Prayer for My Son: Share or Request One Here

Prayer for My Son: Share or Request One Here

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Whether your son is a toddler, a teen, or fully grown — the need for prayer never ends. From protection and wisdom to strength and salvation, our prayers for them are one of the greatest gifts we can offer.

What do you pray over your son? Do you have a go-to verse or blessing? Or maybe you’re here today because your heart is heavy for him.

Let this thread be a space where we can pray, share, and encourage one another.

“Lord, help my son walk in the purpose You’ve set before him. Strengthen his faith and guard his heart all his days.”

Here are 10 powerful ways to pray for your son:

  1. Proverbs 3:5–6 (ESV)
    Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
    Prayer: Lord, help my son trust You deeply and walk the path You’ve prepared for him, even when he doesn’t understand.

  2. Psalm 119:9 (NIV)
    How can a young man stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.
    Prayer: Keep my son’s heart and choices pure, O God. May Your Word be his compass and guide.

  3. Jeremiah 29:11 (NASB 1995)
    ‘For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.’
    Prayer: Father, remind my son that You have good plans for his future—fill him with hope and peace.

  4. Isaiah 54:13 (NKJV)
    All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.
    Prayer: Teach my son, Lord. May he know Your peace deeply in every season of life.

  5. Ephesians 3:16–17 (NIV)
    I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being… so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.
    Prayer: Strengthen my son with Your Spirit. Let Christ live in his heart through faith, every day.

  6. Joshua 1:9 (CSB)
    “Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
    Prayer: Lord, when my son feels afraid or alone, remind him You are with him always—give him courage and strength.

  7. Psalm 91:11 (NLT)
    For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.
    Prayer: Surround my son with Your angels, Lord. Protect him spiritually, emotionally, and physically wherever he is.

  8. Colossians 1:9–10 (ESV)
    We have not ceased to pray for you… asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will… to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord.
    Prayer: Fill my son with wisdom and understanding. Help him walk in a way that honors You.

  9. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NASB 2020)
    For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.
    Prayer: Remove fear from my son’s heart. Fill him with Your power, love, and a sound mind.

  10. 3 John 1:4 (KJV)
    I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
    Prayer: Let my son walk in Your truth, Lord. May his life bring You glory and my heart great joy.

Shalom.

Johann.