20 Simple Birthday Prayers for Your Son’s Protection & 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
As a parent, one of the greatest desires is to see your child grow up healthy, happy, and successful. You want to protect them from harm, guide them in the right direction, and help them make good choices. But sometimes, life can be unpredictable and challenging. That's why prayer is such a powerful tool for parents. It allows us to lift our children up to God, seeking His protection, guidance, and wisdom.
Here are 20 heartfelt prayers for your son's protection and guidance. May these prayers be a source of comfort and strength to you as you lift your son up to God.
Prayers for God's Protection
  1. Dear Lord, protect my son from harm and keep him safe in all his ways.
    πŸ“– Psalm 91:11 - “For he will give his angels charge over you to keep you in all your ways.”
  2. Dear Lord, shield him from evil influences and guide him in righteousness.
    πŸ“– 2 Thessalonians 3:3 - “But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from evil.”
  3. Dear Lord, may your hand of protection rest upon him as he steps into a new year.
    πŸ“– Isaiah 41:10 - “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
  4. Dear Lord, cover him with the blood of Jesus all the days of his life.
    πŸ“– Exodus 12:13 - “The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are. When I see the blood, I will pass over you, and no plague will destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.”
  5. Dear Lord, preserve him from sickness and accident this year.
    πŸ“– Psalm 121:7 - “The Lord will keep you from all harm; he will watch over your life.”
  6. Dear Lord, may no weapon formed against him prosper.
    πŸ“– Isaiah 54:17 - “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their vindication is from me,” declares the Lord.
  7. Dear Lord, deliver him from every hidden danger.
    πŸ“– Psalm 34:19 - “Many are the hardships of the righteous, but the Lord rescues them from them all.”
  8. Dear Lord, may your presence go before him and surround him.
    πŸ“– Exodus 33:14 - “The Lord replied, 'My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.'”
  9. Dear Lord, keep him in your secret place.
    πŸ“– Psalm 91:1 - “The one who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.”
  10. Dear Lord, may your angels continually encamp around him.
    πŸ“– Psalm 34:7 - “The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he rescues them.”
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Prayers for Wisdom & Guidance
  1. Dear Lord, grant my son wisdom beyond his years.
    πŸ“– James 1:5 - “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”
  2. Dear Lord, guide him in every decision he makes.
    πŸ“– Proverbs 3:5-6 - “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
  3. Dear Lord, may your Word be a lamp to his feet and light to his path.
    πŸ“– Psalm 119:105 - “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
  4. Dear Lord, teach him to fear you, for that is the beginning of wisdom.
    πŸ“– Proverbs 9:10 - “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
  5. Dear Lord, grant him discernment in all situations.
    πŸ“– Hebrews 5:14 - “But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.”
  6. Dear Lord, lead him not into temptation, but deliver him from evil.
    πŸ“– Matthew 6:13 - “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.”
  7. Dear Lord, may he listen to godly counsel always.
    πŸ“– Proverbs 11:14 - “For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.”
  8. Dear Lord, order his steps this new year.
    πŸ“– Psalm 37:23 - “The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him.”
  9. Dear Lord, help him to put you first in everything.
    πŸ“– Matthew 6:33 - “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
  10. Dear Lord, fill him with understanding and knowledge.
    πŸ“– Proverbs 2:6 - “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”

May These Prayers Be a Blessing to You and Your Son
May the Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; may the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. May these prayers be a source of comfort, strength, and guidance to you and your son, and may you experience the Lord's presence and protection in your lives. Amen.

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