Bible declarations over my children
These are truths from Scripture for parents to say over their children. They speak about God's love and care for your kids, and they turn your worries into trust.
Parents worry. It comes with loving someone you can't fully protect. These declarations set what God has said next to the fears parents carry. Some speak about your children; many speak about God, and about you as their parent.
They aren't promises that your kids will never struggle or will always choose God, because the Bible doesn't make those promises. They're truths you can stand on while you love your children and pray for them.
12 declarations
Each with its verse and the lie it answers.
- 1
My children are a gift from the Lord.
Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.
Psalm 127:3Read in context Answers the lie“Someone else would do a better job with my kids.”
- 2
God formed my child with care. They're His work, not a mistake.
For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb.
Psalm 139:13Read in context Answers the lie“My child doesn't measure up.”
- 3
Jesus welcomes children. He has room for mine.
But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
Mark 10:14Read in context Answers the lie“Faith is for grown-ups. My kids are too young.”
- 4
I can give God my worry about my kids, because He cares for me.
Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7What it means Answers the lie“It's all up to me, and if I miss something, they'll be hurt.”
Bible verses for when you're worried about your child - 5
My Father in heaven cares about every little one, mine included.
In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.
Matthew 18:14Read in context Answers the lie“God isn't paying attention to my child.”
- 6
God is gentle with tired parents. He leads me gently.
He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.
Isaiah 40:11Read in context Answers the lie“I'm a bad mom, and my kids deserve better.”
Bible verses for when you feel like a bad mom - 7
God is a compassionate Father, and He's teaching me how to love my kids.
As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
Psalm 103:13Read in context Answers the lie“I'm failing my kids.”
Bible verses for when you feel like a bad dad - 8
When I don't know what to do as a parent, I can ask God for wisdom. He gives generously.
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
James 1:5What it means Answers the lie“I have no idea what I'm doing.”
- 9
I don't have to provoke my children. I can bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Ephesians 6:4Read in context Answers the lie“If I'm not hard on them, they'll turn out wrong.”
- 10
God's words can be part of our ordinary days: at home, on the road, at bedtime.
These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7Read in context Answers the lie“I don't know how to teach my kids about God.”
- 11
God runs to meet children who come home, so I never stop hoping and praying.
So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.
Luke 15:20Read in context Answers the lie“My child has gone too far from God.”
Bible verses for when you're worried about your child - 12
I can pour out my heart to God for my children. He is our refuge.
Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah
Psalm 62:8Read in context Answers the lie“Praying for them doesn't change anything.”
Verses from the Berean Standard Bible. From getflipthescript.com/bible-declarations
For kids to say
Short and true, for little ones to say with you at breakfast or bedtime.
- God made me.Genesis 1:27
- God loves me.John 3:16
- Jesus is with me always.Matthew 28:20
- When I'm scared, I can trust God.Psalm 56:3
- God is near when I call to Him.Psalm 145:18
Questions people ask
Can I declare that my children will be saved?
The Bible doesn't promise that every child of believers will trust Jesus, so we don't write that as a declaration. You can pray for it with all your heart, and you can declare what is true: God loves your children, Jesus welcomes them, and God doesn't want anyone to perish (2 Peter 3:9).
What about “Train up a child in the way he should go”?
Proverbs 22:6 is a proverb, a wise saying about how things usually go, not a guarantee. Many faithful parents have children who wander for a time. Keep loving them, praying for them and pointing them to Jesus, and leave the outcome with God.
What are some declarations kids can say?
Keep them short and true: God made me. God loves me. Jesus is with me always. When I'm scared, I can trust God. There's a short list for kids on this page, each with its verse.
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