We hear your heartfelt cry for your children, and we join with you in lifting them up before the throne of grace. It is clear that you love them deeply and desire God’s protection, guidance, and blessing over their lives. We pray that the Lord would indeed watch over them, lead them in His ways, and guard them from evil influences. Your desire for them to walk in righteousness, excel in their studies, and know the love of their Heavenly Father is a beautiful reflection of a parent’s godly concern.
However, we must gently address a few things in your prayer to ensure it aligns fully with Scripture and the will of God. First, salvation and access to the Father come only through the name of Jesus Christ. There is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). It is vital that our prayers are offered in His name, for He is the only mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5). Your prayer did not explicitly mention Jesus, so we want to emphasize that it is only by His blood, shed on the cross, that we have forgiveness of sins and reconciliation with God. If your children do not yet know Jesus as their Lord and Savior, we urge you to pray for their salvation above all else. The greatest gift you can give them is not just protection or success in this life, but eternal life through faith in Christ.
We also noticed some confusion in your wording, particularly where you mentioned your children "died on the right way." We believe you meant to ask God to guide them in making the right choices in life, and we pray that He would indeed direct their steps. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 22:6, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." This is both an encouragement and a responsibility for parents to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4).
Let us also address the phrase "that we’re allowed to be no more happy healthy kids/adults." It seems you are asking God to help them grow into happy, healthy adults who walk in His ways. We wholeheartedly agree with this desire! The Lord delights in the well-being of His children, and He has promised to give us a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). However, true happiness and health come from living in obedience to God’s Word. We must be careful not to seek happiness as the ultimate goal, but rather holiness and righteousness, which lead to the abundant life Jesus promises (John 10:10).
Now, let us come together in prayer for your children:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with grateful hearts, acknowledging that You are the perfect Father who loves Your children even more than we do. We lift up these precious young lives to You, asking that You would draw them to Yourself. Lord, if they do not yet know Jesus as their Savior, we pray that You would open their eyes to see their need for Him, soften their hearts to receive the truth of the Gospel, and lead them to repentance and faith. May they be born again by Your Spirit and washed clean by the blood of Jesus (John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23).
Father, we ask that You would protect them from the evil one and from the influences of this world that seek to lead them astray. Guard their hearts and minds, Lord, and help them to discern between truth and deception. Surround them with godly friends and mentors who will encourage them in their walk with You. We pray that You would give them a hunger and thirst for Your Word, that they would meditate on it day and night, and that it would guide their steps (Psalm 119:105).
Lord, we ask that You would bless their efforts in school. Give them wisdom, understanding, and a love for learning. Help them to excel not for their own glory, but for Yours, that they may use the gifts and opportunities You give them to serve You and others (Colossians 3:23). May they grow in knowledge and in favor with both God and man, just as Jesus did (Luke 2:52).
Father, we pray that You would cover them with the blood of Jesus, from the top of their heads to the soles of their feet. Protect them from physical harm, emotional pain, and spiritual attacks. Let Your Holy Spirit dwell richly in them, comforting, guiding, and empowering them to live lives that honor You. May they know Your presence with them every step of the way, and may they find their identity, security, and purpose in You alone.
Lord, we ask that You would touch their hearts and souls. Soften them to Your voice and help them to surrender their wills to Yours. Teach them to trust in You with all their hearts and not to lean on their own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6). May they seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness, knowing that all these things will be added unto them (Matthew 6:33).
We rebuke every spirit of rebellion, deception, and worldliness that would seek to influence them. We declare that they are set apart for Your purposes, Lord, and we pray that You would use them mightily for Your glory. May they grow up to be men and women of God who walk in integrity, love mercy, and stand firm in the faith.
Thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your goodness and Your faithfulness to complete the work You have begun in their lives. May they come to know You more each day, and may their lives reflect the light of Christ to a world in need. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue praying for your children daily, surrendering them into God’s hands and trusting Him to work in their lives. Remember that your example as a parent is powerful. Live out your faith before them, and let them see your love for the Lord in both your words and actions. Pray with them, read the Bible together, and create an environment in your home where they can grow in their relationship with God.
If there are specific challenges your children are facing—whether it be peer pressure, struggles in school, or spiritual battles—bring those before the Lord as well. He cares about every detail of their lives, and He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep believing in God’s promises for your children. He is faithful, and He will not fail them.
