- Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
Here’s a series of simple Christian prayers for young children, each paired with a memory verse
from the Bible to encourage good behavior:
Dear God, help me to listen and follow the directions you give me through my parents and teachers. Amen.
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right." (Ephesians 6:1)
Jesus, teach me to be quiet and listen, just like you listened to your Father. Amen.
"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak..." (James 1:19)
Lord, help me to take care of my things by picking up my toys. Amen.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord..." (Colossians 3:23)
God, help me to keep my room clean because you like order and beauty. Amen.
"Let all things be done decently and in order." (1 Corinthians 14:40)
Dear God, help me to always tell the truth, because you are the Truth. Amen.
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully..." (Ephesians 4:25)
Jesus, help my words to be kind so I can show your love to others. Amen
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up..." (Ephesians 4:29)
Lord, help me to be kind and not laugh at others. Teach me to love like you do. Amen.
"Be kind and compassionate to one another..." (Ephesians 4:32)
God, keep my words clean and pure, just like your heart. Amen.
"But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips." (Colossians 3:8)
Dear Jesus, help me to respect and follow my teacher as I learn. Amen
"Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise." (Proverbs 19:20)
Lord, help me to do my homework well and learn lots of new things. Amen
"Study to shew thyself approved unto God..." (2 Timothy 2:15)
God, let me have a happy heart when I do my work, knowing I’m serving you. Amen
"A cheerful heart is good medicine..." (Proverbs 17:22)
Jesus, help me to help at home with a joyful spirit. Amen
"Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people..." (Ephesians 6:7)
Dear God, help me to help my Mama whenever she needs me, just like you help us. Amen
"In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you..." (Matthew 7:12)
These prayers and verses are designed to be simple for young children to understand and
memorize, promoting Christian values in everyday actions.
