Numbers 6:24-26
May the Lord bless [BABY] and keep her; may the Lord make His face shine on her and be gracious to this little one; may the Lord lift up His countenance on her and give His peace.
James 1:19-20
We pray that [BABY] would be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.
Colossians 4:6
Let [BABY]’s speech always be with grace, seasoned, as it were, with salt, so that she may know how she should respond to her parents and those she meets. Teach [DAD] and [MOM] how to respond to her effectively, while training her in righteousness.
I Timothy 4:12
Let no one look down on [BABY]’s youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity, let her show herself an example of those who believe.
James 1:2-4
We pray that [BABY] would consider it all joy when she faces trials of many kinds, knowing that the testing of her faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that [BABY] may be mature and complete, not lacking in anything. Protect her from discouragement and fear, trusting in You for her needs.
Proverbs 3:5-7
We pray that [BABY] would trust in the Lord with all her might and lean not on her own understanding. We pray that in all her ways she would acknowledge You, and that You would make [BABY]’s paths straight. Help [BABY] to not be wise in her own eyes, but to fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
Psalm 119-9-11
How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word. We pray that [BABY] would seek you with all her heart. Do not let her wander from Your commandments, but help her to treasure Your word in her heart, that she might not sin against You.
Ephesians 6:1-3
We pray that [BABY] would obey [DAD] and [MOM] in the Lord, for this is right, that she would honor her parents (which is the first commandment with a promise), that it may be well with her, and that she may live long on this earth. Help her to learn to respect and honor authority at an early age.
Psalm 19:14
Let the words of [BABY]’s mouth and the meditation of her heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, her rock and her redeemer. Keep her words and thoughts pure, modeling Your example to all she meets.
Colossians 2:8
We pray that no one takes [BABY]’s heart captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.
Proverbs 1:7
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and learning.” We pray that [BABY] would fear You, Lord, and value the wisdom that comes from knowing You.
Psalm 1:2-3
May [BABY] delight herself in the law of the Lord and meditate on it day and night. We pray that she would be like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. May [BABY] grow strong in the Lord, and may her life be a fruitful ministry.
Hebrews 12:2
Let [BABY] fix her eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of her faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Joshua 24:15
“...as for [DAD] and [MOM]’s household, they will serve the Lord.” We pray that [BABY] would see her parents’ godly examples and joyfully serve You with all her heart.
Joshua 1:9
We pray that [BABY] will be strong and courageous as you commanded Joshua. We pray that she would not be discouraged, for the Lord our God will be with her wherever she goes.
Psalm 139:13-14
Lord, you have created [BABY] in her inmost being. You are knitting her together in [MOM]’s womb. May [BABY] praise you because she is fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful.
Jeremiah 29:11
Lord, you know the plans you have for [BABY] to prosper her and not to harm her, to give her hope and a future. We pray that [BABY] finds hope and peace in you.
John 15:5
Jesus, you said that you are the vine and we are the branches. We pray that [BABY] would remain in you and bear much fruit, because apart from you we can do nothing.
Matthew 19:14
Jesus, you said to let the little children come to you, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. We pray that no one hinders [BABY] from coming to you.
Prayers for
[BABY FULL NAME]
Daughter of [FATHER] and [MOTHER] [LAST NAME]
While you were still in your mother’s womb, the women of [GROUP] gathered to celebrate your birth at a shower given in your honor by [HOSTS] on [DATE].
We prayed these prayers over you and will continue to pray for you as you grow.
James 5:16
“The effective prayers of a righteous man can accomplish much.”