Kids
Kids Prayer for July 11th
A short, Scripture-shaped kids prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Lord, Your Word says that after we suffer awhile, You make us strong and steady and sure. That is a lot of big ideas. But the simple part is this: when something hurts, You are working. You are not surprised. You are not late. Hurting for a while is not forever, even when it feels like it. When I get sad about my grandma, or my pet, or my friend who moved, remind me that You are holding me up from underneath. The hurt is real. So is the work You are doing in it. I trust You with the long part. 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 may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
1 Peter 5:10
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray kids prayer for july 11th?
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 5:10. 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.