Little prayers to meditate upon before sleep -
"Before I close my eyes tonight
I thank you Lord with all my might
For my friends and neighbors, too
For everyone that's in my school
And keep my family in your heart
And may I remember
We're never apart."
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"For peace on earth
Dear Lord I pray
May all earth's children
Live free one day."
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"As I slumber in my bed
Keep my angels overhead
And with the dawning of the day
Angels can then
Watch me play."
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"Dear guardian angel
Be with me here
Keep careful watch
Till morning is near."
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"Lord, keep me safe
While dark is the night
And may I awaken
To bright morning light."
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As a follow up activity after reading these bedtime prayers with your children, have them draw pictures to illustrate each, 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 Thanksgiving
Children's Prayers as Stories - Little Johnny
Meal Prayers - Saying Grace
Article by Susan Helene Kramer; photo credit of sheep remunerating by Stan Schaap.
For offline reading
God Speaks through the Holy SpiritMore than 100 spiritual relationship topics with a reflective meditation to bring you into personal contact with the Holy Spirit. Uplifting to the goal of meditation, communion with our Creator, Sustainer. 198 pages.
Meditation for all KidsSitting, walking, dance and group circle meditations, along with positive affirmations, verses and benefits of meditation for kids of all ages and abilities in a 100 page book with illustrations.
