Prayers of Gratitude
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Thank You, God, for the fun things I did today. Help me remember the good and not just the hard parts. Amen.
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Lord, thank You for my friends and the people who make me smile. Bless them tonight. Amen.
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God, thank You for food, laughter, and the little things I sometimes forget to notice. Amen.
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Jesus, thank You for helping me learn and grow today, even when things were difficult. Amen.
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Thank You for always being patient with me and loving me no matter what kind of day I had. Amen.
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Prayers for Forgiveness and Growth
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God, I’m sorry for the wrong things I did today. Help me do better tomorrow. Amen.
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Jesus, help me forgive anyone who hurt my feelings today. Help me not stay angry. Amen.
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Lord, teach me to be kind, even when it’s hard. Help me make good choices. Amen.
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God, help me tell the truth, listen well, and treat others the way You want me to. Amen.
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Thank You for giving me another chance every day to grow and learn. Amen.
Prayers for Peace and Rest
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God, quiet my thoughts and help my body relax so I can sleep well tonight. Amen.
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Jesus, help me let go of anything I’m worried about and trust You with it. Amen.
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Lord, fill this room with Your peace. Let my heart feel calm and safe. Amen.
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God, watch over my dreams and help me wake up feeling strong and ready. Amen.
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Thank You for today. Thank You for tonight. Thank You for loving me every moment in between. Amen.
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You don’t have to use these word for word. The goal isn’t perfect prayers. The goal is helping kids learn they can talk to God about anything. The good days. The bad ones. The fears they don’t want to say out loud. The gratitude they don’t always notice.
When bedtime prayers become normal, faith becomes normal too. And over time, children stop borrowing your words and start finding their own.
