Bible Verses About Praying for Children

"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth."

"Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward."

"And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children."

"And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up."

"But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God."

"But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children."

"And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord."

"And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually."

"But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."

What does the Bible say about prayer for children?

Praying for our children is one of the most powerful things a parent or guardian can do. The Bible shows us parents who interceded passionately for their children — and a God who loves children even more than we do. Key King James Version passages include Proverbs 22:6, 3 John 1:4, Psalm 127:3. This page collects 10 KJV verses about prayer for children, each quoted in full.

How should I pray for my children?

Pray for their salvation, protection, wisdom, godly friendships, and future. Pray Scripture over them (Isaiah 54:13). Follow Job's example of daily, consistent intercession (Job 1:5). Be specific and persistent.

Does praying for children make a difference?

Yes. James 5:16 says the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous person avails much. Prayer invites God's intervention, protection, and guidance into your children's lives in ways you may not see immediately but that bear fruit over time.