Prayer: The Value of Intercessory Prayer

Practical Tips for Praying for your Kids

Ages 0-2:

• • Pray that God would save him or her at a young age
  • Pray that God would keep him or her pure in heart
  • Pray that your relationship (parent + child) would remain strong and faithful

Age 3-4:

• • Pray that he or she would learn to take responsibility
  • Pray that he or she would learn how to be confident and honest
  • Pray that God would mold his or her heart toward godliness

Ages 5-6:

• • Pray for his or her teachers
  • Pray that he or she would respect authority
  • Pray that he or she would come to love and grow in Jesus

Ages 7-8:

• • Pray that he or she would grow in integrity
  • Pray that he or she would be receptive to THE BOOK (the Bible) and good books as we read together
  • Pray that he or she would find special friends

Ages 9-10:

• • Pray for books that help them grow spiritually
  • Pray for his or her growing friendships
  • Pray that he or she would be able to discern truth and righteousness

Ages 11-14:

• • Pray for the ability to defend the faith
  • Pray that he or she would gain a love for the lost

Ages 15-18:

• • Pray for wisdom on next steps in life’s journey
  • Pray that God would grant him or her protection over sin
  • Pray for the development of his or her mind, heart, and will

Ages 19+ 

• Pray that he or she would discover and walk in God’s perfect will
• Pray that he or she would live for the mission of God
• Pray for his or her spouse or future spouse
• Pray for his or her [future] kids (your grandchildren)