7 Simple Bedtime Prayers for Kids to End the Day with Peace

If you’re like me, bedtime can sometimes feel like the longest part of the day. Pajamas are inside out, someone needs one more drink of water, and the baby’s pacifier has mysteriously vanished again. But then, right in the middle of the chaos, there’s this beautiful hush — a moment when the lights dim, voices soften, and the cuddles are endless.

That’s the moment when prayer has a way of quieting everything. It doesn’t have to be long or fancy. Just simple words that help our kids rest in the reminder that they are safe, loved, and never alone. That God is the most important thing to end your day with.

When we whisper prayers at bedtime, we’re teaching our children that God is part of every moment — not just Sunday mornings, but sleepy Tuesday nights and fun Friday evenings too. We’re tucking peace into their hearts before they close their eyes.

This post is all about bedtime prayers for kids

These seven short bedtime prayers are written to bring peace, comfort, and faith into your child’s nighttime routine. They’re simple enough for little ones to remember and say, yet meaningful enough to linger in their hearts as they drift to sleep.

Each day of the week holds a new theme — thankfulness, peace, kindness, courage, guidance, joy, and rest — gentle reminders that God is with them always.

So dim the lights, snuggle close, and let’s end the day with quiet words of faith.

🌙 Sunday: A Prayer of Thankfulness

There’s something sweet about starting the week with gratitude. As the weekend closes and a new week begins, help your child notice God’s goodness — in sunshine, playtime, and even spilled milk moments that ended in giggles.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this lovely day—

for sunshine bright and time to play,

for giggles, snacks, and songs to sing,

for every joy that You did bring.

As I lie down, my heart will rest,

so thankful, peaceful, warm, and blessed.

Amen.

Bedtime is the perfect time to reflect on the day and count blessings, big and small. Gratitude softens little hearts and fills their minds with peace.

🌙 Monday: A Prayer for Peace

Mondays can be full of new routines, busy mornings, and big feelings. This prayer reminds little ones that God’s peace isn’t just for quiet moments — it’s for the everyday ones, too.

Prayer:
Heavenly  Father,

The world feels noisy, full, and bright,

but You bring calm each sleepy night.

Wrap me in Your love so deep,

and calm my heart as I fall asleep.

Let all my worries drift away,

and fill my dreams with peace, I pray.

Amen.

Encourage your child to take a deep breath as you pray this together — a slow inhale and exhale that will relax you both before bed.

🌙 Tuesday: A Prayer for Kindness

After a full day of school or play, this prayer helps children reflect on their words and actions. It’s a gentle nudge toward kindness and love.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for my family dear,

and friends whose laughter I love to hear.

Tomorrow, help me choose what’s right,

to speak with love, be warm and bright.

Teach me kindness in what I do,

so others see Your love shine through.

Amen.

As you pray, talk about one kind thing they did today — or one kind thing they can do tomorrow. Little seeds of kindness planted in prayer grow into habits of generosity. 

🌙 Wednesday: A Prayer for Courage

By midweek, sometimes little hearts feel weary. Maybe there was a hard moment at school, or maybe the dark feels a bit bigger tonight. This prayer speaks courage into those tender places.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father

,
Sometimes the dark feels big and tall,

and I feel tiny, brave, and small.

When fear creeps in, Your light shines near,

and in Your arms, I have no fear.

Make my heart bold, my spirit true,

for I am safe and loved by You.

Amen.

Let your child know it’s okay to feel afraid sometimes — bravery doesn’t mean we never feel scared; it means we know Who to trust when we do. The Lord is always protecting us always. Teach them to lean into His strength. 

🌙 Thursday: A Prayer for Guidance

Each new day brings choices — how to treat others, what to say, how to listen. This prayer helps your child invite God into those choices.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father,,
Each day brings lessons, big and small,

Lord, stay beside me through them all.

Please guide my steps, show me Your way,

and help me choose what’s right each day.

When I’m unsure of what to do,

I’ll stop and listen close to You.

Amen.

You might even add a verse like Psalm 32:8 — “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”

🌙 Friday: A Prayer for Joy

The weekend is here — a perfect time to celebrate the joy God gives. This prayer is all about laughter, play, and gratitude for the simple goodness in each day.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the joy I see

in every smile and bumblebee,

in songs and games and skies so blue,

every good gift comes from You.

Fill my heart with joy and light,

and hold me safely through the night.

Amen.

Joy is contagious. When kids learn that God delights in their joy, they begin to see His goodness in the everyday — in giggles, in games, in sunshine and rain. Showing them that God brings joy and delights in them. 

🌙 Saturday: A Prayer for Rest

The end of the week is for slowing down. This prayer invites both kids and parents to breathe deeply, reflect, and find stillness.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father,,
The stars are twinkling up above,

and I can feel Your never ending love.

It’s been a long and lovely week,
now still my heart so I may sleep.

Hold me close, my heart at ease,

and let me rest in perfect peace.

Amen.

Let Saturday’s bedtime be slow — no rush, no lists. Just rest and gratitude for the week behind and the one to come.

Closing Thoughts

As moms, we spend our days giving — snacks, snuggles, reminders, encouragements, and love on repeat. Bedtime prayers are a way to give something eternal. They’re the gentle rhythm that tucks truth into little hearts and teaches them that God’s presence isn’t far away — it’s right here, even in the quiet of a darkened room.

One simple prayer each night can build a lifetime habit of faith. You’re not just helping your child fall asleep; you’re helping them fall deeper into trust, gratitude, and peace. Having some that rhyme will help them retain the prayers so they can memorize them. 

So tonight, as you pull up the blanket and whisper that final amen, know this: you’re planting seeds of faith that will grow for years to come — even after those little voices have grown, they will remember these prayers and the love that the Lord showed through you. 

This post is all about bedtime prayers for kids — simple, soothing words to bring peace, comfort, and faith to your child’s nighttime routine.