Prayers for Children

Lord,

Thank you for the chance to gather with others. We come together to talk and worship. Each of us brings something new to learn.

I pray we always have something to learn. Each child is fresh and ready to learn. Give us words to guide them and teach them of You. Keep them safe and loved.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

I pray you will watch over us. Be with us each new day. Teach us and guide us to be the people You intend us to be. I pray for the little ones that they are loved and cared for as You have intended.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

Thank you for giving us time today. We had time to visit, mourn and pray. I hope tomorrow is filled with your love and your spirit would move each of us.

I pray for the little ones to watch and learn. Though they don't understand they are still learning. Be with them as we prepare to say our final goodbye on earth.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

I pray for the little children. Be with them each day. Help them learn and grow and know they are loved.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Father,

The circle of life. You create each one of us and yet, You take each of us away at our time as well. Today we lost someone near to us and I mourn the loss. I also pray they are with You. Today was a beautiful day. I watched it through my children's eyes and it was great. They got to have new experiences and to see it through the wonder of a child was new for me too. Thank you for teaching me again to appreciate what I have. You teach me to relish each new day with them.

I pray today for those little ones that have lost someone close. May the hurt pass quickly. May they know they are still loved. May the learn to go on. It can be scary learning about death. May they understand what they can and rely on You for the rest. Lord, be with all the little ones and mine too. They do not understand, but they know something is different. Give words of wisdom to parents trying to explain. Be with all the families as the take each new day and begin to heal.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

Today was long. I enjoyed it though. You still teach me, each and every day. I am amazed. I pray for those little ones. May they be loved, cared for, fed and clothed. I would pray that they have someone in their lives even if it is not a parent. May they have someone to step in and give them what they need. Guide someone to step into their path.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Dear Lord,

Please be with all the kids in the World tonight. From the tiny beginnings of a baby to the ones ready to have their own. I would pray You would mold each of them into the person You have designed. Be with each of them as they struggle through each day. May they have peace knowing they are carried by You.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Father,

Thank you for showing me my error today. I was intent on me this morning. I could only see the end and not the journey. You showed me how much the journey can teach me. It is during the waiting we grow. I am sorry I barreled over my kids to get to 'my' thing today. I have many hats and one of them is mother. It is a hat I sometimes do not want to wear. I wear it every day though. It is the journey of being a mother I am on. There are other hats to wear and other roads to travel, but right now I have learned the mother hat is most important.

I would pray every parent knows they have a 'parent' hat to wear. I pray they wear it with pride and joy. That they learn from their kids. They slow down to appreciate what You teach them. Kids need focus, boundaries and love. We as parents cannot give this without putting that parenting hat on. I would pray all of us take the time to put on the hat and know our children as You know us. You know every hair on our head. You know every thing. How can we possibly know that much? We can strive to be like You. To learn, to grow, to know our kids.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

Today I had to stop and really focus on being a mother. My kids were under the weather and I had to give up all plans for the day and hold their hands. The little one bounced back fast but the big one was knocked down for half the day. I know You are teaching me to slow down and focus on the important and not what I want to do. I make plans almost every day. Sometimes it's as minor as just do a load of laundry, other days it is quite a list. You know when I'm doing too much or not doing enough for my own family. Today. Today You got my attention. My babies needed mommy and they got her.

I would pray that all those children needing their parents to slow down and see them would get their chance. That their moms and dads realize they have one job above the 9 to 5 job. Mom. Dad. Parent. Slow down. Listen. See. Hear. The life of a child goes by in such a blur. Time will whiz past you and suddenly you have an angry teen on your hands. See your children. Know them. Each child is special. God made each one. If the parents cannot be bothered, then I pray there is someone in each kids life that can take the time to know them. Lord, keep after the parents. Keep trying to make them slow down. Today, I got it. Maybe tomorrow another parent will.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

I am having a hard time putting words into prayer tonight. I had a perfectly lovely day for the most part, but this evening was full of frustration. I have been stood up, let down, passed over and basically run down. I am trying to keep an open mind about things but it is hard. I am trying to stay positive but it is hard.

