Kids
Kids Prayer for August 18th
A short, Scripture-shaped kids prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Heavenly Father, You already know what I need before I ask. You know I want to feel safe, even before I say the words. You know I want a friend, even before I ask for one. So I do not have to make a big speech. I can just talk to You like You already know because You do. That makes prayer easier. I do not have to be fancy. I just have to be honest. 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.
Therefore don’t be like them, for your Father knows what things you need before you ask him.
Matthew 6:8
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray kids prayer for august 18th?
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 Matthew 6:8. 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.