Tired Eyes Prayer

“Dear God,
I’m so tired and sleepy tonight, and my eyes keep closing. I wanted more time to play and have
fun, but bedtime came too fast. Please help me feel happy even when I’m tuckered out. Give
me a big hug in my heart so I can feel good about going to sleep. Help me listen to Mommy and
be a good boy, even when I’m sleepy and grumpy. Thank You for loving me all the time. In
Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”

Theme:

Feeling cozy but missing playtime

“Dear God,
I’m yawning so big, and my bed feels soft, but I didn’t get to play enough today. Please make
me feel warm and snuggly anyway. Help me dream of fun things and wake up ready to play
tomorrow. Thank You for my cozy blanket. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”

Theme:

Struggling to stay awake

“Dear God,
My eyelids are so heavy, like little weights, and I can’t keep them open. I wanted to read one
more story, but I’m too sleepy. Please hold me close tonight and give me happy dreams. Help
me rest so I’m strong tomorrow. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”

Theme:

Feeling cranky about bedtime

“Dear God,
I’m grumpy ‘cause I don’t wanna go to bed yet—it’s not fair! My toys are still out, and I’m sleepy
but mad. Please calm my heart and make me feel okay. Help me listen to Mommy and sleep
tight. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”

Theme:

Wishing on the moon for energy

Dear God,
The moon’s so pretty outside, but I’m too tired to look long. I wish I had more time to run and
jump. Please shine Your love on me tonight and help me rest. Give me energy for tomorrow’s
fun. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”

Theme:

Needing comfort from a pillow

“Dear God,
My pillow’s soft, but I’m still sleepy and sad ‘cause playtime’s over. Please hug me through my
pillow tonight. Help me feel happy even when I’m tired and listen to Mommy’s goodnight. Thank
You for my bed. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”

Theme:

Tired from chores before bed

“Dear God,
I helped Mommy with dishes, and now I’m super sleepy. I didn’t get to play as much, and that’s
hard. Please send me fun dreams to make up for it. Help me be good even when I’m tired. In
Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”

Theme:

Seeing stars but too tired to count

“Dear God,
I see stars out my window, but my eyes are closing too fast to count them. I wanted to stay up
and look, but I can’t. Please keep the stars safe for me and give me sweet sleep. Thank You for
the sky. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”

Theme:

Sadness at bedtime

“Dear God,
I’m crying a little ‘cause I’m sleepy and didn’t finish my game. Bedtime feels too soon. Please
dry my tears with Your love and tuck me in tight. Help me feel better and obey Mommy. In Jesus’
name, I pray. Amen.”

Theme:

Tired from running all day

“Dear God,
My feet ran all day, and now they’re sleepy too! I wanted to keep going, but they’re done. Please
rest my feet and my whole self tonight. Help me be happy to stop and sleep. Thank You for fun.
In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”

Theme:

Wanting to stay in a fort

“Dear God,
I built a blanket fort, but now it’s bedtime, and I’m sleepy. I wanted to sleep in it, but Mommy
says no. Please make my bed feel like a fort tonight. Help me listen and rest easy. In Jesus’
name, I pray. Amen.”

Theme:

Hearing bedtime stories but drifting off

“Dear God,
Mommy’s telling me a story, but I’m falling asleep and missing the end. I wanted to hear it all!
Please whisper the rest in my dreams. Help me feel peaceful and good tonight. In Jesus’ name,
I pray. Amen.”

Theme:

Saying goodnight to toys

“Dear God,
I’m sleepy, but I don’t wanna leave my toys yet—they’re still awake! Please keep them safe
while I sleep. Help me say goodnight and rest so I can play tomorrow. Thank You for my toys. In
Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”

Theme:

Loving a lullaby but too tired to sing

“Dear God,
Mommy’s singing a sleepy song, and I love it, but I’m too tired to sing along. Please sing it in my
heart tonight. Help me feel calm and obey bedtime rules. Thank You for music. In Jesus’ name, I
pray. Amen.”

Theme:

Mind too fuzzy to think

“Dear God,
My head feels cloudy, and I’m so sleepy I can’t think straight. I wanted to plan tomorrow’s fun,
but I can’t. Please clear my head with rest and happy thoughts. Help me sleep good. In Jesus’
name, I pray. Amen.”

Theme:

Comfort from a nightlight

“Dear God,
My nightlight’s glowing, but I’m still sleepy and a little scared of the dark. I wanted more fun time.
Please shine Your light on me and make me brave. Help me rest and be good. In Jesus’ name, I
pray. Amen.”