Kids
Kids Prayer for April 16th
A short, Scripture-shaped kids prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, Your Word says that Jesus's blood is precious. That means it is more valuable than gold. You paid that price for me. Help me remember today that I matter to You that much. When I feel like I do not matter to anyone, remind me of what You paid. Help me see other kids the same way You see them, as precious too. 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.
but with precious blood, as of a lamb without blemish or spot, the blood of Christ,
1 Peter 1:19
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray kids prayer for april 16th?
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 1 Peter 1:19. 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.