Bedtime is a special moment for children to feel God’s love and peace before they sleep. These bedtime prayers for kids are crafted in simple, comforting words to help young hearts connect with God, seeking His protection, love, and guidance. Each prayer, paired with a Bible verse, encourages children to trust in God’s care, easing fears and fostering a sense of security.
Bedtime Prayer For Kids
Perfect for parents and guardians to share, these prayers create a nightly routine of faith and comfort, enveloping kids in God’s embrace as they rest on this peaceful Sunday evening.
1. Bedtime Prayer For God’s Protection
Dear God, as I go to bed, I ask for Your protection. Please keep me safe all night with Your love. Send Your angels to watch over me and chase away any fears. Help me sleep peacefully, knowing You’re with me. Thank You for always keeping me safe. Amen.
Psalm 91:11
“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.”
2. Bedtime Prayer For Peaceful Sleep
Dear God, tonight I pray for peaceful sleep. Calm my heart and mind so I can rest well. Take away any worries and fill me with Your peace. Help me dream happy dreams and wake up feeling loved. Thank You for giving me sweet sleep. Amen.
Psalm 4:8
“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
3. Bedtime Prayer For No Bad Dreams
Dear God, as I close my eyes, I pray for no bad dreams. Please fill my mind with happy thoughts and Your love. Keep scary dreams away and let me sleep soundly. Help me feel safe in Your arms all night. Thank You for watching over me. Amen.
Psalm 34:7
“The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.”
4. Bedtime Prayer For Feeling Safe
Dear God, as I go to sleep, I ask to feel safe. Wrap me in Your love like a warm blanket. Keep me safe from harm and help me trust You’re near. Let me rest knowing You’re watching over me. Thank You for being my protector. Amen.
Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.”
5. Bedtime Prayer For A Happy Heart
Dear God, tonight I pray for a happy heart. Fill me with Your joy as I go to sleep. Help me think of good things and feel Your love. Take away any sadness and let me rest peacefully. Thank You for making my heart happy. Amen.
Nehemiah 8:10
“The joy of the Lord is your strength.”
6. Bedtime Prayer For Thankfulness
Dear God, as I get ready for bed, I thank You for today. Thank You for my family, friends, and all the fun things I did. Help me sleep with a thankful heart. Keep me safe and let me wake up happy. Thank You for Your love. Amen.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
7. Bedtime Prayer For God’s Love
Dear God, as I lay down, I pray to feel Your love. Hug me tight with Your kindness and help me know You’re near. Keep me safe and let me sleep with a happy heart. Thank You for loving me always. Amen.
1 John 4:16
“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love.”
8. Bedtime Prayer For Courage
Dear God, tonight I pray for courage. Help me not be afraid in the dark or of bad dreams. Fill me with Your strength and keep me safe all night. Let me sleep bravely, knowing You’re with me. Thank You for making me strong. Amen.
Joshua 1:9
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you.”
9. Bedtime Prayer For Good Dreams
Dear God, as I go to bed, I pray for good dreams. Fill my sleep with happy thoughts and Your love. Keep scary dreams away and help me rest peacefully. Let me wake up with a smile. Thank You for giving me sweet dreams. Amen.
Psalm 16:7
“I will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me.”
10. Bedtime Prayer For Family
Dear God, as I sleep, I pray for my family. Keep them safe and fill their hearts with Your love. Help us all rest well and wake up happy together. Thank You for giving me a family to love. Amen.
Psalm 133:1
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”
11. Bedtime Prayer For Friends
Dear God, tonight I pray for my friends. Keep them safe as they sleep and fill their hearts with Your peace. Help us have fun together tomorrow. Thank You for my friends who make me happy. Amen.
Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
12. Bedtime Prayer For Rest
Dear God, as I go to bed, I pray for rest. Help my body and mind relax so I can sleep well. Keep me safe and let me wake up full of energy. Thank You for giving me sweet rest. Amen.
Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
13. Bedtime Prayer For No Fear
Dear God, as I close my eyes, I pray for no fear. Take away any scary thoughts and fill me with Your peace. Keep me safe all night and help me sleep bravely. Thank You for being with me. Amen.
2 Timothy 1:7
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
14. Bedtime Prayer For God’s Care
Dear God, tonight I pray for Your care. Watch over me as I sleep and keep me safe from harm. Fill my heart with Your love and let me rest peacefully. Thank You for always taking care of me. Amen.
Psalm 121:3
“He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber.”
15. Bedtime Prayer For Comfort
Dear God, as I go to bed, I pray for comfort. Hug me with Your love and help me feel safe. Take away any sadness and let me sleep peacefully. Thank You for being my comforter. Amen.
