This is the exact structure I use with my children every night and my three-year-old now says it confidently on his own. You can also start here. This is part of my series Raising Godly Children.
It is not complicated.
It is not long.
It is not religious in a heavy way.
It is a gentle, practical way to build faith step by step.
We do this every single night.
No pressure, No perfection, Just Presence.
1. Start With Worship
We begin with a song.
Any worship song.
You don’t have to know the lyrics. Sometimes we simply play a song from Apple Music and let it fill the room. You can sing along, read the lyrics, or just listen.
Worship helps your heart settle and shifts your focus to God.
For children, it also makes prayer feel joyful and natural.
2. Thank God for What You Can See
After the song, we move into thanksgiving.
And this is very important
we start with what is visible.
My son thanks God for:
• Himself
• His Brother, Mum and Dad
• His Teachers and Friends
• His Cousins
• His drink
• His toys
• The house
Why?
Because gratitude for what we can see builds faith for what we cannot yet see.
When a child learns to recognise God in everyday things, prayer becomes real to them.
This can sometimes take forever, he mentions everything he sees even the rug 😂😂.
3. Ask for Mercy and Forgiveness
Next, we ask God for mercy.
In simple words.
Not just for “big sins,” but for:
• Not being kind
• Not listening
• Making someone sad
• Disobeying
And if a child doesn’t fully understand this part yet, that’s okay. Prayer is a journey, not a performance.
4. Ask God for Something
Then we make our requests known to God.
I always guide my children to pray for:
• Wisdom
• Knowledge
• Understanding
Because as they grow, they will need:
• Wisdom to choose the right friends
• Understanding in school
• Knowledge to learn and develop
Of course, they can also ask for anything else in their hearts.
This part makes me laugh every night because the list never ends 😂
This teaches them that God cares about their lives.
5. Thank God for the Answer
Before we end, we say:
“Thank You, God, because You have answered our prayer.”
This builds confidence in God and teaches them to pray with faith, not fear.
6. Close With the Grace
We end with the grace every night.
It gives them structure, consistency, and a sense of peace before sleep.
Letting Your Child Lead
Some nights I pray over them out loud.
Other nights, I stay quiet and let them lead.
Because prayer is not just something I want them to hear
it is something I want them to own.
Why This Simple Prayer Matters
This routine is not about raising “religious” children.
It is about raising children who:
• Know God
• Talk to God naturally
• Trust God daily
And if you are an adult who doesn’t know where to start, you can use this exact same structure.
Start small.
Start simple.
Start today.
Final Encouragement
If this guide helped you, then you are ready for the next step in your prayer journey.
Read my previous post on: Raising Godly Children and The Power of Speaking in Tongues: My journey of trusting the Holy Spirit
With Love,
One Intentional Mom (Ayo😎)
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