A wonderful way to pray for your family is by praying Bible verses for them. You are using God’s word to pray to Him on behalf of your family.
It’s such a powerful thing to do for yourself and your family.
As a Christian homemaker one of my important roles is to train my children and care for their souls.
Sometimes I find that I pray the same thing over and over for my kids and husband. However, using Bible verses helps me break the rut of “help them have a good day.”
I like to keep a prayer journal so that I remember to pray for specific people in my life. It’s also a great way to write down Bible verses that stick out to you as you read the Bible.
How to Pray Scripture
There are a few ways to pray scripture for your family. You could repeat the actual verse and say, God, I pray that “Johnny” would trust in the Lord with all his hear and lean not on his own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
You could also pray a summarized truth from the scripture passage. “God, I pray that John would trust you and not rely on himself”
A third way to pray scripture is to pray a different bible verse each day for an entire month. I’ve listed 31 verses in this article so that you can pray a different verse each day.
Praying this way for a month will help you make a habit of praying for your family and it will help you grow spiritually and impact your family.
Scroll to the bottom to get a printable of all these verses.
Bible Verses to Pray for Your Family
1. Acts 16:31
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, along with everyone in your household.”
PRAYER: Pray that those in your household would be saved.
2. Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
PRAYER: Pray that your family would trust in the Lord and seek His will.
3. Isaiah 41:10
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
PRAYER: Pray for your family to rely on God for strength and not be discouraged.
4. Romans 8:28
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
PRAYER: Pray that your family would love God and that God work good things in their lives.
5. Philippians 4:19
And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
PRAYER: Pray that God would supply your families needs and that they would look to Him.
6. 2 Corinthians 5:7
For we live by believing and not by seeing.
PRAYER: Pray your family will live a life of faith.
7. Romans 12:21
Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.
PRAYER: Pray that your children and husband would do good to others even when they are wronged.
8. Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile.
PRAYER: Pray for your family to be bold in their faith of Jesus Christ.
9. Mark 12:30
And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.
PRAYER: Pray for your family to love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength.
10. Galatians 5:22-23a
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
PRAYER: Pray for your family to develop the fruit of the spirit. Pick one or two that seem most helpful.
11. Psalm 37:4
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.
PRAYER: Pray that your children and spouse would delight in the Lord.
12. Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
PRAYER: Pray for your family to do good things and glorify God.
13. Colossians 3:12
Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
PRAYER: Pray that your family will be tenderhearted, merciful, kind, humble, gentle, and patient.
14. Hebrews 11:6
And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.
PRAYER: Pray for your husband and kids to sincerely seek God.
15. 2 Thessalonians 3:13
As for the rest of you, dear brothers and sisters, never get tired of doing good.
PRAYER: Pray they never get tired of doing good.
16. 1 Corinthians 10:13
The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.
PRAYER: Pray that your family does not give into temptation.
17. Philippians 4:6-7
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
PRAYER: Pray for your kids and husband to pray instead of worry. Pray that they experience God’s peace.
18. Colossians 3:23
Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.
PRAYER: Pray for your family to be diligent workers for the Lord.
19. Hebrews 13:5
Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.”
PRAYER: Pray for your family to be content with what they have.
20. 1 Peter 4:8
Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.
PRAYER: Pray for your kids and husband to love others and forgive them.
21. Philippians 4:8
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
PRAYER: Pray that your family would fill their minds with good things.
22. 2 Corinthians 13:11b
Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.
PRAYER: Pray for your family to be joyful, mature and encouraging. Pray that they would get along with others and live peaceful lives.
23. Joshua 1:9
This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
PRAYER: Pray for your children and spouse to remember God is with them when they are discouraged and afraid.
24. Proverbs 4:23
Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.
PRAYER: Pray that your family would guard their hearts and minds from evil.
25. Proverbs 13:20
Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.
PRAYER: Pray for your household to associate with wise people and avoid foolish influence.
26. Psalm 56:3
But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.
PRAYER: Pray your family would trust in God when they are afraid.
27. Ephesians 4:29
Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
PRAYER: Pray for the speech of your family to uplift those around them and to glorify God.
28. Psalm 91:9-12
If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter,
no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home.
For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go. They will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.
PRAYER: Pray for God’s protection over your family and that they would take rest in the Lord.
29. Luke 2:52
Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people.
PRAYER: Pray for your children to grow mentally, physically, spiritually, and relationally.
30. Numbers 6:24-26
May the Lord bless you and protect you.
May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.
May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.
PRAYER: Pray the Lord blesses your family and shows them favor and peace.
31. John 10:10
The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.
PRAYER: Pray for a rich and satisfying life that is only found in Christ Jesus.