12 prayers · every moment
The Psalms show us how to talk to God — honestly, joyfully, and boldly. Here are twelve child-friendly prayers for every moment of your day.
Good morning, Lord! Thank You for waking me up today. This is the day You have made — I want to rejoice and be glad in it! Help me to follow Your ways today, to be kind to others, and to remember that Your love never runs out. Amen.
Dear God, thank You for keeping me safe today. I lie down and sleep in peace, because You alone keep me safe. You never sleep or get tired — You are watching over me all through the night. Rest me well so I can praise You tomorrow. Amen.
Lord, I'm feeling scared right now. But You say "fear not, for I am with you." You are my light and my salvation — so who should I be afraid of? You are my strong fortress. Please cover me with Your wings and help me feel Your peace. Amen.
God, I'm feeling sad and I don't know what to do. You say You are near to the brokenhearted. Please be near to me right now. Help me to put my hope in You, knowing that joy will come again. You see every one of my tears. Amen.
Thank You, God! You are so good and Your love never runs out. You forgive everything I have done wrong, You heal me, and You fill my life with good things. I shout for joy because You made me and I belong to You. Bless the LORD, O my soul! Amen.
Dear Lord, please bless my family. Thank You for the people who love me and take care of me. Help each of us to walk in Your ways and love one another well. Bring peace and joy to our home. Let Your goodness and mercy follow us all the days of our lives. Amen.
Lord, thank You for my friends. How good and pleasant it is when people get along! Help us to be kind to each other and to make peace when we disagree. Be with each of my friends today. Show them that You love them and that Your love endures forever. Amen.
Lord, I need help right now! I lift my eyes up to the mountains — but my help comes from You, the Maker of heaven and earth. You never sleep, You are always watching over me. Please guide me and show me what to do. I trust in You. Amen.
God, I did something wrong and I am truly sorry. Please forgive me and wash me clean on the inside. Create a new heart in me — one that really wants to do what is right. Thank You that You don't hold my mistakes against me forever. Your love reaches all the way to heaven. Amen.
O LORD, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! When I look at the sky, the mountains, the stars at night, and all the animals You made — I am amazed. Thank You for making such a beautiful world and for letting me live in it. Help me to take good care of it. Amen.
Lord, Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Help me to learn well today and to use my mind for good things. Give me wisdom to know right from wrong. Let everything I do today please You and help others. Amen.
God, I just want to praise You today! Praise You with singing! Praise You with jumping and dancing! Let everything that breathes praise Your name — and right now, that includes me! You are great, You are good, and Your love lasts forever. Hallelujah! Amen.
Many of the Psalms are themselves prayers! When you read a psalm, you can pray it straight back to God in your own words. The Psalms teach us that we can be completely honest with God — happy, sad, confused, or excited. He loves to hear from you.
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