Prayers for children to help grow strong spiritual rootsWrite out these prayers for children on small cards. Decorate and laminate them to give as gifts. Stimulate your child's imagination and creativity by asking them to draw any of these prayers for children. Stick the drawing to your refrigerator door as an encouragement to them to continue. “Lord, I choose to yield and grow in Your loving grace and protection.” Psalm 91: 1 “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. “Lord, help me to be a good friend to those around me. Show me how to sow seeds of love wherever I go.” 1 John 4:11 “Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” Teach your little ones the importance of thinking about friends and family by using these prayers for children. “Lord, help us to be open and pray for those around us as the need arises.” Luke 11:10 “For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.” “Lord, I now choose to develop all my special gifts and unique talents.” 2 Timothy 1:6 “…Stir up the gift of God which is in you…” “Lord, help me to see the fun side of life. Knowing that You are always working out things for the best even if it does not seem so.” Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose.”
The scripture verses reinforce the prayers, for children are sponges when it comes to learning something off by heart. “Lord, I choose to take responsibility for my thoughts. When I focus on the good things I see more and more good things everywhere.” Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy, think on these things.” Prayers for children during exam time. “Lord, thank You for my brain, personality and thoughts. I choose to think about the special moments of today.” Psalm 139:14 “I will praise Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are Thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”
“Lord, help me to think joyful and pure thoughts as they help me to walk in love.” John 15:11 “These things I have spoken unto you, that My joy might remain in you and that your joy might be full.” Using colour when printing these prayers for children, be they your own children or those of friends, brings the prayers to life and gives the little ones a craft that teaches. “Lord help me to grow in faith and courage so I can take care of my body in the best way possible making me a strong vessel to serve others around me.” 1 Corinthians 6:19 “Lord, show me how to stand up for what is important and valuable to You.” Hebrews 6:12a “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold unto eternal life…”
“Lord, thank You for all the wonderful things You have made. Show me how to be kind and fair to animals, plants and the environment.” Psalm 19:1 “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament declareth his handiwork.” Prayers for children need not be long. It is better to keep them short and sweet. “Lord, show me simple ways to serve others around me.” “Lord, help me to wait patiently for Your promises to come to pass, I know You have the perfect time.” James 1:3 “Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.” Prayers for children's protection. “Lord, as I apply Your armour to me by day and night I become more aware of Your loving provision and protection.” Ephesians 6:11 “Put on the whole armour of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” “Lord, I ask you to send your angels to protect me as I go through this day. When I think I am weak You become strong in my heart.” Romans 8:31 “What shall we say then to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?” Wisdom is one of God's greatest gifts. Include requests for wisdom in any of your prayers for children. As a parent, develop your own Godly wisdom by reading Proverbs. “Lord, give me wisdom to do my best and leave You with the rest.” “Lord, give me wisdom to know when it is time to work and when it is time to play.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” “Lord, help me to give my best today and every day, knowing You will take care of the rest.” 1 Peter 5:7 “Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.” “Lord, I allow all the good in me to flow freely. You have put so many good things inside me. I have more than enough to make a wonderful life ahead.” John 6:63b “…The words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.”
“Lord , I choose Your ways of love: Fill me now so that my day overflows with love and blessings.” “Lord, Your word says in Psalm 139 that I am fearfully and wonderfully made and even if others have said differently, I choose to accept that You have made me in Your love and in Your perfection.” “Lord, thank You that we are all so different, like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. Help me to fit into Your big picture for my life.” “Lord, thank You for the promise of Your Holy Spirit to be my helper as I face daily life. Keep my mind on your goodness.” John 14:17 “Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him; but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.” “Lord, help me to listen to Your loving voice that leads me to the abundant life of love. I receive it now.” John 10:10b “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” “Lord, I am learning new things every day. Help me to be patient with myself and others, as we all learn in different ways because you made each one of us unique.” “Lord, I am willing to change and be flexible so You can guide me in your truth and wisdom.” Proverbs 3:5+6 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not on your own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” “Lord as one small candle lights up a dark room, I want to shine Your light wherever I go today.” Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” “Lord, today I want to learn to appreciate laughter and tears, play and work, and see that each is important and part of every person’s life.” “I accept that God loves and forgives me. God knows best so I choose to also love and forgive myself for the things that have happened.” 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” “I receive God’s love that never fails, knowing that in His love I can face any challenge I may face today.” “I choose to keep an open mind so God can show me the other side of all matters that happen in my day.”
“Even though I might not have fame and fortune, show me how to enjoy the things I have now.” “Lord, show me the difference between the things I need and the things that are greed.” “Lord, help me to see the beauty and good in those around me.” “Thank You Lord that I can go through today with me, so I can go in confidence knowing You are always with me.” Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” “Even though I think some problems are too big for me, Lord. Lead me to see how I can make simple and easy plans to cope today. You always work things out for the good when we love and trust you.” Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Prayers for children to understand God and His love for us all “Lord, today I choose to praise You just because You are God. You are wiser, more loving, more powerful and more caring than anybody on earth.” Psalm 150:6 “Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.” “Lord thank You for accepting me exactly the way I am. Even though I don’t understand everything about You God, I accept You just because You are God.” “Lord, help me to make a new friend today and show Your kindness to somebody in need even if it is by doing something small.” Proverbs 18:24 “A man that hath friends must show himself friendly and there is a friend who sticketh closer than a brother.” “Lord, help me know that You are both gentle and strong enough to take care of me today and every day of my life.” Romans 8:31 “What shall we say then to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?” Prayers for children to accept themselves “Lord, lead me to my reason for being alive so I can find what is best for me to do and have fulfilled life knowing that want I am doing I do in my special way.” “Lord, help me to enjoy doing things in my special way, in the same way as getting a prize for finishing.” Hebrews 12:1b “…and let us run the race with endurance that is set before us,” Prayers for children to be thankful for the things they have and the wonders of God's creation around them. “Today I choose to be grateful for the all the little things that I see and feel in my life.” Psalm 100:4 “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise; be thankful unto Him, and bless His name.” “Today I choose to notice all the kind and good things that come my way.” Prayers for children for friendship and sharing. “Lord, help me to be a good and faithful friend to those around me. Help me to believe the best of those around me.” “Lord, help me to be a better me, and not concentrate on being better than others around me and at school.” “Lord, lead me to see past myself sometimes and notice the needs of others; to be generous and giving of heart.” Remember to make prayers for children into a time of fun. In this way their prayers for children who are friends or classmates will become a part of everyday life. Prayers for children includes these ten top tips. Families that pray together,stay together. Teaching your children to pray is one thing. Praying for them yourself is as important.
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