Jesus loved kids. He wants kids to approach Him freely and with an open heart. We should teach our children how to say prayers for kids so that they can forge a deeper relationship with Jesus, even at a young age.
In the book of Proverbs, it is written that we should train up a child in the way they should go so that even when they grow old, they will not depart from it. So while they are young, develop in them the habit of praying.
The prayers don’t need to be long and wordy. God knows what we need before we even pray. It’s not the length of the prayer that matters. It’s the heart of the believer that God looks into. Let’s teach our children to have a heart like that of David.
Let us pray.
Prayers for Kids
Short Prayer For Kids
God our Father in Heaven, we stand before You in prayer, humble before Your great presence. We lift up to You and pray for the children of believers. Lord Jesus, You said that whenever two or three are gathered in Your Name, there You will be. We humbly ask for Your presence beside us. We know that the prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective, yet we claim no righteousness of our own other than the righteousness of our Lord Jesus. Lord, we lift up and pray for these children whom You’ve entrusted to these parents to guide and mold according to Your will. May the parents recognize early Your purpose for their kids, and may You strengthen their faith as they obey and mold the children according to Your plan. Protect the children and keep them away from danger and harm. Surround the kids with Your angels, especially during the times when the parents are not with them. Guide them and mold them to be Christlike. Teach them Your values, and may they take these to heart. Lead them away from harmful influences that will draw them away from You. Lead them towards that which is good and pleasing. Prune their character, Lord, and remove the tendency to commit sin. Surround with good influences who will firmly but gently lead them to the right path. While the kids are malleable, let only Christian influences mold their hearts and minds. Help them to obey their parents and other authorities in their life joyfully. Do not let them foster a rebellious heart. Bless their families and surround them with a caring and nurturing environment. Help them in their schoolwork and may they enjoy learning and have a genuine thirst for it. May they discover their God-given gifts and talents early. May they use these to serve You and glorify You. May You guide them and be with them always. In Jesus’ name, we pray. And God’s people said, “Amen!”.
📖 Matthew 19:14
"But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
Nice Short Prayer For Kids
Father in heaven, thank you for the blessings You have given me today. Thank You to my loving parents who take care of me always. Thank You for providing our daily needs. Thank You to my friends and relatives who play with me and teach me good things. Help me to obey my parents with joy and a smile on my face. Please help me to use gadgets wisely. Help me to grow wiser and be more like Jesus. Thank You for protecting me from evil, and don’t let any bad spirits come near me. Please surround me with Your angels to protect me from all evil. Thank You, Lord, for everything You do. Please answer this prayer. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
📖 Proverbs 22:6
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
A Short & Simple Prayer For Kids
Lord God, I praise and bless You because You are the Lord and King in my life. Thank You for everything that You have given me. Thank You to my parents my friends, my teachers, and my relatives. Give us our daily needs, and please don’t let my parents worry too much. Please help me do well in school and guide me to obey my parents quickly and without complaint. Thank You, Lord, for answering this prayer in Jesus’ name. Amen.
📖 Mark 10:14-15
"But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
Short Prayer For Kid’s Connection To God
Lord God, Heavenly Father, I pray that You always stay by my side and surround me with Your angels always. Please help me to trust You always in everything I do. Thank You for the people You gave me who take care of me, who play with me, and who teach me many cool things like learning to pray to You. I can’t see You, but I can feel You in my heart. Please always stay there. In Jesus’s Name, I pray. Amen.
📖 Matthew 6:8
"Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him."
Daily Short Kids Prayer
Lord, thank you for everything you gave me. Thank you for the loving people in my life, the good food that You let me eat, the things that I learn in school, and the times that You let me play and enjoy my time with my family and friends. Thank you for everything You do in my life. Amen.
📖 1 Samuel 16:7
"But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart."
Prayer For Kids In School
Lord God, thank you for bringing me safely to school. Protect our school from evil, and don’t let any bad people come near us. Guide our teachers to teach us only the good things from You. Teach me to do well in school and make me grow better and better every day. Thank You for answering my prayer in Jesus’s name. Amen.
📖 Psalm 8:2
"Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger."
Prayer For Kids In Kindergarten
Lord God in heaven, thank you for the good school and the good teachers You gave us. Teach us good things always, like obeying our parents and teachers. Protect us from evil people. Thank you for the time to learn and play in school. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
📖 Deuteronomy 6:6-7
"And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up."
Short Morning Prayer For Kids
Lord God, thank You for this new day You gave me. Thank You for giving me my family, who loves me. Thank You for giving me good food to eat. Thank You for giving me time to play and have fun. Thank You for everything You do for me. In Jesus’s name. Amen.
📖 Psalm 127:3
"Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward."
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Prayer Points for Kids
Use these prayer points to guide your personal prayer time:
- Pray for children to develop a genuine and personal relationship with Jesus from a young age
- Ask God to give parents wisdom and patience to teach their children how to pray
- Pray that children will learn to approach God freely and with open hearts without fear
- Ask God to help children develop a consistent habit of daily prayer
- Pray for children to have hearts that seek after God like David did
- Ask God to protect children's minds and hearts while they are in school
- Pray that children will learn to trust God with their needs, big and small
- Ask God to help children understand that He hears every prayer they pray
- Pray for children to experience God's presence in their morning prayers
- Ask God to help children grow in faith and understanding of His Word
- Pray that children will learn to pray simple, sincere prayers from their hearts
- Ask God to surround children in kindergarten with His love and protection
- Pray for children to develop gratitude and thankfulness in their prayers
- Ask God to help children see answered prayers and strengthen their faith
- Pray that the spiritual training children receive will stay with them throughout their lives
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Bible Verses for Kids
Find strength and comfort in these scriptures:
Matthew 19:14
"But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
Proverbs 22:6
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Mark 10:14-15
"But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
Matthew 6:8
"Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him."
1 Samuel 16:7
"But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart."
Psalm 8:2
"Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger."
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
"And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up."
Psalm 127:3
"Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward."
Matthew 18:3
"And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven."
Ephesians 6:4
"And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord."