Kids
Kids Prayer for May 5th
A short, Scripture-shaped kids prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Lord, You said, I will be their God, and they will be My people. Thank You for choosing me. I am one of Your people. Help me live like it today. Not loud. Not bragging. Just steady. Like I know who I am because I know who You are. Even when I feel small or shy, help me remember I belong to a kind King. 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.
What agreement does a temple of God have with idols? For you are a temple of the living God. Even as God said, “I will dwell in them and walk in them. I will be their God and they will be my people.”6:16 Leviticus 26:12; Jeremiah 32:38; Ezekiel 37:27
2 Corinthians 6:16
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray kids prayer for may 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 2 Corinthians 6:16. 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.