1. Pray that you will take the responsibility of your childs spiritual needs seriously, by bringing them to the LORD in prayer continuously. (Matthew 19:14)

2. Pray that your child learns to know God and will have a deep desire to do God's will for his/her life. (Psalms 119:27, 30, 34, 35).

3. Pray and read to your child from the Bible, and teach your child the importance of reading it for him/herself daily. (Ecclesiastes 12:1, Psalms 71:17).

4. Pray that your child will develop a keen sense of right and wrong and that he/she will truly abhor evil and cling to that which is good. (Psalms 139:23-4).

5. Pray that your child will increase in wisdom (mentally) and in stature (physically) and in favor with God (spiritually) and man (socially). (Luke 2:52).

6. Pray that your child will develop a thankful heart and a positive mental attitude. (Psalm 126:2-3, Romans 8:31)

7. Pray that God will protect your child from satan and his wiles in every area of his/her life. (John 17:55, Psalm 121)

8. Pray that God will destroy the enemies in the life of your child whether they be weaknesses, lying, selfishness etc. (Psalms 120:2; 140).

9. Pray that God would make him/her successful in the work God has for him/her to do. (Psalm 118:25, 139:9-10)

10. Pray he/she have a strong sense of belonging to a family that loves and dwells together in unity. (Psalms 133, Colossians 3:12-14).

11. Pray he/she will respect authority. (Romans 13:1, Ephesians 6:1-4).

12. Pray that his/her entire life will be a testimony of the greatness and love of Christ. (Phillippians 2:15-16 Thess 5:2-3)