Bedtime Prayer For Children
When words are hard to find, these bedtime prayer for children can help you bring your exact situation before God — whether you need a quick moment of peace, a deeper time of prayer, or specific words for someone you love. Choose the prayer that fits where you are right now.
Quick Prayer for Bedtime Prayer For Children
Heavenly Father, as we lay down tonight, we ask for Your comforting presence to surround us. Let Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard our hearts and minds. Help us to release today's worries into Your loving hands. May our sleep be sweet and refreshing, as You watch over us. Amen.
More Short Prayers (5)
Overcoming Insomnia
Lord Jesus, You know our struggles with sleeplessness. Please quiet our racing thoughts and anxious hearts. Breathe Your peace into our souls, granting us the rest we need. Help us trust in Your promises and find comfort in Your care. Amen.
Need a prayer for a specific person or situation? See the sections below.
Heavenly Father, as we prepare to close our eyes for the night, we are reminded of Your promise that You give sleep to those You love. We ask for Your peace to envelop us, calming any anxious thoughts that linger. Help us to release the burdens of the day, trusting that You hold all things in Your hands. May our sleep be deep and restorative, so that we awaken refreshed and ready to serve You anew. Let Your presence be our comfort and our shield through the night. Thank You for watching over us, even while we rest. Amen.
More Full Prayers
Lord Jesus, as darkness falls, we seek Your light to guide us through the night. You are our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. When worries and fears try to steal our peace, remind us of Your unfailing love. Help us to breathe deeply of Your grace, letting go of our anxieties. May our sleep be sweet and undisturbed, as we rest in the knowledge that You are with us. Thank You for being our safe haven and for the new mercies that come with each morning. Amen.
(4 verses)
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
— Matthew 5:4 (WEB)
“casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.”
— 1 Peter 5:7 (WEB)
“Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
— Nehemiah 8:10 (WEB)
“As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
— Joshua 24:15 (WEB)
(4 verses)
“Behold, children are a heritage of the LORD. The fruit of the womb is his reward.”
— Psalm 127:3 (WEB)
“For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7 (WEB)
“For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.”
— Psalm 91:11 (WEB)
“Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed. Save me, and I will be saved, for you are my praise.”
— Jeremiah 17:14 (WEB)
(4 verses)
“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day's own evil is sufficient.”
— Matthew 6:34 (WEB)
“For I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
— Jeremiah 29:11 (WEB)
“But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
— Romans 5:8 (WEB)
“The prayer of faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.”
— James 5:15 (WEB)
How to Pray This Right Now
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Find a quiet place where you can focus. Take a few slow breaths.
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Read through the prayer above for bedtime prayer for children, or say it in your own words.
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Sit quietly for a moment after praying. Let God's peace settle over you.