# Prayers for my children

Four short prayers for your kids, from little ones to grown. Each names the passages it rests on. Say their names where it says [name].

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/prayers/children. Scripture quotations are from the Lumin Translation. These prayers are not Scripture; each names the passages it draws on.

## Prayers

### A daily blessing

At the door, at bedtime, or over a sleeping child.

> The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. Amen.

Draws on [Numbers 6:24-26](https://www.lumin.faith/read/numbers/6#24-26).

### A child who is struggling

At school, with friends, with their own heart. Say their name.

> Lord, [name] is having a hard time. You love them more than I do. Comfort them. Give them one good friend and one adult who sees them. Give me patience and the right words, and help me listen first. Amen.

Draws on [Psalm 34:18](https://www.lumin.faith/read/psalm/34#18) and [James 1:19](https://www.lumin.faith/read/james/1#19).

### For a teenager

For the years when they pull away.

> Father, [name] is growing up and away from me. Keep them safe when I can’t. Give them wisdom in their choices and friends who are good for them. Keep the door open between us. Let them know your love is not something they can lose. Amen.

Draws on [Proverbs 22:6](https://www.lumin.faith/read/proverbs/22#6) and [Romans 8:38-39](https://www.lumin.faith/read/romans/8#38-39).

### A child far from faith

For a son or daughter who has walked away.

> Lord, you are the father who runs down the road. I bring you [name]. Keep them in your hands wherever they are. Bring them home to you in your time, and help me love them well while I wait. Amen.

Draws on [Luke 15:20](https://www.lumin.faith/read/luke/15#20) and [Isaiah 49:15](https://www.lumin.faith/read/isaiah/49#15).

## Bible verses for my children

- **[Numbers 6:24-26](https://www.lumin.faith/read/numbers/6#24-26)**: “‘May Yahweh bless you and keep you; may Yahweh make his face shine toward you and show you grace; may Yahweh lift his face toward you and grant you peace.’” The blessing priests spoke over Israel.
- **[Proverbs 22:6](https://www.lumin.faith/read/proverbs/22#6)**: “Train a child in keeping with his way; even when he is old, he will not turn from it.” Train up a child in the way they should go.
- **[Isaiah 54:13](https://www.lumin.faith/read/isaiah/54#13)**: “All your children will be taught by Yahweh, and great will be the peace of your children.” All your children will be taught by the Lord.
- **[Psalm 127:3](https://www.lumin.faith/read/psalm/127#3)**: “Look, children are a heritage from Yahweh, the fruit of the womb a reward.” Children are a gift from the Lord.
- **[Luke 15:20](https://www.lumin.faith/read/luke/15#20)**: “He got up and came back to his own father. But while he was still far away, his father caught sight of him, and his heart went out to him. He ran to him, flung his arms around his neck, and kissed him tenderly.” The father saw his son far off and ran to him.

More: [What the Bible says about parenting](https://www.lumin.faith/what-the-bible-says-about/parenting).

## Questions

### How can I pray for my children every day?

Keep it short enough to keep. Many parents pray the blessing from Numbers 6 over their children each morning or night, then add one specific need. Add each child to your prayer list on this page so you can tap I prayed each day.

### Can I change the words of these prayers for my children?

Yes. They are a place to start, not a formula. Use your own words, add names, or pray just one line. God hears the prayer, not the wording.

### Who wrote these prayers?

Lumin wrote them from the passages named under each prayer. They are not Scripture. Every reference is checked against the Bible text each time the site is built. The verses are quoted from the Lumin Translation, so you can open each one and read it in context.