31 Specific Prayers for Your Children

By Greg Laurie, Op-ed contributor Sunday, June 21, 2015

Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.
— 1 Corinthians 16:13

Happy Father's Day! For Dad (or Mom), here is a prayer list you can use to pray for your kids!

1. Pray that your child will come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

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2. Pray that your child will have a healthy fear of the Lord.

3. Pray that your child will have a heart for the lost.

4. Pray that your child will love obedience.

5. Pray that your child will develop godly character.

6. Pray that your child will love and want to live God's Word.

7. Pray that your child will recognize God's voice.

8. Pray that your child will love learning.

9. Pray that your child has an appetite for truth.

10. Pray that your child will love the things God loves.

11. Pray that your child will hate the things that God hates.

12. Pray that your child has a good work ethic.

13. Pray that your child will be protected.

14. Pray that your child will make godly friends.

15. Pray that your child will find a godly spouse.

16. Pray that your child will respect authority.

17. Pray that your child will want to honor God in his or her activities.

18. Pray that your child will want to glorify God.

19. Pray that your child will discover, develop, and practice their spiritual gifts.

20. Pray that your child will love to serve.

21. Pray that your child will trust the Lord wholeheartedly.

22. Pray that your child will be bold in sharing truth.

23. Pray that your child will be compassionate.

24. Pray that your child will value humility.

25. Pray that your child will make healthy choices physically.

26. Pray that your child will have a strong discernment for good and evil.

27. Pray that your child will have an eternal perspective.

28. Pray that your child will daily have worship and praise on their lips.

29. Pray that your child will pray with a listening ear.

30. Pray that your child will stand firm, even when the only one standing.

31. Pray that your child will grow and mature in their walk and devotion to Jesus.