Kids
Kids Prayer for August 10th
A short, Scripture-shaped kids prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, the Lord is my shepherd. You watch for the wolves in my day. Mean kids. Bad thoughts. The voice that says I am not enough. You see all of them. Stand between me and them. I will follow Your voice. I will stay close to You. 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.
Whenever he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.
John 10:4- Psalm 23:1
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray kids prayer for august 10th?
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 John 10:4, Psalm 23:1. 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.