Teaching children to pray is a wonderful way to help them develop a strong foundation of faith, gratitude, and trust in God. Prayers provide a channel for children to express their hopes, fears, and thanks, fostering a deeper connection with their spiritual life.
Prayers For Children To Say
This collection of prayers is designed to guide children in their daily interactions with God, helping them to grow in love, wisdom, and faith. Each prayer is accompanied by a Bible verse, offering scriptural support and further enriching the spiritual journey of young believers.
1. A Morning Prayer for Children
Dear God, thank You for this new day. Help me to be kind, loving, and obedient. Guide my actions and words so that they bring joy to others. Protect me and my family as we go about our day.
Psalm 5:3
“In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.”
I trust in Your love and care for me. Thank You for watching over us. Amen.
2. A Bedtime Prayer for Children
Dear God, as I lay down to sleep, I thank You for this day. Please forgive me for any wrongs I have done. Help me to rest well and wake up refreshed.
Psalm 4:8
“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
Thank You for Your constant protection and love. Amen.
3. A Prayer for Children’s Health
Dear God, please keep me healthy and strong. Help me to make good choices that keep my body and mind well. Heal any sicknesses I may have and protect me from illness.
Jeremiah 30:17
“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord.”
Thank You for Your healing power and care. Amen.
4. A Prayer for School Success
Dear God, help me to do well in school. Give me the wisdom and understanding to learn new things. Help me to listen to my teachers and do my best in all my work.
Proverbs 2:6
“For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
Thank You for guiding me in my studies. Amen.
5. A Prayer for Friendship
Dear God, thank You for my friends. Help me to be a good friend to them. Teach me to share, be kind, and to support them when they need me.
Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
Thank You for the gift of friendship. Amen.
6. A Prayer for Obedience
Dear God, help me to obey my parents and those in authority. Give me the strength to follow their guidance and respect their wisdom.
Ephesians 6:1
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”
Thank You for giving me loving adults who guide me. Amen.
7. A Prayer for Safety
Dear God, please keep me safe in all I do. Protect me from danger and harm. Guide me to make safe choices and watch over me always.
Psalm 121:7-8
“The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”
Thank You for Your constant protection. Amen.
8. A Prayer for Kindness
Dear God, help me to be kind to everyone I meet. Teach me to share Your love through my actions and words.
Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Thank You for showing me how to be kind. Amen.
9. A Prayer for Gratitude
Dear God, thank You for all the blessings You have given me. Help me to always be grateful and to remember to thank You each day.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
I am thankful for Your love and care. Amen.
10. A Prayer for Forgiveness
Dear God, I am sorry for any wrong things I have done. Please forgive me and help me to make better choices.
1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
Thank You for Your forgiveness and love. Amen.
11. A Prayer for Courage
Dear God, give me the courage to do what is right, even when it is hard. Help me to stand up for what I believe in.
Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Thank You for always being with me. Amen.
12. A Prayer for Patience
Dear God, teach me to be patient with myself and others. Help me to wait calmly and to trust in Your timing.
Galatians 5:22
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.”
Thank You for helping me grow in patience. Amen.
13. A Prayer for Love
Dear God, fill my heart with love for You and others. Help me to show love in all I do and say.
1 Corinthians 13:13
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
Thank You for Your perfect love. Amen.
14. A Prayer for Honesty
Dear God, help me to always tell the truth. Give me the strength to be honest, even when it is difficult.
Proverbs 12:22
“The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.”
Thank You for guiding me in honesty. Amen.
15. A Prayer for Wisdom
Dear God, give me wisdom to make good decisions. Help me to understand what is right and to follow Your path.
James 1:5
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
Thank You for sharing Your wisdom with me. Amen.
16. A Prayer for Strength
Dear God, give me strength to face any challenges. Help me to be strong in my faith and in my actions.
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Thank You for Your strength that supports me. Amen.
17. A Prayer for Joy
Dear God, fill my heart with joy. Help me to find happiness in You and in the blessings You have given me.
Nehemiah 8:10
“The joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Thank You for the joy that comes from knowing You. Amen.
18. A Prayer for Peace
Dear God, grant me peace in my heart and mind. Help me to trust in You and not be anxious.
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Thank You for Your perfect peace. Amen.
19. A Prayer for Hope
Dear God, help me to always have hope. Even when things are difficult, remind me that You are in control and that Your plans for me are good.
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Thank You for the hope You give me. Amen.
20. A Prayer for Guidance
Dear God, guide me in all my decisions. Show me the right path and help me to follow it faithfully.
Psalm 32:8
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
Thank You for Your guidance and wisdom. Amen.
21. A Prayer for Understanding
Dear God, help me to understand others and to be compassionate. Teach me to listen and to see things from their perspective.
Proverbs 3:5
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
Thank You for helping me to understand and love others. Amen.
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Prayer for Compassion
Dear God, fill my heart with compassion for those who are hurting. Help me to reach out and offer help and kindness.
Colossians 3:12
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
Thank You for showing me how to be compassionate. Amen.
23. A Prayer for Humility
Dear God, teach me to be humble in all I do. Help me to put others before myself and to serve with a willing heart.
Philippians 2:3
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”
Thank You for Your example of humility. Amen.
24. A Prayer for Generosity
Dear God, help me to be generous with what I have. Teach me to share willingly and to give with a joyful heart.
2 Corinthians 9:7
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
Thank You for the blessings I can share. Amen.
25. A Prayer for Faith
Dear God, strengthen my faith in You. Help me to trust in Your promises and to rely on Your love and power.
Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
Thank You for the gift of faith. Amen.
26. A Prayer for Self-Control
Dear God, help me to have self-control in all I do. Teach me to make good choices and to avoid temptation.
Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”
Thank You for helping me to grow in self-control. Amen.
27. A Prayer for Respect
Dear God, help me to show respect to everyone. Teach me to honor my parents, teachers, and friends through my words and actions.
1 Peter 2:17
“Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.”
Thank You for teaching me to respect others. Amen.
28. A Prayer for Contentment
Dear God, help me to be content with what I have. Teach me to appreciate the blessings You have given me and not to compare myself to others.
Philippians 4:11-12
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”
Thank You for Your provision and love. Amen.
29. A Prayer for Honoring Parents
Dear God, help me to honor my parents in all I do. Give me the wisdom to listen to their advice and to respect their authority.
Exodus 20:12
“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.”
Thank You for my parents and their love. Amen.
30. A Prayer for Responsibility
Dear God, teach me to be responsible with my tasks and duties. Help me to take care of what I have and to do my best in all my responsibilities.
Luke 16:10
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”
Thank You for guiding me to be responsible. Amen.
Conclusion
Prayer is a powerful tool that can help children navigate life’s challenges, celebrate their blessings, and build a personal relationship with God. By incorporating these prayers into their daily routines, children can develop habits of gratitude, kindness, and faithfulness.
The accompanying Bible verses provide a scriptural foundation, reinforcing the importance of these virtues in their lives. As they grow, these prayers can serve as a constant reminder of God’s love, guidance, and protection, nurturing their spiritual growth and grounding them in their faith.
