Guiding a child to understand salvation is a precious gift. These prayers help children understand the message of salvation in a simple, relatable way while fostering a foundation of faith.
This post empowers parents and guardians to foster a lifelong connection between children and God, building a foundation of love, grace, and understanding through simple prayers and the enduring truth of scripture.
30 Salvation Prayers for Kids
1. John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (ESV)
Dear God, thank You for loving us so much that You sent Your Son, Jesus, to save us. Help us to believe in Him with all our hearts so that we can have eternal life with You.
We are grateful for Your love and the gift of salvation. Amen.
2. Romans 10:9
“Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (ESV)
Heavenly Father, we confess that Jesus is Lord. We believe that You raised Him from the dead to save us. Thank You for giving us the promise of salvation when we put our faith in You. Amen.
Jesus, please help us to stay strong in our faith. Teach us to trust in You and Your promise, even when things are hard. We know that You will always guide us to Your truth. Amen.
3. Acts 4:12
“And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” (ESV)
Dear Lord, thank You for making a way for us to be saved through Jesus. Help us to know that salvation comes only through Him. We are grateful for Your amazing gift of grace. Amen.
Jesus, we praise Your holy name and thank You for saving us. Teach us to follow You faithfully and to always trust in Your plan for our lives. Amen.
4. Ephesians 2:8-9
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” (ESV)
Father, thank You for saving us through faith. We understand that we cannot earn salvation—it is Your gift to us. Help us to have faith in You and to humbly accept Your grace. Amen.
God, please guide us to live in gratitude for the gift of salvation. Teach us to show others Your love and to rely on Your grace in everything we do. Amen.
5. Psalm 51:10-12
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.” (ESV)
Dear Lord, create in us clean hearts and make our spirits pure. Please don’t leave us but fill us with Your Holy Spirit. Help us find joy in Your salvation every day. Amen.
God, help us to stay close to You and remain joyful in Your presence. Teach us to lean on You and guide us to live for Your glory. Amen.
6. Isaiah 12:2
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” (ESV)
Dear Lord, You are our salvation and strength. Help us to trust in You and not to be afraid. We thank You for being with us and for saving us. Amen.
Heavenly Father, may we always turn to You for courage and guidance. Teach us to rely on Your strength every day and to sing of Your goodness with joy. Amen.
7. 1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (ESV)
Dear God, we confess our sins to You and ask for Your forgiveness. Thank You for cleansing us from everything wrong and making our hearts pure. We are grateful for Your faithful love. Amen.
Lord, please help us to live in a way that pleases You. Teach us to always come to You when we make mistakes, trusting in Your forgiveness and grace. Amen.
8. Titus 3:5
“He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit.” (ESV)
Father, thank You for saving us through Your mercy and love. We know we cannot earn Your salvation, and we are grateful for the gift of the Holy Spirit that renews our hearts. Amen.
Lord, help us to live as children of Your mercy. Guide us to show kindness to others and to share the good news of Your love. Amen.
9. Matthew 19:14
“But Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.’” (ESV)
Jesus, thank You for welcoming us as children into Your presence. We are so happy to know that You love us and that we belong to Your kingdom. Help us to always come to You with open hearts. Amen.
Lord, teach us to trust You and follow You like children who depend on their Father. Show us how to share Your love with the world. Amen.
10. 2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” (ESV)
Dear Lord, thank You for making us new in Christ. Help us to leave behind our old ways and live as Your children. We are grateful for the new life You’ve given us. Amen.
Jesus, guide us to grow in our faith and to become more like You every day. Thank You for transforming us and giving us a fresh start. Amen.
11. Hebrews 7:25
“Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.” (ESV)
Dear Jesus, thank You for always being there for us and praying for us. Help us to draw closer to God through You. Thank You for saving us completely and loving us unconditionally. Amen.
Lord, please teach us to trust You every day. Help us to pray and seek You with all our hearts. We are thankful that You are always with us. Amen.
12. 2 Peter 3:9
“The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” (ESV)
Dear God, thank You for being so patient with us and waiting for us to turn to You. Help us to repent and live our lives in a way that pleases You. Amen.
Heavenly Father, we are grateful for Your love and mercy. Please guide us to make good choices and to always come back to You when we make mistakes. Amen.
13. Isaiah 1:18
“Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” (ESV)
Dear Lord, thank You for washing away our sins and making us clean. Help us to trust in Your forgiveness and to live as Your children. Amen.
God, please remind us that no sin is too big for Your love to forgive. Teach us to show the same kindness and forgiveness to others. Amen.
14. Philippians 3:20
“But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” (ESV)
Dear Jesus, thank You for preparing a place for us in heaven. Help us to live as citizens of heaven and to always keep our eyes on You. Amen.
Lord, guide us to share the good news of salvation with others. Teach us to live in a way that honors You and reflects Your love. Amen.
