Dec. 31 - Stength

You are my child's salvation. Let him trust and not be afraid. You are my child's strength. Isaiah 12:2

Dec. 30 - Forgiveness

May my child forgive as you have forgiven him and as you have forgiven me. Colossians 3:13

Dec. 29 - Salvation

May my child call on your name for salvation. Joel 2:32

Dec. 28 - Golden Rule

May my child practice doing to others as he would have them do to him. Matthew 7:12

Dec. 27 - Beautiful Feet

May my child have the beautiful feet of one who brings good news. Isaiah 52:7

Dec. 26 - Deliverance

You are our hiding place. You protect my child and surround him with songs of deliverance. Psalm 32:7

Dec. 25 - Peace

May my child join the heavenly hosts praising God and saying, "Glory to God on the highest!" Luke 2:13-14

Dec. 24 - Worship

Let my child seek you and come to worship you. Matthew 2:2

Dec. 23 - Glorify

We glorify the Lord. Let my child and I exalt your name forever. Psalm 32:7

Dec. 22 - Refuge

Your way is perfect. Your word flawless. You are a shield for my child to take refuge in. 2 Samuel 22:31

Dec. 21 - Patience

Hear my child lay his requests before you in the morning and wait in expectation. Psalm 5:3

Dec. 20 - Trust

May my child trust in you with all his heart and lean not on his own understanding. Proverbs 3:5

Dec. 19 - Thankfulness

May my child give thanks to you for you are good. Your love endures forever. Psalm 136:1

Dec. 18 - Remembrance

May my child remember you, our creator, in the days of his youth. Ecclesiastes 12:1

Dec. 17 - Sing

Let my child raise his voice in praise to you singing, "He is good, HIs love endures forever." 2 Chronicles 5:13

Dec. 16 - Quietness

Quiet my child with your love. Rejoice over him with singing. Zephaniah 3:17

Dec. 15 - Future

You know your plans for my child, plans to prosper, give hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

Dec. 14 - Obedience

May my child embrace obedience as better than sacrifice. 1 Samuel 15:22

Dec. 13 - Safety

Your name is a strong tower, may my child run to it and be safe. Proverbs 18:10

Dec. 12 - Praise

Let my child and everything that has breath praise you. Psalm 150:6

Dec. 11 - Light

Your word is a lamp to my child's feet and a light for his path. Psalm 119:106

Dec. 10 - Perfection

Make perfect my child as he draws near to worship. Hebrews 10:1

Dec. 9 - Steadfastness

May my child lay hold of your words with all his heart and keep your commandments. Proverbs 4:4

Dec. 8 - Strength

May my child not grieve for the joy of the Lord is his strength. Nehemiah 8:10

Dec. 7 - Self Image

You created my child in your image, in your image you created him. Genesis 1:27

Dec. 6 - Gentleness

May my child lean a gentle answer turns away wrath. Proverbs 15:1

Dec. 5 - Love

May my child love you with all his heart, soul and strength. Deuteronomy 6:5

Dec. 4 - Freindship

Let my child be a friend who loves at all times. Proverbs 17:17

Dec. 3 - Worship

Let my child and I bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. Psalm 95:6

Dec 2 - Kind Words

May the words of my child and the meditation of his heart be pleasing in your sight. Psalm 19:14

Dec. 1 - Knowledge

May my child be still and know you are God, exalted above the nations and in the earth. Psalm 46:10

November 13 - Merciful

May my child be merciful as you are merciful. Luke 6:36

November 12 - Love the Word

May my child grow to find your word more precious than gold. Psalm 19:10

November 11 - Knowledge

Give to my child your knowledge and understanding. Daniel 1:17

November 10 - Peace

May my child make every effort to live in peace with all people. Hebrews 12:14

November 9 - Praise

O Lord, you are my God, my child and I will exalt you. Isaiah 25:4

November 8 - Self-control

Let my child be alert and self-controlled. 1 Thessalonians 5:6

November 7 - Goodness

Grant that my child will see the goodness of you. Psalm 27:13

November 6 - Priorities

May my child seek you and your righteousness first. Matthew 6:33

November 5 - Wholeheartedness

Let my child follow you, my God, wholeheartedly. Joshua 14: 8

November 4 - Self Esteem

Grant my child the knowledge that he is God's workmandship. Ephesians 2:10

November 3 - Joy

Fill my children with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. I Thessalonians 1:6

November 2 - Grace

Thank you that my child is growing in grace and knowledge of you.
2 Peter 3:18

November 1 - Courage

God has blessed us with the awesome privilege of parenting His children. With that privilege comes incredible responsibility. We cannot raise our children alone. We must give our children back to God. What better way to discover the joy of being part of God's plan for our children than by lifting them to the Father through prayer. Whether your child is an infant or an adult, it is never too late to claim God's blessings and promises for them. All scripture is God-breathed. We lift our breath to you, God, as we pray:


Lord, may my child be strong and courageous because you are his leader. Joshua 1:6

Prayful Parents

Dear Prayerful Parents,

God laid an idea on my heart. Our kids face such battles growing up. Whether they are infants, teens or adults; they have to make decisions without us. I certainly feel better about my children when I have lifted them in prayer. I want to pray even more for my children, and I am sure that others do as well. What if there was a calendar that parents could use each month to pray scriptures for their children? What if those verses came to each parent in such a way that they could stop and pray for their child? What if we used technology we already have to accomplish this purpose?

I have set up a list serve of names. You get to be the testers of this pilot. I have made a prayer calendar and set up the verses to come to you each day. If this proves helpful in your prayer life, let me know. If this just bottles up your inbox, let me know. I fought God on this idea, but He always wins. If this doesn't work for you, feel free to unsubscribe at any time. If this is helpful and you want others to share in prayer, please forward this along. I honestly want your suggestions and comments along the way as we try this journey.

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Thanks for all you do for His kids! May He always be praised!