Orthodox Prayers of Parents for their Children, or for Loved Ones
Traditional Prayer
O God, our heavenly Father, who lovest mankind and art most merciful and compassionate, have mercy upon Thy servants, (names), for whom I humbly pray Thee and commend to Thy gracious care and protection.
Be Thou, O God, their guide and guardian in all their endeavors, lead them in the path of Thy truth, and draw them nearer to Thee, that they may lead a godly and righteous life in Thy love and fear, doing Thy will in all things.
Give them grace that they may be temperate, industrious, diligent, devout, and charitable.
Defend them against the assaults of the enemy, and grant them wisdom and strength to resist all temptation and corruption of this life, and direct them in the way of salvation:
Through the merits of Thy Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and the intercessions of His Most-Holy Mother and of all Thy blessed Saints. Amen.
And this:
Lord Jesus Christ, give Thy light to my children. I entrust them to Thee. Thou gavest them to me, but I am weak and unable to guide them, so, please, illuminate them.
Orthodox Prayers of Parents for their Children, or for Loved Ones
Traditional Prayer
O God, our heavenly Father, who lovest mankind and art most merciful and compassionate, have mercy upon Thy servants, (names), for whom I humbly pray Thee and commend to Thy gracious care and protection.
Be Thou, O God, their guide and guardian in all their endeavors, lead them in the path of Thy truth, and draw them nearer to Thee, that they may lead a godly and righteous life in Thy love and fear, doing Thy will in all things.
Give them grace that they may be temperate, industrious, diligent, devout, and charitable.
Defend them against the assaults of the enemy, and grant them wisdom and strength to resist all temptation and corruption of this life, and direct them in the way of salvation:
Through the merits of Thy Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and the intercessions of His Most-Holy Mother and of all Thy blessed Saints. Amen.
And this:
Lord Jesus Christ, give Thy light to my children. I entrust them to Thee. Thou gavest them to me, but I am weak and unable to guide them, so, please, illuminate them.