Children's Prayers of Thanksgiving

Little meditative prayers for the child in us all!

A little prayer of "Thank you, God,"
Sets our thoughts aright.
Keeps us feeling all day long,
More positive and bright!

This New Day

At home, at school, or at play,
I thank you, Lord, for this new day.
And, dear Lord, help me remember,
That happiness lives inside me forever!

Golden Light

Golden Light, shining bright,
Always teach me what is right.
Teach me to speak with kindness and care.
Teach me to be willing to share.
Teach me to remember, when playing with others,
That all of us are world sisters and brothers.
Golden Light, shining bright,
Keep our world family safe in Your sight.

How to Pray

I asked, "Lord, please teach me how to pray?"
And the Lord said, "Okay."
Prayer is kindness, prayer is caring,
Giving friendship first, and sharing.

A Shining, Loving Light

A little prayer of "Thank you, God,"
Sets our thoughts aright.
Keeps us feeling all day long,
More positive and bright.

And when our thoughts are true and bright,
We shine forth our inner light.
Our inner light of God's own love,
Starts shining out on those we love.

And so, let's thank God every day,
With all our energy and might,
For blessing us so warmly, closely,
With a Shining, Loving Light!

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As a follow up activity after reading these little prayers of thanksgiving with your children, have them draw pictures of each prayer, and collate the pages into a little prayer book for them.

More stories for children to learn and illustrate are listed here

Children's Prayers of Appreciation Christmas Prayer for Children
Easter Prayer for Children

Verses and photo credit - Susan Helene Kramer

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