"7 Scriptures to Pray Over Your Family Today"

Published on 27 June 2025 at 19:09

In every season of life, our families need prayer, prayers of protection, peace, strength, unity, and spiritual growth. As we cover our loved ones in prayer, there’s no better way to do so than by praying God’s Word.

Here are 7 powerful Scriptures to pray over your family today. You can speak them aloud, write them in a prayer journal, or use them during family devotion time.

1. 💖 For Love and Unity

“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”
Colossians 3:14 (KJV)

Prayer: Lord, let our family be bound together by Your perfect love. Help us to be patient, kind, and quick to forgive.

2. 🛡️ For Protection

“The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.”
Psalm 121:8 (KJV)

Prayer: Father, watch over every step we take. Protect our home, our travels, and everything concerning us.

3. 🧘‍♀️ For Peace in the Home

“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:7 (KJV)

Prayer: Lord, let Your peace fill every room of our home. Calm our worries, settle our disagreements, and help us live in harmony.

4. 🌱 For Spiritual Growth

“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”
—2 Peter 3:18 (KJV)

Prayer: Jesus, help each member of our family grow in faith, wisdom, and understanding of Your Word. Plant seeds of grace in our hearts.

5. 👨‍👩‍👧 For Parenting and Guidance

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)

Prayer: Lord, give us wisdom to raise our children in Your ways. Help us be examples of truth, love, and grace in our home.

6. 💪 For Strength During Hard Times

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee...”
Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)

Prayer: Father, when our family faces trials, be our strength. Help us lean on You, trust You, and never give up.

7. 🌞 For Joy and Gratitude

“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalm 118:24 (KJV)

Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for today. Fill our hearts with gratitude and joy, even in the little things. Let our home be filled with laughter and praise.

✍️ Make It Personal with a Family Prayer Journal

Consider using a prayer journal to record your daily prayers for your family. It’s a beautiful way to stay consistent and reflect on how God is working in your home.

👉 Explore our faith-based prayer journals and printable templates to help you start this simple but powerful habit.

There is no prayer more powerful than one rooted in God’s Word. Start praying these Scriptures today—write them on sticky notes, speak them together at the dinner table, or use them during bedtime prayers.