7 Brief Bedtime Bible Blessings to Pray Over Your Kids

Bedtimes are important for children of all ages. The final moments in a day can be fraught with anxiety for some children, as they replay the previous day’s events or worry about what might happen the next day. And bedtimes can often be struggle time for parents, too, especially when children resist sleep. But a simple bedtime ritual of praying a blessing for your children can turn their thoughts to God’s watchful care for them and foster in them a sense of security, love, and peace. Words of blessing can also shape a child’s self-worth and resilience. So, here are seven blessings–one for each day of the week, if you like–to pray for those you love, and the part of the Bible they’re drawn from:

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Old Testament Blessings

"May the Lord bless you and keep you; may he smile on you and be gracious to you; may he watch over you and give you peace" (Numbers 6:24-26, paraphrased).

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“May God give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed” (Psalm 20:4, NIV).

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“May God be gracious to you and bless you and make his face shine upon you” (Psalm 67:1, NIV).

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New Testament Blessings

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“May Christ make His home in your heart through faith” (Ephesians 3:17b, GNT).

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“May you be strengthened with all power, according to God's glorious might” (Colossians 1:11a, NLT).

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“May the Master pour on the love so it fills your life and splashes over on everyone around you” (1 Thessalonians 3:12, The Message).

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“May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way” (2 Thessalonians 3:16, NIV).

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Why not start today? Pray one or more of the above for someone you care for. Memorize one or two so you can speak a blessing anytime, for anyone.

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Imagine a Gaming App that Will Help Children Pray

Believe it or not, there is an entertainment platform that offers truly empowering messages for kids–including videos that can model prayer for a child. The TruPlay Games app–sometimes referred to as “the Netflix of Christian mobile games for children”–features prayer videos featuring animated characters from some of the games and digital comic books in the app. In one, Oliver the “biblical fox” prays the Lord’s Prayer; another features Maple the tiger bunny and the Twenty-third Psalm. And the game, Benjamin and the Armor of Logos, features Benjamin frequently praying, while King David’s Battles depicts David pausing for prayer between battles.

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That’s not all. The TruPlay app provides a safe, high-quality entertainment environment filled with games, videos, and digital comics that add up to countless hours of engaging fun for children, youth, and adults. It is a Christian resource for all ages, but especially for children.

TruPlay's website (TruPlayGames.com) clearly details the app's offerings, and free downloads and trials are available in both the Apple App Store and GooglePlay. Explore the following links to unlock a safer gaming experience for your kids:

https://www.truplaygames.com/games-more

https://www.truplaygames.com/user-registration

7 Brief Bedtime Bible Blessings to Pray Over Your Kids | TruPlay Parent’s Guide