Add to favorites7 Scriptures to Pray Over Your Children This School Year
As a new school year begins in a week, we as parents often have mixed feeling of excitement and anxiety for their children. While new opportunities for learning and growth abound, so do potential challenges and uncertainties.
In these moments, prayer becomes one of the most powerful ways to support your children. Here are 7 scriptures to pray over your children in this academic year , seeking god’s guidance , protection and blessing for them.
1. Wisdom and Understanding
Scripture : “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God , who gives to all liberally and without reapproach, and it will be given to him
James 1:5
As children face academic challenges and navigate , social complexities, praying for wisdom is crucial. Ask God to grant them the wisdom to make sound decisions, the understanding to grasp new concepts, and the ability to choose the right path in the difficult situations.
The wisdom from God will equip them to excel not only in their studies but all aspects of life.
Prayer :
Lord please bless our children with wisdom and understanding, help them to learn and grow in their studies , and guide them in making wise decisions. Grant them the ability to comprehend new concepts and apply their knowledge in a meaningful ways.
2. Protection from Harm:
Scripture : ” The Lord will keep you from all harm – He will watch over your life, the Lord will watchover your coming and going both now and forever more
Psalm 121:7-8
In today’s world Safety is a top most concern for parents . This scripture serves as a reminder that God watches over our children’s every step. Let us pray for his divine protection to surround them at school, on the bus & wherever they go. And also ask the lord that may be sheilded from physical harm, bullying and negative influnces.
Prayer :
Heavenly Father, I pray for your protection over our children. Command you angels to guard them in all their ways and keep them safe from any harm. Protect them from physical , emotional, and spiritual dangers and surround them with your loving presence.
3. Strong friendships
Scripture : “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
Proverbs 17:17
Friendships play a significant role in a child’s school experience. Pray for your children to form strong, healthy friendships with peers who will encourage them, uplift them, and walk alongside them through both good times and bad. Ask God to help them be good friends to others, showing kindness, empathy, and love.
Prayer :
Heavenly Father, I pray for my children’s friendships. Please bring kind, loving friends into their lives who will support and encourage them. Help them to be good friends in return, showing love and kindness at all times.
4.Peace
Scripture :
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which
transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ
Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7
Pray that your children experience the peace of God amidst the stresses and
pressures of school life. Ask that their hearts and minds be guarded by His
peace, helping them to remain calm and focused.
Prayer :
Lord, I lift up my children to You and ask that You fill their hearts and minds with
Your peace. Help them to not be anxious about anything, but to bring their
worries to You in prayer. Guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, and
grant them peace that transcends all understanding.
5. Strength and Courage
Scripture : “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9
Pray for strength and courage for your children as they face new challenges and opportunities. Ask God to help them overcome fear and discouragement, reminding them that He is always with them.
Prayer:
Lord, please grant my children the strength and courage they need to face the challenges and opportunities of this school year. Help them to overcome fear and discouragement, and remind them that You are always with them wherever they go.
6. Integrity
Scripture : “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.”
Proverbs 10:9
Pray for your children to walk in integrity and honesty. Ask God to guide them in making ethical choices and to stand firm in their values, even when faced with peer pressure.
Prayer:
Lord, I pray that my children will walk in integrity and honesty. Guide them in making ethical choices and help them to stand firm in their values, even when faced with peer pressure. Let their actions reflect Your righteousness.
7. Love for Learning
Scripture : “Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance.”
Proverbs 1:5
Pray that your children develop a love for learning and a desire to grow in knowledge and wisdom. Ask God to instill in them a curiosity and enthusiasm for their studies.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, please instill in my children a love for learning and a desire to grow in knowledge and wisdom. Help them to be curious and enthusiastic about their studies, always seeking to add to their understanding.
Conclusion:
As you pray these scriptures over your children, trust that God hears your prayers and is working in their lives. By lifting them up in prayer, you are covering them with His grace, protection, and blessings, setting them on a path for a successful and spiritually enriched school year.
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