As a parent, you want to do all that you can to protect your new baby. And since you don’t have the ability to always be there in person, the best way to ensure the safety of your child is through prayer.
Below are some prayers for new babies that might help bring peace and protection to your little one:
Powerful Prayers For New Babies
1. Blessings for newborns
Blessings for newborns
- For a newborn child, use the following blessing:
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! God of love, Father of mercies, and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our afflictions so that we may be able to comfort those who are afflicted.
- For a new baby boy, use this blessing:
May your name be known for good throughout the world; may you live long and enjoy life; may you make a difference in this world through your work; may your children follow after you and carry on what you started; may they bring honor to their family name. And finally, O Lord God Almighty who keeps his covenant forever—may he give us daily bread today as we know it’s only through his grace that we live another day on Earth. Amen!
2. Lord, bless this child, so that he may grow into a kind and wonderful person.
Lord, bless this child, so that he may grow into a kind and wonderful person.
Bless the baby’s mother and father with health, strength, and love.
Bless their family with joy, happiness, and peace.
Bless the community where they live with contentment and prosperity.
Bless our world with kindness, compassion, and humility
3. Let this child be strong and robust, so that he may develop physically and mentally.
As you hold your newborn child, remember that it is important for them to develop physically and mentally. They will learn how to crawl, walk and even run. They will listen to their surroundings and become curious about the world around them. Let this child be strong and robust, so that he may develop physically and mentally. As you raise your child, remember your responsibility as a parent in preparing him/her for school, college, or whatever life path they choose to take later on in life. This can start by reading books together at bedtime or spending time outdoors playing catch with a ball or throwing a Frisbee back and forth between each other as you both enjoy being active outdoors during those sunny days when there aren’t any clouds blocking the sun from shining down upon us all day long…
4. May this child possess a natural disposition to goodness.
May this child possess a natural disposition to goodness. May he be diligent in his studies and work. May he learn early on what it means to be a good person, citizen, friend, and family member. May he also know that being a good employee or manager is necessary for him in order to become an effective leader later on in life.
5. Protect this child from evil spirits and dark forces.
Protect this child from evil spirits and dark forces.
- Protect the child from evil spirits and all other evil, including even the hint of it.
- Protect the child from the evil eye (the belief that a person can cast curses or spells on others by looking at them).
6. Be thankful when you have a healthy baby.
When you have a healthy baby, be thankful. Be thankful that God has given you the gift of a child. Be thankful for the child’s future, and be thankful for your ability to raise them well.
When my first daughter was born I remember being overwhelmed with emotion at the thought that this new life was in my arms—and it took everything within me not to cry! Of course, I cried when she came out—but before that moment? It was so sweet for me because we were finally able to meet our little girl who had been growing inside my wife’s belly for nine months.
Remembering this experience always helps me keep things in perspective when we have another baby on the way.
Closing
Although not all Christians will recite prayers with their new baby, it’s important to note that praying for an infant is a great way to get in touch with God. Whether you want your newborn to grow up being Christian or just want them to know how much they are loved, saying prayers for your child can be very powerful.
