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Kids Prayer for December 4th

A short, Scripture-shaped kids prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.

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The prayer

A prayer to pray now

Father, Your name Emmanuel means God with us. That means You are right here. Not far away. Right here in this room. In this car. At this desk. Today, with me. Help me remember that You are always close. You do not leave when Christmas is over. You stay. Thank You for being with me. Amen.

How to pray it

  1. Read it slowly. Move through this prayer one line at a time, out loud if you can, letting each phrase land before the next.
  2. Make it personal. Pause where a line meets your day and name the person, fear, or hope it touches before God.
  3. 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.

  1. “Behold, the virgin shall be with child,
    Matthew 1:23

Questions about this prayer

When should I pray kids prayer for december 4th?

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 1:23. 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.