12 Ways to Pray for Children

1. Hear the Gospel - Savior, send people to share the good news about Christ with children so they can call on His name for salvation. (Romans 10:13-14)

2. Health and wholeness - Nurturing Father, help children grow strong in every way, as Jesus did – in wisdom, in stature and in favor with God and man. (Luke 2:52)

3. Love and understanding for children with special needs - Jesus, help your people see all children as You see them, remembering that what we do for them, we really do for you. (Matthew 25:40)

4. Love for God’s Word - All knowing God, open children’s eyes to see wonderful things in your word, so it can light their path. (Psalm 119:18,105)

5. Hope and protection for refugees - God, our refuge, comfort and protect children and families who have had to leave their homes. (Psalm 32:7)

6. Freedom from racism and prejudice - Lord of all nations, give children love for people of all races and protect them from others’ hatred. (Galatians 3:28)

7. Give and receive kindness - Gracious God, help children to know Your compassion and forgiveness and to share this grace with others. (Ephesians 4:32)

8. More children’s workers - Lord of the harvest, send workers to reach children who have not yet heard the good news of Jesus. (Luke 10:2)

9. Place to grow in faith - Good Shepherd, lead children into church communities that will spur them on toward love and good deeds. (Hebrews 10:24-25)

10. Learn to love God wholeheartedly - Loving God, may each child grow to love you with all their heart, soul, mind and strength. (Mark 12:30)

11. Place of belonging for orphans - Father to the fatherless, send families and workers who will love and care for orphans. (James 1:27)

12. Confidence in God - Faithful God, show children they can trust in You to be their hope and confidence in all things. (Psalm 71:5)