Are you looking for scriptures to pray for your family? Whether you’re seeking God’s protection, unity, or blessings over your loved ones, praying His Word is one of the most powerful things you can do.
The Bible is filled with promises for families, promises of love, peace, provision, and divine guidance. When we pray using Scripture, we’re declaring God’s truth over our homes. No matter what season your family is in whether facing challenges or celebrating victories, these 31 scriptures to pray for your family will help you cover them in prayer every single day.
If you’d love to start with a heartfelt prayer, check out my Prayer for Family. It’s a beautiful way to invite God’s presence into your home today.
Why Pray Scriptures Over Your Family?
God’s Word is alive and powerful (Hebrews 4:12), and when we use Scriptures, we are standing on His unshakable promises. But why is it so important?
- It aligns our prayers with God’s will – Instead of relying on our emotions, we pray His perfect truth.
- It strengthens our faith – When we see God’s promises fulfilled, our trust in Him deepens.
- It brings peace and protection – No matter what challenges arise, God’s Word reminds us that He is in control.
As you go through these 31 scriptures to pray for your family, personalize them in prayer, believing that God is working in your family’s life.
Scriptures to Pray for Family Protection
Nothing brings more peace to a parent’s heart than knowing their family is under God’s divine protection. When you use scriptures to pray for your family, you are standing on God’s unshakable truth. Whether your loved ones are at home, at work, in school, or traveling, these verses will help you ask for God’s covering and guidance over every step they take.
1. Psalm 91:11
“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.”
Prayer: Lord, I ask You to send Your angels to watch over my family. Let them surround us with Your protection and guard us in every place we go. Amen.
2. Proverbs 18:10
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.”
Prayer: Father, may our home always be a place of refuge in Your name. Help us to trust in You as our strong tower, knowing we are safe in Your presence. Amen.
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: Lord, in moments of fear and uncertainty, remind my family that You are with us. Strengthen us, help us, and hold us close with Your mighty hand. Amen.
4. Psalm 121:7-8
“The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I surrender my family into Your hands. Guard us from harm, watch over our daily steps, and guide us in Your perfect will. Amen.
Scriptures To Pray For Family Safety
5. 2 Thessalonians 3:3
“But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.”
Prayer: Lord, You are our defender. Keep my family firm in faith and protect us from any attack of the enemy. We trust in Your faithfulness. Amen.
6. Deuteronomy 31:6
“So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.”
Prayer: Father, let my family walk in courage and faith, knowing that You go before us. Thank You for always being near and never leaving us alone. Amen.
7. Nahum 1:7
“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.”
Prayer: Lord, You are our safe place and strong refuge. Teach my family to lean on You in every situation, trusting in Your unfailing care. Amen.
Scriptures To Pray for Love and harmony In Family
These verses will help you pray for harmony, understanding, and an unbreakable bond between your loved ones.
8. Colossians 3:13-14
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
Prayer: Lord, teach my family to be patient with one another. Give us hearts of forgiveness, just as You have forgiven us. May love always be the bond that holds us together in unity. Amen.
9. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
Prayer: Father, let my family be a reflection of Your love. Help us to be patient and kind, to put others before ourselves, and to love unconditionally as You have called us to. Amen.
Scriptures To Pray for Family Unity
10. Romans 12:10
“Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.”
Prayer: Lord, fill our home with sincere love. Let us value one another and be quick to show kindness, respect, and honor in our words and actions. Amen.
11. Ephesians 4:2-3
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
Prayer: Father, help my family walk in humility and patience. May we always strive for peace and unity, even in difficult times. Let Your Spirit be the bond that keeps us together. Amen.
12. 1 Peter 4:8
“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.”
Prayer: Lord, may love always be at the center of my family. Let us not hold onto past hurts but instead choose love, grace, and forgiveness. Amen.
13. Psalm 133:1
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”
Prayer: Father, I pray that my family will experience the beauty of unity. Let our home be a place of harmony where Your presence dwells. Amen.
14. John 15:12
“This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.”
Prayer: Jesus, You have loved us with an everlasting love. Help my family to love each other with the same depth and selflessness that You have shown us. Amen.
Scriptures To Pray for Strength and courage In Family
These verses will help you pray for God’s strength to carry your family through difficult times and His guidance to lead you in the right direction.
15. Isaiah 40:31
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Prayer: Lord, when my family feels weak, remind us that our strength comes from You. Help us to trust in You, knowing that You will renew our strength and carry us through. Amen.
16. Proverbs 3:5-6
“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: Father, I pray that my family will trust in You completely. Guide our steps, direct our decisions, and help us to lean on Your wisdom, not our own. Amen.
