July Prayers of Blessings for the Children

-The Blessings of Proverbs, Part II-·

The prayers for July will be a continuation from June,

using topics from the book of proverbs for

blessing the children.

Let us pray for the children so that

they may become wise, love God's word,

and learn to revere the Lord. Let us pray for our children according to the Word.

Pray without ceasing, even if the children

do not yet understand the meaning of the prayer.

Remember that prayer is a seed that you plant in heaven. Prayer never dies. Your prayers for your children

 will be recorded in heaven and

saved there for them.

July 1  May our children be upright

The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. (Proverbs 15:8)

Lord, you are the giver of our breaths. We praise you always and give you our daily supplication. Help us to become your instrument in working out your will. Help us to be an obedient family and to pray with upright hearts. You have taught us that the prayers of the upright please God. Lord, help us to become upright before you, and may our worship be sincere. Help us to put aside our merely routine religious acts.

You have commanded us to "pray without ceasing." Grant our children thankful hearts that they can call on God in prayer through Jesus Christ. Lord, we pray that they may not become mere cultural Christians who pray because of tradition or duty. Help them to become true Christians who cry out to God in prayer with upright hearts.

We pray in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Amen.

July 2  Grant them peaceful lives

When a man's ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him. (Proverbs 16:7)

Thank you for this new month and for the opportunity to pray for our children. Thank you for giving them good teachers and good friends at school. Thank you for helping them to become used to school life. Grant them wisdom in their studies and love for their friends. Help them to be good friends and to have good friends with whom they can share the love of God.

You have taught us today that when our ways are pleasing to God, you make even our enemies live at peace with us. Lord Jesus, you have come to this world to reconcile relationships. Help our children to grow to be messengers of God's peace to bring about reconciliation. In doing so, may their lives be pleasing to you, Lord.

We pray in the name of Jesus, our true peace, Amen.

July 3  Grant them your guidance

In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. (proverbs 16:9)

You give life to the trees and the flowers. You make the pastures green and beautiful. Lord, give us this kind of life and beauty in our family. Grant our family laughter and joy. Lord, be with our children wherever they go that they may have the joy of the Lord. Help them to remember that you are always with them, and remind them to give thanks to God.

Lord, help them to remember that you are the Lord of all situations, and help them to acknowledge God as the one who answers their prayers. Lord, help our children to understand that no matter how meticulously they plan their future, it is all in vain unless you bless those plans. Although we should work late and get up early, our work is in vain unless the Lord is with us. Help our children to follow God's wisdom and guidance in all that they do. Help them to prevail over all things in the Lord, and may the work of their hands never be in vain.

We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

July 4 Help them to be good friends

In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. (Proverbs 17:17)

O Lord of abounding grace, thank you for watching over our lives today. Thank you that we have a good home in which to rest when the day comes to a close. Thank you for being with us today, moment by moment, and for providing for all of our needs. We know that all things come from you, Lord. May your name be uplifted and glorified in our family.

O Lord of abounding love, help our children to meet friends who are sincere in the faith. Before they expect others to be good friends, help them to become a good friend who loves, and encourages others. Help them to be sincere in their love and friendship, and not self-centered. May they make friends with sincere people.

We pray in the name of Jesus, who is our true friend. Amen.