Psalm 23:1
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”
16. Bedtime Prayer For A New Day
Dear God, as I sleep tonight, I pray for a new day. Keep me safe and help me rest well. Let me wake up ready to play and learn with Your love. Thank You for tomorrow’s blessings. Amen.
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.”
17. Bedtime Prayer For Kindness
Dear God, as I go to bed, I pray to be kind. Help me love others like You do. Keep me safe tonight and fill my heart with kindness for tomorrow. Thank You for teaching me to be kind. Amen.
Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
18. Bedtime Prayer For Happiness
Dear God, tonight I pray for happiness. Fill my heart with Your joy as I sleep. Keep me safe and let me dream happy dreams. Help me wake up with a smile. Thank You for making me happy. Amen.
Psalm 16:11
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.”
19. Bedtime Prayer For Safety
Dear God, as I go to sleep, I pray for safety. Keep me and my family safe all night. Send Your angels to guard us and help us rest peacefully. Thank You for Your protection. Amen.
Psalm 91:4
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge.”
20. Bedtime Prayer For Trust
Dear God, tonight I pray to trust You. Help me know You’re always with me, even when I sleep. Keep me safe and fill my heart with peace. Thank You for being my loving God. Amen.
Proverbs 3:5
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
21. Bedtime Prayer For Good Thoughts
Dear God, as I go to bed, I pray for good thoughts. Fill my mind with Your love and keep bad thoughts away. Help me sleep peacefully with happy dreams. Thank You for guiding my mind. Amen.
Philippians 4:8
“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure… think about such things.”
22. Bedtime Prayer For Parents
Dear God, tonight I pray for my parents. Keep them safe and help them sleep well. Thank You for their love and care. Fill our home with Your peace tonight. Thank You for my family. Amen.
Ephesians 6:1
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”
23. Bedtime Prayer For Forgiveness
Dear God, as I go to sleep, I pray for forgiveness. If I did something wrong today, please forgive me. Help me be kind tomorrow and sleep peacefully tonight. Thank You for Your love. Amen.
1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins.”
24. Bedtime Prayer For Strength
Dear God, tonight I pray for strength. Help me be strong and brave as I sleep. Keep me safe and fill me with Your power for tomorrow. Thank You for making me strong. Amen.
Isaiah 40:29
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
25. Bedtime Prayer For Pets
Dear God, as I go to bed, I pray for my pets. Keep them safe and happy tonight. Thank You for giving me furry friends to love. Help us all sleep well. Thank You for Your care. Amen.
Psalm 36:6
“Your righteousness is like the highest mountains… you, Lord, preserve both people and animals.”
26. Bedtime Prayer For Calmness
Dear God, as I lay down, I pray for calmness. Take away any worries and fill me with Your peace. Help me sleep quietly and wake up happy. Thank You for Your soothing love. Amen.
John 16:33
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
27. Bedtime Prayer For Hope
Dear God, tonight I pray for hope. Fill my heart with Your promises as I sleep. Keep me safe and help me dream of good things. Thank You for giving me hope every day. Amen.
Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him.”
28. Bedtime Prayer For School
Dear God, as I go to bed, I pray for school. Keep me safe tonight and help me learn and be kind tomorrow. Fill me with Your love for my teachers and friends. Thank You for school. Amen.
Proverbs 1:5
“Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance.”
29. Bedtime Prayer For Health
Dear God, tonight I pray for health. Keep my body strong and safe as I sleep. Help me rest well so I can play and grow tomorrow. Thank You for taking care of me. Amen.
3 John 1:2
“Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you.”
30. Bedtime Prayer For Angels
Dear God, as I go to sleep, I pray for Your angels. Send them to watch over me and keep me safe all night. Help me rest peacefully in Your care. Thank You for Your angels. Amen.
Psalm 91:12
“They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.”
31. Bedtime Prayer For Love
Dear God, tonight I pray for Your love. Fill my heart with Your kindness as I sleep. Help me love others and feel safe in Your arms. Thank You for loving me always. Amen.
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son.”
32. Bedtime Prayer For Joy
Dear God, as I go to bed, I pray for joy. Fill my heart with Your happiness and keep me safe tonight. Help me dream happy dreams and wake up smiling. Thank You for Your joy. Amen.
Psalm 30:11
“You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.”
33. Bedtime Prayer For Quietness
Dear God, tonight I pray for quietness. Calm my mind and help me sleep peacefully. Keep me safe and let Your love surround me. Thank You for giving me a quiet night. Amen.
Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
34. Bedtime Prayer For Grandparents
Dear God, as I go to sleep, I pray for my grandparents. Keep them safe and happy tonight. Thank You for their love and stories. Help us all rest well. Thank You for Your care. Amen.
Proverbs 16:31
“Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.”
35. Bedtime Prayer For Faith
Dear God, tonight I pray for faith. Help me trust You as I sleep. Keep me safe and fill my heart with Your love. Let me wake up believing in You. Thank You for Your faithfulness. Amen.
Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
36. Bedtime Prayer For Safety At Home
Dear God, as I go to bed, I pray for safety at home. Keep our house safe and everyone in it. Help us sleep peacefully in Your love. Thank You for protecting our home. Amen.
Psalm 121:7
“The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life.”
37. Bedtime Prayer For Good Choices
Dear God, tonight I pray for good choices. Help me make kind decisions tomorrow. Keep me safe as I sleep and fill me with Your wisdom. Thank You for guiding me. Amen.
James 1:5
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all.”
38. Bedtime Prayer For Teachers
Dear God, as I go to sleep, I pray for my teachers. Keep them safe and happy tonight. Thank You for their help and care. Help us all rest well. Thank You for Your love. Amen.
Proverbs 22:6
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
39. Bedtime Prayer For Protection From Storms
Dear God, tonight I pray for protection from storms. Keep me safe if it’s rainy or loud. Help me sleep peacefully in Your care. Thank You for calming the storms around me. Amen.
Mark 4:39
“He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Quiet! Be still!’ Then the wind died down.”
40. Bedtime Prayer For Siblings
Dear God, as I go to bed, I pray for my brothers and sisters. Keep them safe and help us love each other. Fill our home with Your peace tonight. Thank You for my siblings. Amen.
Psalm 127:3
“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.”
41. Bedtime Prayer For Patience
Dear God, tonight I pray for patience. Help me be kind and wait nicely tomorrow. Keep me safe as I sleep and fill me with Your peace. Thank You for teaching me patience. Amen.
Galatians 5:22
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.”
42. Bedtime Prayer For Healing
Dear God, as I go to sleep, I pray for healing. If I’m sick or sad, make me feel better. Keep me safe and help me rest well. Thank You for making me healthy. Amen.
Psalm 30:2
“Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.”
43. Bedtime Prayer For Courage In The Dark
Dear God, tonight I pray for courage in the dark. Help me not be scared and know You’re with me. Keep me safe and let me sleep peacefully. Thank You for Your bravery. Amen.
Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?”
44. Bedtime Prayer For God’s Guidance
Dear God, as I go to bed, I pray for Your guidance. Show me the right way tomorrow. Keep me safe tonight and fill me with Your love. Thank You for guiding me. Amen.
Psalm 32:8
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go.”
45. Bedtime Prayer For Neighbors
Dear God, tonight I pray for my neighbors. Keep them safe and happy as they sleep. Help us be kind to each other. Thank You for our neighborhood. Amen.
Luke 10:27
“Love your neighbor as yourself.”
46. Bedtime Prayer For Comfort In Sadness
Dear God, as I go to sleep, I pray for comfort. If I’m sad, hug me with Your love. Keep me safe and help me rest peacefully. Thank You for making me feel better. Amen.
Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
47. Bedtime Prayer For A Strong Heart
Dear God, tonight I pray for a strong heart. Help me be brave and kind tomorrow. Keep me safe as I sleep and fill me with Your love. Thank You for making me strong. Amen.
Psalm 28:7
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him.”
48. Bedtime Prayer For Peace At Home
Dear God, as I go to bed, I pray for peace at home. Keep my family safe and happy. Help us love each other and sleep well. Thank You for our peaceful home. Amen.
Colossians 3:15
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.”
49. Bedtime Prayer For Fun Tomorrow
Dear God, tonight I pray for a fun tomorrow. Keep me safe as I sleep and help me have a happy day. Fill my heart with Your joy for playing and learning. Thank You for fun. Amen.
Psalm 118:24
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
50. Bedtime Prayer For God’s Hug
Dear God, as I go to sleep, I pray for Your hug. Wrap me in Your love and keep me safe all night. Help me rest peacefully and wake up happy. Thank You for hugging me. Amen.
Zephaniah 3:17
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you.”
Conclusion
These bedtime prayers for kids offer a gentle way to end the day, wrapping children in God’s love and protection. Written in simple words and paired with Bible verses, they foster faith, peace, and security, helping kids sleep soundly. Perfect for parents to share, these prayers create a nightly tradition of trust in God’s care. As children pray, may they feel His presence, easing fears and filling their hearts with joy. On this Sunday evening, let these prayers guide your little ones into restful sleep, knowing God watches over them always.
