7 Powerful Prayers for Protection of a Child

2 Thessalonians 3:3
Dear Lord, I thank You for Your divine protection. I thank You for being faithful and I pray that You strengthen and protect this child from the evil one. I pray that You will be the keeper of this child and that they will not be led by the ways of the world. I pray against the plans of the enemy of this child’s life. Let Your light be the ultimate guide and protection, Amen.

Deuteronomy 31:6
Heavenly Father, I pray that this child grows up to be strong and courageous. Lord, I pray that they do not become afraid or terrified because of what they experience in the world. I pray that they grow up to understand that You are their Lord God who goes with them and will never leave him/her nor forsake him/her. Let their understanding of You be their protection and source of strength, Amen.

Isaiah 41:10
Oh Holy One, I declare that fear does not surround this child’s life in Jesus’ Name. Lord I declare that You will always be with this child, therefore he/she will not be dismayed because You are his/her God. Lord thank You in advance for strengthening them and helping them. Father I know that You will uphold him/her with Your righteous right hand and I praise Your Name for this. Lord I dedicate this child’s life back to You and ask that You be his/her divine protection, Amen.

Proverbs 2:11
Righteous God, I declare that wise choices will watch over and protect this child. I also declare that understanding from You will keep him/her safe. Lord I thank You for being the protector over this child’s life, I declare that Your goodness and mercies surround him/her. Thank You for hearing my prayer right now, I pray that Your countenance rests on this child for his/her days. May Your love always be the keeper and protector over this child, Amen.

Proverbs 4:6
Eternal God, I pray that this child seeks Your wisdom so that he/she can be protected. I pray that this child learns to love Your divine wisdom, let it navigate him/her through his/her life for the rest of his/her days. Father I thank You that You offer a protection that surpasses the protection of his/her parents. Please keep this child in Your arms and in Your light forevermore. I pray that this child grows up to follow the path of righteousness, Amen.

Psalm 5:11
Father I pray that this child seeks refuge in You so that he/she will be glad and filled with joy from You. Lord please spread Your protection over this child, I declare that this child learns to love Your Name and rejoice in You. I magnify Your Name because of who You are and because of Your divine protection and power in this child’s life. Let Your love rule in this child’s life and in his/her heart, Amen.

Psalm 20:1
Oh Lord, I pray that whenever this child experiences any distress, I pray that they turn to You. I pray that You answer them, thank You for being their comforter and protection! Father there is none like, non above You and none beyond You. I declare that You will always be the source that this child turns to whenever he/she needs a solution. Lord, You make a way when there seems no way, I pray this child understands this, Amen.

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Natalie Regoli is a child of God, devoted wife, and mother of two boys. She has a Master's Degree in Law from The University of Texas. Natalie has been published in several national journals and has been practicing law for 18 years.