Kids
Kids Prayer for April 17th
A short, Scripture-shaped kids prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Jesus, Your blood speaks better things than Abel's blood did. Abel's blood cried out for justice. But Your blood says forgiveness: same world, two voices. Your blood is talking right now. Saying I am forgiven. Saying the people who hurt me are forgiven if they come to You. Let me hear that voice louder than my own anger today. 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.
to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant,12:24 Jeremiah 31:31 and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better than that of Abel.
Hebrews 12:24
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray kids prayer for april 17th?
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 Hebrews 12:24. 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.