Classic Children Prayers

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When you were a child, do you remember saying model prayers? Prayers are a tradition that has been passed down for generations. This is the time when children can reflect on their day and ask for God’s protection during the night. In this blog post, we will share some of our favorite children’s prayers. Our hope is that these prayers will bring peace and comfort to your little ones as they fall asleep.

Simple Prayers Have Spiritual Value

Saying prayers at is a tradition that has been passed down for many generations. It is a time when children can reflect on their day and ask for God’s protection during the night. In this blog post, we will share some of our favorite children’s bedtime prayers. We hope that these prayers will bring peace and comfort to your little ones as they drift off to sleep.

Bedtime prayers are a great way for children to reflect on their day and ask God for protection during the night. Many different prayers , but we wanted to share some of our favorites with you. We hope that these prayers will bring peace and comfort to your little ones as they drift off to sleep.

My mom used to say prayers with me every night when I was little. I have fond memories of her tucking me in and then sitting by my bedside as we said our prayers together. Even though I’m all grown up now, I still say a prayer every night. It’s a nice way to reflect on my day and ask God for protection during the night.

Classic Children Prayers

Here are some of our favorite children’s prayers:

“Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep”

“Now I lay me down to sleep,

I pray the Lord my soul to keep.

Guardian Angels are near me,

so I will not fear.

I pray for peace and rest tonight,

and for all those who are struggling.

Amen.”

“The Lord’s Prayer” for Kids

Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen.

“Angel of God, My Guardian Dear”

“Angel of God, my guardian dear,

to whom His love commits me here;

ever this day be at my side,

to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.”

“Jesus Loves Me, This I Know”

“Jesus loves me, this I know,

for the Bible tells me so.

Little ones to Him belong,

they are weak but He is strong.

Yes, Jesus loves me,

The Bible tells me so.”

“God Bless the Moon and Stars Above”

“God bless the moon and stars above,

keep them safe until we meet again.

And bless all those we hold dear,

bring us back to them safe and sound. Amen.”

“Gentle Jesus Meek and Mild”

“Gentle Jesus, meek and mild,

look upon a little child;

pity my simplicity,

suffer me to come to Thee. Amen.”

What’s your favorite prayer for kids?

We would love to hear about your favorite prayers for kids. Please share them in the comments section below. We hope that these prayers will bring peace and comfort to your little ones as they drift off to sleep.

Prayer is a simple and powerful way to bring peace and comfort to your little ones . We hope that you enjoyed this collection of favorite prayers. Please share your own favorites in the comments section below. Thank you for reading! God bless!

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