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Memory Verses for Little Hearts

"Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee." — Psalm 119:11

Little minds can hold onto more Scripture than we often give them credit for. Every verse below is short, simple, and straight from the King James Version — perfect for saying together at breakfast, in the car, or right before bed. Start with one, say it every day for a week, and watch it become theirs.

Shortest & Easiest — great for ages 2+

Comfort

"Jesus wept."

— John 11:35

God's Love

"We love him, because he first loved us."

— 1 John 4:19

Gratitude

"This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it."

— Psalm 118:24

God's Love & Care

Refuge

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."

— Psalm 46:1

Comfort

"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."

— 1 Peter 5:7

Identity

"I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made."

— Psalm 139:14

Trust & Courage

Trust

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding."

— Proverbs 3:5

Courage

"Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."

— Joshua 1:9

Trust

"O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him."

— Psalm 34:8

Kindness & Obedience

Kindness

"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."

— Ephesians 4:32

Obedience

"Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right."

— Ephesians 6:1

Obedience

"Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord."

— Colossians 3:20

Already in the Nursery

Strength

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

— Philippians 4:13

For Parents, Too

"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

— Proverbs 22:6

"Suffer little children... to come unto me."

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