Kids
Kids Prayer for January 5th
A short, Scripture-shaped kids prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, it is dark outside, and the stars are still up. You made the light, and You made the dark, and You said both were good. I am glad. Last night, the dark scared me. I had to leave my closet door open with the hall light on. Thank You that morning always comes. Thank You that even at night, You can see in the dark. Help me trust You when the lights are off, and my brain starts making up monsters. Amen.
How to pray it
- Read it slowly. Move through this prayer one line at a time, out loud if you can, letting each phrase land before the next.
- Make it personal. Pause where a line meets your day and name the person, fear, or hope it touches before God.
- Carry it with you. Keep one sentence with you — on your phone or in your pocket — and return to it when the day gets loud.
Verses to pray
Pray these slowly, one line at a time. Scripture quoted from a public-domain translation.
God saw the light, and saw that it was good. God divided the light from the darkness.
Genesis 1:4
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray kids prayer for january 5th?
Pray it whenever the words fit your moment — at the start of the day, in a hard stretch, or when you simply want to turn toward God.
Which Bible verses anchor this prayer?
This prayer is anchored in Genesis 1:4. The "Verses to pray" section above quotes them in full.
Can I save or share this prayer?
Yes. Use the Copy prayer button to copy the words, or open the Chosen Portion app to keep a daily prayer, devotional, and Scripture with you.