17. 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: Lord, fill my family with courage and confidence. No matter what challenges we face, remind us that You are always with us, leading and strengthening us. Amen.
18. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Prayer: Father, when trials come, help my family to run to You. Be our safe place, our source of strength, and our constant help in times of need. Amen.
Scriptures To Pray for Strength and Guidance
19. 2 Corinthians 12:9
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
Prayer: Lord, when my family feels weak, remind us that Your grace is enough. Let us rely on Your strength instead of our own, knowing that Your power is made perfect in our weakness. Amen.
20. Psalm 32:8
“The Lord says, ‘I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.’”
Prayer: Father, lead my family on the right path. Show us the way to go, and help us to listen to Your voice as You guide our steps. Amen.
21. Philippians 4:13
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Prayer: Lord, no matter what obstacles we face, remind my family that we can do all things through You. Give us the strength to persevere and the faith to trust in Your power. Amen.
Scriptures to Pray for Children’s Growth and Future
These verses will help you pray for your children’s spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being, as well as their future and purpose in Christ.
22. Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Prayer: Lord, I entrust my children’s future into Your hands. May they walk in the plans You have prepared for them, filled with hope, success, and purpose. Amen.
23. Proverbs 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”
Prayer: Father, help me to raise my children in Your truth. Give me wisdom to guide them, and may Your Word always be the foundation of their lives. Amen.
24. Psalm 127:3
“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.”
Prayer: Lord, thank You for the blessing of children. Help me to cherish, nurture, and lead them in a way that honors You. Amen.
Scriptures to Pray for Children’s Spiritual Growth and Future
25. Isaiah 54:13
“All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.”
Prayer: Father, I pray that my children will be taught by You. Fill their hearts with wisdom and let them experience Your peace in all they do. Amen.
26. 1 Timothy 4:12
“Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.”
Prayer: Lord, may my children be examples of faith and integrity. Let them walk in purity, speak with kindness, and lead with love, even in their youth. Amen.
27. Deuteronomy 6:6-7
“And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.”
Prayer: Father, let Your Word be alive in our home. Help me to teach my children about You in every moment, so they may grow to love and follow You wholeheartedly. Amen.
28. Philippians 1:6
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
Prayer: Lord, I believe that You have started a good work in my children’s lives. Continue to shape them, guide them, and fulfill Your perfect plan in them. Amen.
Prayers for Peace in the Home
These verses will help you pray for God’s peace to reign in your family, bringing unity, calmness, and His divine presence into your home.
29. John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Prayer: Lord, let Your peace fill my home. Remove any fear, anxiety, or division, and replace it with the calm assurance that You are in control. Amen.
30. Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Prayer: Father, I surrender every worry in my family to You. May Your peace guard our hearts and minds, filling our home with faith instead of fear. Amen.
31. Numbers 6:24
“May the Lord bless you and protect you.”
Prayer: Lord, I ask for Your blessing over my home. Let Your favor rest upon my family, and may Your peace be the foundation of everything we do. Amen.
How to Use These Scriptures in Your Prayers
Using scriptures to pray for your family is a powerful way to stand on God’s promises and invite His presence into your home. But how do you practically apply these verses in your daily prayers? Here are some simple yet effective ways to use these scriptures when praying for your Family:
1. Personalize the Verses in Prayer
Instead of just reading the scriptures, turn them into personal prayers by inserting your family members’ names.
Example (Psalm 91:11):
“Lord, I thank You for commanding Your angels to guard [child’s name] and [spouse’s name] in all their ways. Keep them safe wherever they go.”
2. Declare the Verses Over Your Family
Speak these scriptures aloud over your home, believing that God’s Word is active and powerful (Hebrews 4:12).
Example: Each morning, declare Numbers 6:24-26 over your family:
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.”
3. Write Them Down and Display Them
Place these verses around your home, on mirrors, refrigerators, or near your family’s prayer space as a daily reminder of God’s promises.
4. Pray Together as a Family
Set aside time each day to pray these scriptures as a family. Whether during meals, bedtime, or morning devotionals, praying together strengthens family unity and faith.
5. Meditate on One Scripture Per Day
Use these 31 scriptures as a daily prayer guide, focusing on one verse each day for a month. Reflect on its meaning and ask God to apply it in your family’s life.
Final Thoughts
Praying these 31 scriptures for your family will help you cover your loved ones in God’s promises each day. Whether you’re praying for protection, unity, strength, your children’s future, or peace in your home, God hears every prayer and is faithful to answer.
I encourage you to speak these verses over your family daily and trust that God is working in their lives. If you found this list helpful, share it with others who need encouragement in their family prayers. May God bless your family abundantly as you declare His Word over their lives!