How to Pray for Infants and Toddlers

How to Pray for Infants and Toddlers

My grandchildren range in age from 11 to 32 years but now I have 2 great-granddaughters less than 18 months so I am again praying for infants and toddlers. If you have infants and/or toddlers you may appreciate these suggestions of how to pray for them.

For Infants, pray they will:

1. Develop a strong sense of security as they bond with their family.
2. Feel safe and secure in their surroundings.
3. Grow physically strong and mentally alert.
4. Begin to lay a healthy foundation for good communication.
5. Begin to develop a healthy attachment to their family members.

For Toddlers, pray they will:

1. Develop a healthy self-image.
2. Develop a sense of independence.
3. Develop a sense of obedience to their parents.
4. Be willing to try new, unfamiliar experiences.
5. Feel secure apart from parents (i.e.caregivers).
6. Learn to play independently.

I would appreciate it if you would give additional suggestions of how to pray for these dear little infants and toddlers.

Taken from the book, Grandparenting with a Purpose: Effective Ways to Pray for your Grandchildren, page 83. Available at www.grandparentingwithapurpose.com.

 By Lillian Penner, Co-prayer director for Christian Grandparenting Network, lpenner@christiangrandparenting.net