P RAYER P OWER : C OVERING O UR K IDS W ITH H IS P ROMISE !

As Featured On The 700 Club, April 22, 2002

The Facts
Jodie Berndt, author of “Praying the Scriptures for Your May ___ not live on bread alone, but on every word that
Children,” has always seen prayer as a natural part of comes from the mouth of God. (Matthew 4:4)
being a parent. But after getting involved with a group
called Moms In Touch, she began to see the real power
in praying Scripture for our children. Moms In Touch Let ___ take delight in your law, and let her meditate on
uses the Bible itself - God’s actual words - as the it day and night, so that whatever she does will prosper.
foundation for their prayers, inserting their children's (Psalm 1:1-3)
names appropriately into the Scripture. And since the
prayers come straight from the Bible, explains Berndt,
they carry the full weight and power of God's word. Praying for your child's character:
Don't let ___ become weary in doing good. Let him
Berndt found that parents throughout the country have know that at the proper time he will reap a harvest if he
similar prayer concerns regarding their children. does not give up. (Galatians 6:9)
Praying for a child’s faith, character, physical and
spiritual safety, relationships and their future are
universal concerns that believers have for their sons and Clothe ___ with compassion, kindness, humility,
daughters. In her book, “Praying the Scriptures for Your gentleness, and patience. (Colossians 3:12)
Children, Berndt covers each of these areas, giving the
reader important prayer principles and a multitude of
Scripture prayers that can be used when praying. Here Help ___ to be self-controlled. Let him show integrity,
are just few examples: seriousness, and soundness of speech that cannot be
condemned, so that those who oppose the gospel may be
Praying for your child's faith: ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about
Thank you for loving ___ so much that you gave your him. (Titus 2:6-8)
one and only Son, that when ___ believes in him she will
not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)
Do not give ___ a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power,
of love, and of self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7)
I pray that ___ would continue to live in Christ, rooted
and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as he was (Continued on back)
taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
(Colossians 2:6-7)

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Praying for your child's physical, spiritual and
emotional well being:
When ___ is set upon by bullies or assaulted by other
wickedness, please help him and deliver him. Deliver
him from the wicked and save him, because he takes
refuge in you.
(Psalm 37:40)
Thank you that Jesus bore our sins in his body on the
tree, and that by his wounds ___ is healed
(1 Peter 2:24)
Put a hedge of protection and blessing around ___ and
everything he has.
(Job 1:10)
Show ___ that she is fearfully and wonderfully made,
and that your works are wonderful. Teach her that she is
precious in your sight, and that you love her.
(Psalm 139:14; Isaiah 43:4)
Watch over ___'s life. Do not slumber or sleep, but keep
her from all harm. Watch over her life, her coming and
going, both now and forevermore.
(Psalm 121:3-8)
Praying for your child's relationships:
Bless and keep ___, so that she will not walk in the
counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or
sit in the seat of mockers.
(Psalm 1:1)
Cause ___ and her siblings to be devoted to one another
in brotherly love, honoring one another above
themselves.
(Romans 12:10)
I pray that ___ will do everything without arguing or
complaining.
(Philippians 2:14)
You know our needs even before we ask you, Lord, and
you promise to work in all things for the good of those
who love you. Handpick each one of ___'s teachers, and
surround her with classmates of your choosing.
(Matthew 6:8; Romans 8:28)
Praying for your child's future:
Let ___ be careful and wise in how he lives, making the
most of every opportunity and understanding your will
for his life.
(Ephesians 5:15-17)
Thank you that no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no
mind has conceived what you have prepared for ___
because he loves you. Cause him to be willing to wait
on you, and act on his behalf.
(1 Corinthians 2:9; Isaiah 64:4)
No matter what ___ is planning in his heart, let your
purpose prevail in his life.
(Proverbs 19:21)
Just as ___ received Christ Jesus as Lord, let him
continue to live in him. Let ___'s marriage relationship
be rooted and built up in Jesus, strengthened in the faith,
and overflowing with thankfulness.
(Colossians 2:6-7)
Protect ___ from divorce or marital strife. What you
have joined together in ___'s marriage, let man not
separate.
(Mark 10:9)
Standards to Live By
“ … My word ... it always produces fruit. It will
accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper
everywhere I send it”
(Isaiah 55:11, The Book)