Prayer to release child(ren) to God

Dear Lord,

We give [name child(ren)] into Your hands. We are convinced that You alone know what is best for [him/her, them]. You alone know what [s/he, they] need. In Matthew 7:11 You say that even we, being evil, know how to give good gifts to our children. Even more, You, the Father in Heaven, who is perfect and righteous, and loving, will give much more to those who ask. So we release our child(ren), [name child(ren)], into Your care and protection. We commit to praying for everything concerning [him/her, them] that we can think of or that You put upon our hearts. Teach us how to pray and guide us in what to pray about.

Thank You that we can partner together with You in raising them and that we don't have to do it alone. We are grateful that we don't have to rely on the world's ever-changing methods for child rearing, but we can have clear directions from Your Word and wisdom as we pray to You for answers.

Thank You, Lord, for the precious gifts of [name child(ren)]. Help us to raise them. Show us places where we continue to hang on to them and enable us to release them to Your protection, guidance, and counsel. Help us not to live in fear of possible dangers, but in the joy and peace of knowing that You are in control. We rely on You for everything, and this day and all the others, we trust our child(ren) to You and release them into Your hands.

In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.

(Adapted from The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian)