection. Psalm 25: 21
Self-Control – Father, help my children not to be
like many others around them, but let them be alert and self-controlled in all
they do. 1 Thessalonians 5: 6
A Love For God’s Word – May my children grow to find
Your Word more precious than gold, than much pure gold; and sweeter than honey,
than honey from the comb. Psalm 19: 10
Justice – God, help my children to love justice as
You do and to act justly in all they do. Psalm 11: 7; Micah 6: 8
Mercy – May my children always be merciful as their
Father is merciful. Luke 6: 36
Respect For Self, Others, and Authority - Father,
grant that my children may show proper respect to everyone, as Your Word
commands. 1 Peter 2: 17
Strong Biblical Self-Esteem – Help my children
develop a strong self-esteem that is rooted in the realization that they are
God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2: 10
Faithfulness – Let love and faithfulness never leave
my children, but bind these twin virtues around their necks and write them on
the tablet of their hearts. Proverbs 3:
3
A Passion For God – Lord, please instill in my
children a soul with a craving for You, a heart that clings passionately to
You. Psalm 63: 8
Responsibility – Grant that my children may learn
responsibility, for each one should carry his own load. Galatians 6: 5
Kindness – Lord, may my children always try to be
kind to each other and to everyone else. 1 Thessalonians 5: 15
Generosity – Grant that my children may be generous and
willing to share (and so) lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation
for the coming age. 1 Timothy 6: 18-19
Peace and Peaceability – Father, let my children make
every effort to do what leads to peace. Romans 14: 19
Hope – May the God of hope grant that my children may
overflow with hope and hopefulness by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15: 13
Perseverance – Lord, teach my children perseverance
in all they do, and help them especially to run with perseverance the race
marked out for them. Hebrews 12: 1
Humility – Lord, please cultivate in my children the
ability to show true humility toward all. Titus 3: 2
Compassion – Lord, please clothe my children with the
virtue of compassion. Colossians 3: 12
Prayerfulness – Grant, Lord, that my children may be
marked by prayerfulness, that they may learn to pray in the Spirit on all
occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. Ephesians 6: 18
Contentment – Father, teach my children the secret of
being content in any and every situation…through him who gives (them)
strength. Philippians 4: 12-13
Faith – I pray that faith will find root and grow in
my children’s hearts, that by faith they may gain what has been promised to
them. Luke 17: 5-6; Hebrews 11: 1-40
A Servant Heart – Lord, please help my children
develop servant hearts, that they may serve wholeheartedly as if they were
serving the Lord, not men. Ephesians 6: 7
Purity – Create in them a pure heart O God and let
their purity of heart be shown in their actions. Psalm 51: 10
A Willingness and Ability To Work Hard – Teach my
children, Lord, to value work and to work hard at everything they do, as
working for the Lord, not for men. Colossians 3: 23
Self-Discipline – Father, I pray that my children may
develop self-discipline, that they may acquire a disciplined and prudent life,
doing what is right and just and fair. Proverbs 1: 3
A Heart For Missions – Lord, please help my children
to develop a heart for missions, a desire to see your glory declared among the
nations, your marvelous deeds among all peoples.
Joy – May my children be filled with the joy given by
the Holy Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 1: 6
Courage – May my children always be strong and courageous in their character
and in their actions. Deuteronomy 31: 6