There is nothing more soothing to a child than the sound of their parent’s voices praying with them before bed.
Saying a prayer together is a ritual that helps kids feel loved and protected, and it gives them something to hold onto during times of stress or fear.
If you’re looking for a bedtime prayer to recite with your child, here are 10 prayers that can be used by families of any faith.
10 Bedtime Prayer For Kid
1)
“Dear Lord, thank you for this day. Thank you for our family and for blessing us with everything we need.
Help us to be kind and gentle to others, and help us to always do what is right.
Give us peaceful dreams tonight, and protect us while we sleep.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.”
2)
“God, we come to You tonight asking for Your protection.
Surround us with Your love and keep us safe while we sleep.
Help us to be kind and good people, and please forgive us for any wrongs we may have committed today.
Give us peaceful dreams and a good night’s rest.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.”
3)
“Heavenly Father, we come to You tonight thanking You for this day. Thank You for our family and for all the good things You have blessed us with.
Help us to be kind and gentle to others, and help us to always do what is right.
Please help us to have sweet dreams, and please protect our home while we’re sleeping.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.”
4)
“Dear Lord, thank You for this day and all the blessings You give us each and every day.
Thank You for our family, and please give Ma and Pa peaceful dreams tonight.
Please watch over us while we sleep, protecting us from all harm. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.”
5)
“God, thank You for this day that You have given me. Thank You for my family and for blessing me with everything I need.
Help me to be kind and gentle to others, and please help me to always do what is right.
Give me peaceful dreams tonight, and keep me safe while I sleep. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”
6)
“Lord, we come before You tonight grateful for all You have done for us.
Thank You for blessing us with a wonderful day. Please give our family peaceful dreams tonight.
Protect those of us who are sleeping against harm, and protect our home as well.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.”
7)
“God, we come to You tonight asking for Your guidance. Help us to make the right decisions, and please lead us down the path You have planned for us.
Help us to be kind and gentle to others, and help us to always do what is right.
Give us peaceful dreams tonight, and keep us safe while we sleep.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.”
8)
“Dear Lord, we come to You tonight asking for Your help.
We are so grateful for all You have done for us, but there are some things we do not understand.
Please show us the way forward and lead us down the path You have planned for us.
Help us to be kind and gentle to others, and please help us to always do what is right.
Give us peaceful dreams tonight, and keep us safe while we sleep.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.”
9)
“Heavenly Father, we come to You tonight asking for guidance in our lives.
Please show us the way forward and lead us down the path You have planned for us.
Help us to be kind and gentle to others, and please help us to always do what is right.
Give us peaceful dreams tonight, and keep us safe while we sleep.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.”
10)
“Heavenly Father, we come to You tonight asking for Your protection. Surround us with Your love and keep us safe while we sleep.
Help us to be kind and good people, and please forgive us for any wrongs we may have committed today.
Give us peaceful dreams and a good night’s rest.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.”
Conclusion
You are free to use any of the versions of the prayer given above, or you can create your own.
As long as you are sincere in your prayers, God will certainly hear and answer them. Goodnight, and sweet dreams!
