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Bedtime prayers for kids

Short, gentle bedtime prayers for children, each paired with a Bible verse.

A thank-you prayer

Dear God, thank You for today — for my family, my friends, and the food I ate. Thank You for loving me. Amen.

Jesus, the dark feels big tonight. Thank You that You are with me and You never sleep. Help me rest. Amen.

Lord, please watch over everyone in my family tonight. Keep us safe and help us love each other. Amen.

God, I made some wrong choices today. I’m sorry. Thank You for forgiving me. Help me do better tomorrow. Amen.

Father, tomorrow is in Your hands. Help me be kind and brave. Goodnight, God. Amen.

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

Psalm 4:8 (KJV)

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

Psalm 121:3-4 (KJV)

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:9 (KJV)

When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

Proverbs 3:24 (KJV)

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