31 Days Family Prayer Guide

As a mother of three beautiful but sometimes challenging children, I've discovered that consistent prayer is the foundation of our family's spiritual health. When I began praying over my children and husband daily, I witnessed remarkable changes in our home's atmosphere and relationships.

This 31 days family prayer guide emerged from my own inspirational need for divine guidance during a particularly difficult season in our family life. I'm sharing it with you because I believe this simple guide will help you and your family overcome all challenges you many be facing now.

Meanwhile, scroll to the bottom of this post to download our free printable Free 31-Day Prayer Guide.

Why Daily Family Prayer Matters

The Power of Consistent Intercession

There's something profoundly moving about lifting up those you love most to God each day. As I've maintained this practice, I've watched my children develop stronger character and my marriage grow more resilient. Even on days when chaos reigns and cheerios cover every surface of my kitchen, those few minutes of focused prayer center my heart.

The Bible reminds us in John 3:16 that "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." This incredible love extends to our families, giving purpose to our prayers.

See also: 10 Parenting Tips on How to Lead a Child to Christ

Creating Space in Busy Days

Between school drop-offs, meal preparation, and the endless piles of laundry, finding quiet moments for prayer can seem impossible. Yet I've learned that these brief pauses, sometimes whispered prayers while folding clothes or silent petitions while waiting in the carpool line are life-giving practices that sustain me.

31 Days Family Prayer Guide

Week One: Foundation of Faith

Day 1: Wisdom and Guidance
I begin by praying for God's wisdom to permeate our home and guide our decisions. "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." James 1:5

Day 2: Protection and Safety
On this day, I focus on surrounding each family member with divine protection. "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." Psalm 121:7-8

Day 3: Unity and Harmony
Nothing disrupts a home faster than discord. I pray specifically for peace between siblings and understanding between all family members. "How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity!" Psalm 133:1

Day 4: Health and Wellness
I petition for physical strength and healthy habits. "Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well." 3 John 1:2

Day 5: Spiritual Growth
My deepest desire is for my children to develop their own authentic faith. "Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation." 1 Peter 2:2

Day 6: Academic Excellence
I pray for focused minds and perseverance in my children's educational journey. "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." Colossians 3:23

Day 7: Joy and Laughter
Even in difficult times, I ask for our home to be filled with genuine joy. "The joy of the Lord is your strength." Nehemiah 8:10

Week Two: Character Development

Day 8: Courage and Strength
I ask for my children to develop inner strength to stand firm when challenged. "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

Day 9: Kindness and Compassion
In a world that often celebrates harshness, I pray my children's hearts remain tender. "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Ephesians 4:32

Day 10: Humility and Gratitude
Pride comes naturally; gratitude must be cultivated. "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves." Philippians 2:3

Day 11: Honesty and Integrity
I pray my children value truth-telling even when it costs them. "The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy." Proverbs 12:22

Day 12: Patience and Self-Control
The fruit of delayed gratification is something I ask God to develop in all of us. "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." Galatians 5:22-23

Day 13: Perseverance and Resilience
I pray my children learn to face obstacles with determination. "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." James 1:2-3

Day 14: Forgiveness and Grace
Our home should be where children learn to both receive and extend forgiveness. "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Colossians 3:13

Week Three: Future Hope

Day 15: Purpose and Calling
I pray each child discovers their unique gifts. "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." Jeremiah 29:11

Day 16: Healthy Relationships
Long before dating begins, I pray for wise friendships. "Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm." Proverbs 13:20

Day 17: Financial Wisdom
I pray our family develops healthy attitudes toward money and resources. "Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops." Proverbs 3:9

Day 18: Leadership Skills
Whether they lead many or few, I pray my children influence others with integrity. "In everything set them an example by doing what is good." Titus 2:7

Day 19: Global Perspective
I ask that my children's hearts expand to care about justice worldwide. "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8

Day 20: Creative Expression
I pray for the nurturing of artistic abilities in each child. "He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers… all of them skilled workers and designers." Exodus 35:35

Day 21: Emotional Intelligence
Understanding their emotions and developing empathy are gifts I request. "Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." Philippians 2:4

Week Four: Protection and Guidance

Day 22: Protection from Harmful Influences
I pray specifically against destructive influences. "Do not be misled: 'Bad company corrupts good character.'" 1 Corinthians 15:33

Day 23: Discernment in Friendships
I ask for wisdom in choosing friends. "The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray." Proverbs 12:26

Day 24: Protection in Digital Spaces
In our technology-saturated world, I pray for boundaries. "I will not look with approval on anything that is vile. I hate what faithless people do; I will have no part in it." Psalm 101:3

Day 25: Physical Safety
From playground injuries to future driving, I entrust my children's well-being to divine care. "For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways." Psalm 91:11

Day 26: Mental Health
I pray against anxiety and depression. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Philippians 4:6

Day 27: Sexual Purity and Wholeness
I pray my children develop healthy understandings of relationships. "Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body." 1 Corinthians 6:18

Day 28: Spiritual Warfare Protection
I pray specifically against spiritual attacks on my family's unity and peace. "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes." Ephesians 6:11

Week Five: Our Family Legacy

Day 29: Generational Blessings
I pray that positive family traits continue while negative patterns break. "The Lord is slow to anger, abounding in love and forgiving sin and rebellion. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation." Numbers 14:18

Day 30: Family Mission
I ask for clarity about our family's unique purpose. "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15

Day 31: Thanksgiving and Praise
On this final day, I focus on gratitude for answered prayers. "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Making This Prayer Guide Your Own

"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness," as 2 Timothy 3:16 reminds us. This is why I've anchored each day's prayer in God's Word.

Each morning, before little feet hit the floor, I take just five minutes with my prayer journal, focusing on that day's theme. Some days, I only manage hurried whispers between tasks, but even those brief moments matter.

Remember, this isn't about perfection. Some days I miss. Some prayers feel hollow. But over time, this practice has created a spiritual fortress around our home that I can sense when I walk through our door.

Join Me in This Family Prayer Journey

Are you ready to experience the difference that intentional, daily prayer can make in your family? "Each one should test his own work," as Galatians 6:4 encourages us. See for yourself how consistent prayer transforms your family dynamics.

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Your children are worth every minute spent in prayer. Start today and watch what happens over the next 31 days.