As parents, our hope is to raise this little boy to be a strong, independent follower of the Lord. It’s our job to be an example and lay a good foundation for our son to grow up in. It’s important to pray with Bible Verses for Sons to help guide your prayers and focus on the years to come.
It’s so easy to focus on the here and now. More often than not, we forget that our children won’t be little forever. It’s our mission as parents to raise a child who becomes a confident and independent adult. Ultimately, it’s only our job to plant the seed, to water it, and pray for the Holy Spirit to make his affections for the Lord grow.
I hope these Bible Verses for little boys encourage you to be praying for their future! No matter how old our children are, we need to always be covering their life in prayer. This is truly the best gift we could ever give them.
Also, if you haven’t downloaded my Bible Verses for babies printable prayer cards, these will help guide you to pray over your little boy.
15 BEST Bible Verses for Sons
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I have included 15 of my FAVORITE Bible Verses for sons. Each verse if coupled with a prayer. This should be used as a guide to encourage you in prayer. These prayers are not meant to be recited.
1. Mark 12:30
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.“
Prayer: To Love the Lord
What better place to start this list than the first commandment? Above all else, it is our prayer as parents of sons that he develops a genuine love for Christ in childhood that he can carry with him for the rest of his life!
Lord, help us to raise this little boy to love you above all else. That he would find his own relationship with you and would grow in his affections for you. Over his childhood, help us to be an example of what it looks like to truly love you. Thank you for sending Jesus as your example of unconditional love! Amen.
2. Psalm 31:14
“But I trust in you, Lord; I say, “You are my God.”
Prayer: To Trust God
Through all of the ups and downs that this little boy will endure, trusting in God will bring so much peace and comfort to His life. It’s never to early to be praying for His faith and trust in the Lord.
Lord, as our son begins to explore his relationship with you, I pray that he will learn to trust in you. That he would see your plan for his life is perfect. I pray that as parents, we would display what it looks like to trust in you with our life. Remind us daily to be an example of you! Amen.
3. Mark 12:3
The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[a] There is no commandment greater than these.”
Prayer: To Love Other
It is our hope that one day our sons will model Christ’s love with their future relationships. He must be both strong and gentle, loving others in a way that lets God’s love shine through.
Lord, I pray for the heart of my little boy. That he would find love for everyone around him. Even when someone does wrong against him, may he be patient and loving in his response. Prayer: Thank you for sending Jesus as our perfect example of love. Amen.
4. 1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Prayer: To Stand Strong
As our sons grow, they will be tested and tried because of their faith. Whether they are struggle with a college paper or a tough decision, our hope is that they would stand firm in their faith. That even when times get tough, they trust and lean into the Lord because they He is the way!
Lord, help our little boy grow into a strong man. No matter what challenges or struggles he faces, I pray that he would turn to you. That when a difficult decision is before him, he would make a decision that would please and glorify you. May he find his strength through you, in all of life’s circumstances. Amen!
5. 1 Peter 5:5-7
“In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Prayer: To Stay Humble
As a man fearing man, it is essential that he see his own faults, ask forgiveness when appropriate, and learn from his mistakes. Being humble is a characteristic that God shows favor to. It’s important that we are training Him up in a way that will help him have a character of humility, even when the world is telling him otherwise.
Lord, humility is one of the greatest attributes a man can have. I pray that through your grace, he will humble himself. That he will think of others before himself and not let pride get in the way. Help us to parent in a way that teaches Him humility, so he will grow to look like you. Amen!
6. Colossians 3:13
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.“
Prayer: For a Heart of Forgiveness
Just as with humility, our sons must not only ask for forgiveness when they are at fault, but also have grace for others when they are at fault. Having a heart of forgiveness will help him to have compassion and understanding for other.s
Lord, we are all human and I know my son will make mistakes. There will be many friends and family members who do wrong against him, but help him to have a heart of forgiveness. That no matter how he’s been wronged, help him to look to you for guidance when he is struggling to have grace for others. Amen.
7. Ephesians 2:8
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God
Prayer: To Give Himself Grace
There are so many societal pressures to be perfect. Women are not the only ones who struggle with this. It’s important that we parent our sons in away that help them to practice grace. That even when they have done something wrong, they are enough!
Lord, as our son learns and grows, we know he will fall short and make mistakes. I pray through this process he would give himself the grace he deserves because of your goodness! That he would know because of Jesus he is loved and forgiven. Amen!
8. 1 Corinthians 10:31
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.“
Prayer: To Bring Glory to God
Just as there will be “downs” in life, there will also be “ups!” It is important that no matter what, our little boys give glory to God. It’s our job as parents to teach them this through our actions and example.
Lord, there is no greater hope than for this child to bring glory to you. That he would be a strong leader and encourager for your kingdom. Help us to nurture him in the ways needed, so he can be a light for you. Amen!
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9. 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7
“4 Love is patient and is kind. Love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, 5 doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil; 6 doesn’t rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things.”
