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A Little One's Bedtime Prayer

"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety." — Psalm 4:8

A Little One's Bedtime Prayer — free printable prayer card
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Prayer

A short, easy prayer to pray together

Some of the sweetest moments of the day happen in those last few quiet minutes — the lights low, the covers pulled up, one more chance to talk to God before sleep. This is a simple prayer to say together at the end of the day, short enough for little voices to learn by heart.

Print it out and keep it by the bed, tuck it in a favorite storybook, or tape it to the wall where you tuck them in each night.

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Praying it together

A few ways to make it your own

Every night

Make it a rhythm

Say it the same way each night until your little one starts saying it with you, word for word.

Their words

Leave room to add on

Once the words feel familiar, let your child add their own thank-yous and requests at the end.

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