So what do I do? I've heard many times to have a relationship with God. Some have suggested just talking with Him as I would any other friend. Tonight that's what I will do.

Lord,

Help me. You have been with me and even now that I am tired and frustrated I know You are here. I am going to give You my worry and concern. Knowing Your hands are big enough to carry anything give me comfort. My prayers were for children. Today I was thinking of when each of my kids have been in the hospital. You were most definitely shining down upon us both times. It was a scary time, but we came through okay. Today I was also thinking of all the other kids that end up in the hospital and are not so lucky. Lord, be with them. Give the little ones comfort that someone is with them through it all. To the parents give them strength. They are scared too, but must be brave for the little ones. Bless the doctors with skill and knowledge to treat their tiny patients. You have given each person a special assignment and I pray they will thrive to glorify You. Keep them healthy. Be with them. Calm fears and carry the worry and concern in Your hands.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Father,

I thank you for the opportunity for time away from my kids. My husband is more than willing and able to care for our kids without me. He will drive them here and there, give them a bath and put them to bed so I may have time for me. I know they are safe and taken care of. I know they are always in Your heart. I am able to take time for me.

I pray for those that neglect their children. Those that need their own time so badly that they push aside their kids. I would pray those kids would have a place to go to be safe and taken care of. Keep them in Your heart, Lord. Be with them. Let them know they are loved and wanted and someone is there to care for them.

I pray these things in Jesus Christs name, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

Today was amazing. To see the world through the eyes of my children. A horse is so big! A trampoline is the best thing ever. Two Capri-Sun are for sure better than none. My kids were wild and having the time of their lives. I was too. Great weather, great people to be around and great blessings abound.

I pray for those that never see this. They never take the time to feel so full of love and joy they might burst. I pray they can run through a field and laugh, to be so carefree. My life is so full. Each smile might just cause the love to overflow out of control.

In His name I pray, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

I'm sorry I'm so petty. I'm sorry I worry about being cheated out of $10. I'm sorry I got grumpy at my kid when he was just so tired. It doesn't matter that it was 10:45pm and waaaaayyy past bedtime. He needed me and I was there, but not the way I should have been. Teach me. Teach me to be like you. Patient. Loving. Present. Teach me to tap into the enormous amount of love I have for them to teach them and care for them. May all parents be looking to You to raise their/Your children as You intended.

Thank you for each day, for each opportunity to learn and do better. Each day I try and each day with Your help I do a little better. Lord, keep teaching, helping and being with me. I need You too, but I pray for all the other parents that need You as well.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

Prayers for Children

Lord,

You know what kind of day it has been. So good. Even the bad, was good. Thank you for all my days. I seem to learn something new each time. Today I learned my kids can be good if given the chance. I was filled with dread before the day started, but as they smiled and played my fears were blown away.

I pray for the other kids not given a chance to prove themselves. The kids that are never given freedom to play, smile and giggle. Lord, I pray those kids would be in Your heart and favor. I pray they would know the breeze on their faces. I pray they would giggle out loud in the innocent way children do. Lord, I pray you will watch over them, protect them and be with them until that day comes.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.

For Children

Dear Lord,

Thank you for all your wonders. You give us each precious life, our very breath. What a miracle when you give us a life within ourselves. A baby. Science has defined how babies grow inside of us, but it is your miracle that it happens. Babies teach us more than they learn from us. You have given us such a gift. I would pray that everyone understands just how precious a gift they have. I pray for all the kids that have not. The ones that are hungry, cold, homeless, lonely, scared and/or hurting. I ask that you lead us to make a change, even a simple change that could affect the life of a child in need. Help us link each other so that those with can give to those without.

Lord, my kids are so much to me. I could never deny them basic needs, food, water, shelter or the touch of someone that loves them. To know there are others out there that cannot provide makes my heart ache. I pray that a change would come.

In Jesus Christ, Amen.