Prayer: He Would be a Good Husband and Father
This is one of the most crucial prayers for little boys! Providing for a family spiritually, physically, and emotionally is such a task that cannot be done without guidance from the Lord! It’s never too early to start praying this prayer!
Lord, although he is little now, someday he will grow to be a husband and father. Help him to fully understand the meaning of love. That we can encourage him to learn patience, kindness, humility, and understanding. Through this journey of life, we pray that he would love with the same kind of unconditional love you have given to us.
10. Acts 6:4
“..and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.”
Prayer: Devoted to Prayer
Just as we will pray as an example to our sons, it is our hope that one day he has his own personal relationship with Christ in which he prays!
Lord, prayer is one of the most beautiful gifts you have given us. Help this little one find joy in prayer with you. As we go through our daily life, help us to find time to pray with him. That we might set an example of a loving and trusting relationship with you. Amen!
11. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
“18 In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.”
Prayer: That He Would have a Thankful Heart
It is so easy to get bogged down by all the things that happen in life. But having a thankful heart, can make such an enormous impact on our sons lives! When he sees life through an eternal lens, he will look for blessings!
Lord, everyday we are so grateful for this little boy. We are so lucky to be able to love and care for him. As he grows, help him to see all the blessings around him. That his heart would find gratitude for all the things you have given him. Amen!
12. Proverbs 4:23
“Keep your heart with all diligence,for out of it is the wellspring of life.”
Prayer: A Pure Heart
There are too many pressures in this world to count. Our sons will need Christ to keep them guarded and on the right path.
Lord, guard his little heart. Protect him from all the sinful things this world will throw at him. For we know that our actions flow from the feelings of our heart. Amen!
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13. Colossians 3:23
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,“
Prayer: He Would Work Hard
No matter where life takes our little boy, our hope and prayer is that he work hard. Whether that be for his job, the church, his family, or Christ, we want him to give it everything he has.
Lord, whether it’s in sports, school, or work, I pray that he works hard no matter what. That through every area of his life, he would find ways to bring you glory. Even when he loses a sports game, gets a bad grade on his test, or messes up at work, help him to shake it off and continue working hard. Amen.
14. Philippians 3:13
“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,“
Prayer: Learn from His Mistakes
This Bible verse for sons is key. As humans, we are bound to make mistakes, and God wants us to take what we’ve done in the past, learn from it, and keep moving forward.
Lord, we all make mistakes. I know that our son will fail over and over again too. I pray that he learns from these mistakes and grows from them. That through those times, he would only grow stronger in his faith. Thank you for your forgiveness! Amen.
15. Ephesians 4:32
“And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.”
Prayer: He has Compassion for Others
This world is full of sins, comparisons, and pressure. As our sons grow up, it is our hope and prayer that they see their own value without comparing themselves to others.
Lord, I know this world is full of judgement. I pray that you would guard his heart and soul. That he would be the change of love and compassion for others. Help him to see others as you do and to find patience in their differences. Amen.
How to Encourage Your Son’s Faith Through Childhood
Proverbs 1:8-9 states, “My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching: for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck.” As parents, it is our responsibility to instruct and teach our children in the best way that we can–providing them with an example of Christ’s love that will encourage them through childhood.
In Proverbs 22:6, it says that if we do this, then our encouragement and training through childhood will stay with our sons when they are grown. Here are three ways we can Biblically encourage our sons and their faith in hopes that it carries with them into adulthood:
Pray
Prayer is so powerful! Whether you’re praying for your son, with your son, or with your entire family, this will teach and show them the strength of your faith and how it is impacting your life. Using the Bible verses for sons above is a great place to start when you are beginning your journey to praying and encouraging your son through childhood.
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Read the Bible
There are so many ways that you can Biblically encourage your son throughout his childhood! Reading the Bible is one that will make a lasting impression! You could simply make a habit of having quiet time to read your Bible around him. When your son sees you doing this, he is learning what it means to rely on God’s word.
You could structure family Bible time. You could read a scripture a night before bed. You could even use some of the Bible verses for sons to read and memorize once a week as a game! No matter how you incorporate reading the Bible in your son’s childhood, it will greatly impact his relationship with Christ.
If you are a busy mama, check out my 30 Day Busy Moms Devotional. This will help you to get back into the word, even when you don’t have time.
Attend Church Regularly
The final way to encourage your son’s faith through childhood is to make an effort, as a family, to attend church regularly. Matthew 18:20 says, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the middle of them.” Other than modeling your faith to your son daily through prayer and reading scripture, one of the best ways to help him grow in his faith throughout childhood is to provide him with many opportunities to learn about Christ and feel Christ’s presence when people of the church are gathered together for Him.
In Conclusion…
These 15 Bible Verses for Sons are a great place to start when praying over and thinking about how we can best raise our sons and encourage their faith through childhood. As parents of faith, it is our hope and prayer that our sons grow to be strong men of faith, and I hope you found this article a great starting point in your journey to doing so.
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