15. Revelation 3:20
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.” (ESV)
Dear Jesus, we hear Your voice and open the door of our hearts to You. Come into our lives and stay with us always. We welcome You with joy. Amen.
Lord, help us to listen for Your voice and to always invite You into our lives. Teach us to follow You and to grow closer to You every day. Amen.
16. 1 Timothy 2:5
“For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” (ESV)
Dear Lord, thank You for being the one who connects us to God. Help us to always look to You and trust in Your plan for our lives. Amen.
Jesus, teach us to pray to You and rely on You as our Savior. Thank You for bringing us closer to God. Amen.
17. Zephaniah 3:17
“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.” (ESV)
Dear God, thank You for being with us and saving us. We are grateful for Your love and the joy You bring to our lives. Amen.
Lord, help us to feel Your presence every day. Teach us to rest in Your love and to trust in Your mighty power. Amen.
18. Luke 19:10
“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” (ESV)
Dear Jesus, thank You for coming to find us and save us when we are lost. Help us to stay close to You and to always follow Your path. Amen.
Lord, teach us to seek others who need Your love and share the good news of salvation with them. We are grateful for Your guidance. Amen.
19. Psalm 62:1
“For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation.” (ESV)
Dear Lord, thank You for being the source of our salvation. Help us to trust in You and to wait patiently for Your guidance. Amen.
God, teach us to be still and to find peace in Your presence. Thank You for saving us and filling our hearts with hope. Amen.
20. Galatians 2:20
“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (ESV)
Dear Jesus, thank You for giving Your life for us and living in our hearts. Help us to live by faith and to trust in Your love every day. Amen.
Lord, guide us to live in a way that reflects Your love and grace. Thank You for being with us and giving us new life. Amen.
21. Romans 5:8
“But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (ESV)
Dear Jesus, thank You for loving us so much that You gave Your life for us even when we made mistakes. Help us to always remember how much You care for us. Amen.
Lord, teach us to show Your love to others and to live a life that honors You. Thank You for Your amazing sacrifice for our salvation. Amen.
22. John 14:6
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” (ESV)
Dear Jesus, thank You for being the way to God. Help us to trust in You and to follow Your truth every day. Thank You for giving us life through Your love. Amen.
Lord, guide us to share Your truth with others. Teach us to walk in Your ways and to live in Your light. Amen.
23. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
“For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.” (ESV)
Dear Jesus, thank You for dying for our sins and rising again. Help us to always believe in Your power and the promise of salvation. Amen.
Lord, teach us to celebrate Your resurrection and to live with hope because of Your victory over sin and death. Amen.
24. 2 Corinthians 9:15
“Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!” (ESV)
Dear God, thank You for the amazing gift of salvation through Jesus. We are so grateful for Your love and grace. Amen.
Lord, teach us to always be thankful for Your blessings and to live with joy because of Your gift of salvation. Amen.
25. Colossians 1:13-14
“He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” (ESV)
Dear God, thank You for rescuing us from darkness and bringing us into the kingdom of Jesus. Thank You for forgiving our sins and giving us hope. Amen.
Lord, guide us to live as members of Your kingdom. Teach us to walk in Your light and share Your love with others. Amen.
26. Mark 16:16
“Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” (ESV)
Dear Jesus, we believe in You and thank You for saving us. Help us to follow You and to live as Your faithful children. Amen.
Lord, teach us to grow in our faith and to share the good news of salvation with those around us. Amen.
27. James 4:8
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” (ESV)
Dear God, help us to come closer to You and to live pure and holy lives. Thank You for always being near to us when we seek You. Amen.
Lord, guide us to stay close to You and to trust in Your love and forgiveness. Teach us to live in a way that honors You. Amen.
28. John 10:28
“I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.” (ESV)
Dear Jesus, thank You for the gift of eternal life and for keeping us safe in Your hands. We are so grateful for Your love and protection. Amen.
Lord, help us to trust in Your promise of eternal life and to share the hope of salvation with others. Amen.
29. Matthew 7:13-14
“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” (ESV)
Dear Jesus, help us to choose the narrow gate that leads to life. Guide us to follow Your path, even when it is difficult. Thank You for leading us to salvation. Amen.
Lord, teach us to trust in You and to stay on the path that leads to eternal life. Help us to encourage others to follow You as well. Amen.
30. Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” (ESV)
Dear Lord, thank You for being our light and our salvation. Help us to trust in You and to not be afraid because You are always with us. Amen.
God, teach us to rely on Your strength and to face challenges with courage because we know you are our protector and Savior. Amen.
Conclusion
Teaching kids about salvation is a journey that plants seed of faith and love in their hearts. Through these prayers children can develop a deeper understanding of God’s grace, forgiveness, and the promise of eternal life.
As parents, teachers, or caregivers, let us continue to nurture their spiritual growth, guiding them toward a lifelong relationship with their Savior.
Salvation is a gift, and these prayers help children embrace it wholeheartedly.