Kids
Kids Prayer for October 7th
A short, Scripture-shaped kids prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Lord Jesus, You said that Your sheep hear Your voice and follow You. I am one of Your sheep. Tune my ears today. There are lots of voices that try to sound like You. Make Your voice the loudest one in my heart. I want to follow You. The other voices are out there, but I want to walk behind only one Shepherd. 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
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray kids prayer for october 7th?
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. 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.