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+
"Jesus wept."
— John 11:35
"We love him, because he first loved us."
— 1 John 4:19
"This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it."
— Psalm 118:24
God's Love & Care
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
— Psalm 46:1
"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
— 1 Peter 5:7
"I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made."
— Psalm 139:14
Trust & Courage
"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding."
— Proverbs 3:5
"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
"O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him."
— Psalm 34:8
Kindness & Obedience
"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."
— Ephesians 4:32
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right."
— Ephesians 6:1
"Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord."
— Colossians 3:20
Already in the Nursery
"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
— Philippians 4:13
"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."
More for little hearts
A free coloring & activity book, a bedtime prayer to print, and more — all in the Nursery.