Christian Declarations: Praying and Declaring Over Your Children
by Minister Denise N. Fyffe
As a parent, one of the greatest gifts you can give your children is the covering of prayer and declaration. The world is full of uncertainties, but as parents, we have the incredible privilege of speaking life, protection, and blessings over our sons and daughters. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” While training and teaching are essential, prayer and declaration act as powerful spiritual tools that build a protective hedge around your children.
In today’s culture, where so many influences are vying for our children’s attention, covering them in prayer is not just an option—it’s a necessity. But even more than prayer, we can take our intercession to the next level by declaring God’s promises over their lives.
Why Make Declarations for Your Children?
The Bible is full of promises that apply to your children. When you declare God’s Word over them, you’re agreeing with heaven concerning their purpose, protection, and destiny. It’s not enough to simply hope that our children will make the right decisions, stay safe, or grow in faith. We must actively participate in shaping their spiritual future by declaring what God has already promised.
For instance, when you declare scriptures like Isaiah 54:13, “All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children,” you are speaking peace and divine guidance over your children. This kind of declaration aligns your will with God’s will for their lives.
Declaring Their Identity in Christ
One of the most important things you can declare over your children is their identity in Christ. With so many voices trying to define who they are, it’s essential to speak God’s truth about their value, worth, and purpose. Remind them that they are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14) and that they are children of God, set apart for His purpose (1 Peter 2:9).
When you declare these truths regularly, you’re reinforcing their identity in Christ, helping them withstand the negative messages they may encounter from the world around them. Your words have the power to shape their understanding of who they are in God’s eyes, laying a foundation that will keep them rooted in faith.
Declaring Protection and Wisdom
In a world that can sometimes feel chaotic, declaring God’s protection and wisdom over your children is critical. Pray scriptures such as Psalm 91:11, which says, “For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” Speak protection over them as they go to school, make decisions, and navigate their relationships.
You can also declare wisdom over your children, asking that they have the discernment to make godly choices.
James 1:5 tells us,
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.”
Your declarations of wisdom will equip your children to make decisions that honor God and align with His will for their lives.
Daily Declarations to Cover Your Children
Making daily declarations over your children doesn’t have to be complicated. Start with a few key scriptures that speak to your heart, and speak them aloud over your children each day. Whether you’re declaring protection, wisdom, or blessings, your words will build a foundation that helps your children thrive spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
A Declarations Guide to Get Started
If you’re looking for specific prayers and declarations to speak over your children, I’ve created a resource to help guide you. Declarations for My Sons and Daughters is filled with biblically grounded declarations that will empower you to speak God’s truth over your children. From their identity in Christ to their future, this book provides a roadmap for releasing God’s promises into their lives.
Final Thoughts
Your words matter. As a parent, you have the privilege and responsibility to declare God’s Word over your children daily. Whether it’s their safety, their identity, or their future, declarations can be a powerful way to partner with God in raising your children. Take time each day to speak life over them, trusting that God’s promises will come to pass.
If you’re ready to start declaring God’s promises over your sons and daughters, I encourage you to explore Declarations for My Sons and Daughters, available now on Amazon. This resource will help you cover your children in God’s truth and blessings every day.
Related declarations: Declarations for My Family and Relationships · Declarations for God’s Love
About the writer:
Denise N. Fyffe is a published author of over 50 fiction and non-fiction books. She started Revealing the Christian Life Ministry to help other Christians and provide support. She is also a trainer and mentors aspiring writers towards achieving their goals.
Discover Declarations for My Sons and Daughters on Amazon and start speaking life over your children today.
Declarations Over My Life (Book Series)
This series, Declarations for My Life, provides bold statements entrenched in the promises of God. As children of God, Christians, we ought to make pronouncements over our lives. We are taught that as sons and daughters of the kingdom, heirs to the royal priesthood of Jesus Christ, we should make declarations and decrees. It is a way in which to exercise our will/authority and cause our purpose for a thing to be made manifest.
Book 1: Declarations Over My Life
This book, Declarations for My Life, provides bold statements entrenched in the promises of God. The statements empower you to decree godly declarations, which are good, pure, true, honest, just, lovely and of good report, over your life and your family.
The bible says that “death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits”. Therefore, as guardians of our bloodline, we must take the reins and strategically place the power, authority presence and dictates of God, over our life.
Each book in the series is customized, so feel free to get the copy that best suits your household and your needs. You won’t miss out on any relevant and valid information provided.