Bedtime prayers offer children a comforting way to end their day with God. These simple conversations with our Heavenly Father help kids feel safe, loved, and grateful as they drift off to sleep. In this collection of 17 bedtime prayers, you’ll find child-friendly petitions covering protection, family, friends, fears, and more – each with an encouraging Bible verse.
Powerful Bedtime Prayer For Kids
Whether establishing a nightly prayer routine or looking for new ways to teach children about prayer, these gentle, faith-building prayers will help young hearts connect with God in meaningful ways before sleep.
1. Bedtime Prayer For Protection
Dear Heavenly Father, as I get ready to sleep, please watch over me tonight. Keep me safe from bad dreams and scary thoughts. Send Your angels to guard my room and protect my family too. Help me not to be afraid because I know You’re always with me. Thank You for taking care of me all day and all night long.
Psalm 4:8
“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.” Thank You for giving me peaceful sleep and keeping me safe. Goodnight, God. Amen.
2. Bedtime Prayer For Sweet Dreams
Dear Jesus, please fill my mind with happy thoughts as I sleep tonight. Give me dreams about good things that make me smile. If I have any scary dreams, help me remember You’re right here with me. Thank You for all the fun I had today and for giving me rest tonight.
Proverbs 3:24
“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.” Jesus, make my sleep sweet and my dreams happy tonight. Amen.
3. Bedtime Prayer For Family
Dear God, thank You for my mommy, daddy, brothers, sisters, and everyone in my family. Please bless them while they sleep and keep them healthy and safe. Help us all to love each other and be kind. Thank You for making us a family.
Numbers 6:24-26
“The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.” Bless my whole family tonight, God. Amen.
4. Bedtime Prayer For Friends
Dear Lord, thank You for my friends at school and church. Please watch over them tonight and keep them safe. Help us to be good friends who share and care about each other. Thank You for giving me people to play with and learn with.
1 Samuel 20:42
“The LORD be between you and me forever.” Help me be a good friend, God, and bless all my friends tonight. Amen.
5. Bedtime Prayer For Thankfulness
Dear God, thank You for today! Thank You for my home, my food, my toys, and all the good things You give me. Thank You for the sun that shined and the birds that sang. Help me remember to say thank You every day.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Thank You for everything, God. Goodnight! Amen.
6. Bedtime Prayer For Forgiveness
Dear Jesus, I’m sorry for the wrong things I did today – when I didn’t share, when I got angry, or when I didn’t listen. Please forgive me and help me do better tomorrow. Thank You for always loving me no matter what.
1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” Thank You for forgiving me, Jesus. Amen.
7. Bedtime Prayer For School
Dear God, thank You for my school and teachers. Help me learn new things tomorrow and be kind to my classmates. Give me a good rest tonight so I can think clearly at school. Help me remember that You’re with me even at school.
Proverbs 2:6
“For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” Help me learn well tomorrow, God. Amen.
8. Bedtime Prayer For Sick Friends
Dear Jesus, please make [friend’s name] feel better soon. Help the doctors know how to help them, and give them comfort while they’re sick. Help me to be kind and pray for them until they’re all better.
James 5:15
“And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up.” Please heal my friend, Jesus. Amen.
9. Bedtime Prayer When Scared
Dear God, sometimes I feel scared at night, but I know You’re bigger than anything that frightens me. Please help me be brave and remember You’re right here with me. Your love makes the dark not so scary.
Psalm 56:3
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” I trust You tonight, God. Thank You for protecting me. Amen.
10. Bedtime Prayer For Pets
Dear Lord, thank You for my pet [pet’s name]. Please keep them safe and healthy tonight. Help me take good care of them and remember they’re Your creation too. Thank You for making animals that bring us joy.
Proverbs 12:10
“The righteous care for the needs of their animals.” Help me care for my pet well, God. Amen.
11. Bedtime Prayer For The World
Dear God, please help children everywhere who don’t have homes or enough food. Help the people who are sick or lonely. Please show me how I can help others too. Thank You for taking care of everyone in the world.
Matthew 5:16
“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Help me shine for You, God. Amen.
12. Bedtime Prayer For Tomorrow
Dear Jesus, thank You for today. Please help me have a good day tomorrow. Help me listen to my parents, be kind to others, and remember You’re with me all day. Give me good rest tonight so I can have energy tomorrow.
Lamentations 3:22-23
“Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning.” Thank You for new mercies tomorrow! Amen.
13. Bedtime Prayer For God’s Love
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for loving me so much. Help me feel Your love as I go to sleep tonight. No matter what happens, help me remember that You will always love me. Your love is better than anything!
Romans 8:38-39
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life… will be able to separate us from the love of God.” Thank You for never stopping to love me. Amen.
14. Bedtime Prayer When Moving
Dear God, I feel a little nervous about moving to a new home. Please help me not be scared and help me make new friends. Help me remember You’ll be with me in the new house just like You are here.
Deuteronomy 31:8
“The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Thank You for going with me, God. Amen.
15. Bedtime Prayer For Church
Dear Jesus, thank You for my church and Sunday School. Help me learn more about You when I go to church. Bless my pastors and teachers who help me understand the Bible. Help me worship You with all my heart.
Psalm 122:1
“I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the LORD.'” Help me love going to church, Jesus. Amen.
16. Bedtime Prayer For Holidays
Dear God, thank You for this special holiday time! Help me remember that Jesus is the best present of all. Keep my family safe as we travel or have visitors. Help me be patient and kind during all the excitement.
Luke 2:11
“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Thank You for sending Jesus! Amen.
17. Bedtime Prayer For God’s Presence
Dear Jesus, I’m so glad You’re always with me, even when I’m sleeping. Help me remember that You see me, hear me, and love me all the time. Thank You for promising never to leave me alone.
Matthew 28:20
“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Thank You for being with me tonight, Jesus. Amen.
Conclusion
As we tuck our children in each night, these bedtime prayers create sacred moments of peace and connection with God. The simple act of praying together builds spiritual foundations that last a lifetime, teaching children they’re never alone and always loved by their Heavenly Father. May these 17 prayers become cherished tools in your family’s nightly routine – comforting anxious hearts, expressing gratitude, and wrapping your child in God’s protective love as they sleep. Sweet dreams and God’s peace to all His little ones as they learn to whisper their cares to Him each night.
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