We join with you in lifting up your son before the Lord, trusting in His sovereign care and protection over every aspect of our lives—including our health and the well-being of our children. The Scriptures remind us that God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1), and that He watches over us with a father’s love. We know that nothing escapes His notice, and He is faithful to hear the cries of His people when we call upon Him in faith.
It is good that you are bringing this concern before the Lord, for He invites us to cast all our anxieties on Him because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). While vaccines are a tool that can be used for protection, our ultimate trust must rest in God alone, who holds all things in His hands. We pray that your son will experience no harmful side effects from this vaccine and that the Lord will guard his body, strengthening his immune system and preserving his health. We ask that God would surround him with His divine protection, shielding him from any adverse reactions, and that this vaccine would serve its intended purpose without causing distress or harm.
At the same time, we encourage you to remember that our lives—and the lives of our children—are in God’s hands. Jesus Himself told us, “Aren’t two sparrows sold for a penny? Not one of them falls on the ground apart from your Father’s will, but the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore don’t be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows” (Matthew 10:29-31). Let this truth bring you peace as you entrust your son to the Lord’s care.
We also take this moment to gently remind you of the power and authority found in the name of Jesus Christ. The Scriptures declare that there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12), and it is through His name that we boldly approach the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16). When we pray, we are to come in the name of Jesus, for He is our mediator and the source of our confidence before God. If you have not already placed your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so, for He alone offers eternal life and the assurance of God’s presence in every circumstance. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this precious child to Your throne of grace. Lord, You are the Great Physician, the One who formed him in his mother’s womb and knows every detail of his being. We ask that You would surround him with Your protection as he receives this vaccine. Guard his body from any harmful side effects or adverse reactions, and let this be a means of preserving his health without causing him distress. Father, we trust in Your goodness and Your sovereign will. If it is Your purpose for him to remain free from any complications, we pray that You would grant this mercy. But above all, we pray that Your will be done in his life, and that You would use this circumstance to draw his heart—and the hearts of his family—closer to You.
Lord, we also ask that You would grant peace to this parent’s heart. Replace any fear or anxiety with the assurance of Your love and care. Help them to rest in the knowledge that You hold their son in Your hands, and that nothing can separate him from Your love (Romans 8:38-39). We pray that this situation would be a testimony of Your faithfulness, and that it would strengthen their trust in You.
Finally, Father, we ask that You would use this time to remind us all of the brevity of life and the importance of placing our faith in Jesus Christ. May we never take for granted the gift of each day, and may we live in such a way that honors You in all things. We ask these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.