Salvation
Lord, let salvation spring up within my children, that they may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. (Is. 45:8, 2 Tim. 2:10)
Growth in Grace
I pray that my children may grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Pet. 3:18 )
Love
Grant, Lord, that my children may learn to live a life of love, through the Spirit who dwells in them (Gal. 5:25, Eph. 5:2)
Honesty and Integrity
May integrity and honesty be their virtue and their protection (Ps. 25:21)
Self-control
Father, help my children not to be like many others around them, but let them be alert and self-controlled in all they do (1 Thess. 5:6)
Love for God's Word
May my children grow to find Your Word more precious than pure gold and sweeter than honey from the comb (Ps. 19:10)
Justice
God, help my children to love justice as You do and act justly in all they do
(Ps. 11:7, Mic. 6:8 )
Mercy
May my children always be merciful, just as their Father is merciful (Lk. 6:36)
Respect (for self, others, authority)
Father, grant that my children may show proper respect to everyone, as your Word commands (1 Pet. 2:17)
Biblical Self-Esteem
Help my children develop a strong self-esteem that is rooted in the realization that they are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus (Eph. 2:10)
Faithfulness
Let love and faithfulness never leave my children, but bind these twin virtues around their necks and write them on the tablet of their hearts (Prov. 3:3)
Courage
May my children always be strong and courageous in their character and in their actions (Dt. 31:6)
Purity
Create in them a pure heart, O God, and let that purity of heart be shown in their actions (Ps. 51:10)
Kindness
Lord, may my children always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else
(1 Thess. 5:15)
Generosity
Grant that my children may be generous and willing to share, and so lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age (1 Tim. 6:18-19)
Peace-Loving
Father, let my children make every effort to do what leads to peace (Rom. 14:19)
Joy
May my children be filled with the joy given by the Holy Spirit (1 Thess. 1:6)
Perseverance
Lord, teach my children perseverance in all they do, and help them especially to run with perseverance the race marked out for them (Heb. 12:1)
Humility
God, please cultivate in my children the ability to show true humility toward all (Titus 3:2)
Compassion
Lord, please clothe my children with the virtue of compassion (Col. 3:12)
Responsibility
Grant that my children may learn responsibility, for each one should carry his own load (Gal. 6:5)
Contentment
Father, teach my children the secret of being content in any and every situation, through Him who gives them strength (Phil. 4:12-13)
Faith
I pray that faith will find root and grow in my children's hearts, that by faith they may gain what has been promised to them (Lk. 17:5-6, Heb. 11:1-40)
Servant's Heart
God, please help my children develop servants' hearts, that they may serve wholeheartedly, as if they were serving the Lord, not men (Eph. 6:7)
Hope
May the God of hope grant that my children may overflow with hope and hopefulness by the power of the Holy Spirit (Ro. 15:13)
Willingness and Ability To Work
Teach my children, Lord, to value work and to work at it with all their heart, as working for the Lord, not for men (Col. 3:23)
Passion for God
Lord, please instill in my children a soul that 'followeth hard after thee' (Ps. 63:8, KJV), one that clings passionately to you
Self-Discipline
Father, I pray that my children may acquire a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair (Prov. 1:3)
Prayerfulness
Grant, Lord, that my children's lives may be marked by prayerfulness, that they may learn to pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests (Eph. 6:18 )
Gratitude
Help my children to live lives that are always overflowing with thankfulness and always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (Eph. 5:20, Col. 2:7)
Heart for Missions
Lord, please help my children to develop a desire to see your glory declared among the nations, your marvelous deeds among all peoples (Ps. 96:3)
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