Ten Things You Should Ask God To Do for Your Children

There were several things that my wife and I prayed (regularly) for our children as we were raising them. This is not an exhaustive list, but it reflects the things we felt were important during their formative years. Whatever you do, make sure that you pray for these precious gifts God has entrusted to you. Our kids need us to intercede for them every day of their lives.

We Should Pray...

1. That our children will trust Christ as their Savior at the earliest possible age. (2 Timothy 3:15; Psalm 63:1)
2. That our children will be fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. (Romans 12:1,2)
3. That our children will have a godly hatred for sin. (Psalm 97:10)
4. That our children will be caught whenever they do wrong. (Psalm 119:71; cf. 119:67; 94:12)
5. That our children will be protected from the evil one in every area of their lives: spiritually, emotionally, physically, and financially. (John 17:15)
6. That our children will always respect the authority over them. (Romans 13:1)
7. That our children will desire the right kind of friends and be protected from the wrong ones. (1 Corinthians 15:33)
8. That our children will be kept from the wrong mate and saved for the right one. (1 Corinthians 6:15)
9. That our children, as well as the ones they will ultimately marry, will be kept pure until their wedding day. (1 Corinthians 6:13-20)
10. That God will teach our children the virtue of true humility. (James 4:6)