A “Our Father” prayer for kids is usually a child-friendly way of teaching and praying the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13).
It is often adapted so children can easily understand and pray it with meaning, not just repetition.
Our Father Prayer For Kids
1. Matthew 6:9 (ESV)
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name
Father, help my children know You as their loving and holy God.
This verse emphasizes God as Father. In a prayer for kids, it becomes a request for a personal relationship with God. The passage highlights fatherhood, reverence, and love.
This verse emphasizes God as Father.
2. Matthew 6:10 (ESV)
Your kingdom come, your will be done
Lord, teach my children to follow Your will in their lives.
This verse emphasizes obedience to God’s will. In prayer, it becomes a request for guidance and submission. The passage highlights will, kingdom, and obedience.
This verse emphasizes God’s will.
3. Matthew 6:11 (ESV)
Give us this day our daily bread
Father, provide everything my children need each day.
This verse emphasizes daily provision. In prayer, it becomes a request for care and supply. The passage highlights provision, need, and dependence.
This verse emphasizes daily provision.
4. Matthew 6:12 (ESV)
Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven
Lord, teach my children to forgive others and receive forgiveness.
This verse emphasizes forgiveness. In prayer, it becomes a request for mercy and emotional growth. The passage highlights forgiveness, mercy, and grace.
This verse emphasizes forgiveness.
5. Matthew 6:13 (ESV)
Lead us not into temptation
Father, guide my children away from wrong choices.
This verse emphasizes protection from sin. In prayer, it becomes a request for moral guidance. The passage highlights protection, guidance, and purity.
This verse emphasizes moral protection.
6. Psalm 23:1 (ESV)
The Lord is my shepherd
Lord, guide my children like a caring shepherd.
This verse emphasizes God’s guidance and care. In prayer, it becomes a request for protection and direction. The passage highlights guidance, care, and provision.
This verse emphasizes shepherd care.
7. Proverbs 22:6 (ESV)
Train up a child in the way he should go
Father, help my children grow in wisdom and righteousness.
This verse emphasizes early guidance. In prayer, it becomes a request for upbringing and direction. The passage highlights training, discipline, and purpose.
This verse emphasizes guided upbringing.
8. Isaiah 54:13 (ESV)
All your children shall be taught by the Lord
Lord, teach my children Your truth and wisdom.
This verse emphasizes divine teaching. In prayer, it becomes a request for spiritual learning. The passage highlights teaching, peace, and guidance.
This verse emphasizes divine instruction.
9. Psalm 121:7 (ESV)
The Lord will keep you from all evil
Father, protect my children from harm and danger.
This verse emphasizes protection. In prayer, it becomes a request for safety and covering. The passage highlights protection, safety, and care.
This verse emphasizes divine protection.
10. Numbers 6:24–26 (ESV)
The Lord bless you and keep you
Lord, bless my children with peace, joy, and protection.
This verse emphasizes God’s blessing and protection. In an “Our Father” prayer for kids, it becomes a final covering of safety, love, and divine care. The passage highlights blessing, protection, and peace.
This verse emphasizes complete blessing.
11. Psalm 91:11 (ESV)
He will command his angels concerning you
Lord, place Your angels around my children to protect them always.
This verse emphasizes angelic protection. In an “Our Father” prayer for kids, it becomes a request for divine safeguarding. The passage highlights angels, protection, and care.
This verse emphasizes angelic covering.
12. Matthew 18:20 (ESV)
Where two or three are gathered in my name
Father, be present whenever my children pray to You.
This verse emphasizes God’s presence in prayer. In prayer, it becomes a request for divine closeness. The passage highlights presence, fellowship, and unity.
This verse emphasizes God’s presence.
13. Philippians 4:13 (ESV)
I can do all things through him who strengthens me
Lord, strengthen my children to do what is right.
This verse emphasizes empowerment through Christ. In prayer, it becomes a request for courage and ability. The passage highlights strength, confidence, and support.
This verse emphasizes empowered strength.
14. Proverbs 3:5–6 (ESV)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
Father, teach my children to trust You in everything.
This verse emphasizes trust and guidance. In prayer, it becomes a request for faith and direction. The passage highlights trust, wisdom, and guidance.
This verse emphasizes trusting God.
15. Psalm 46:1 (ESV)
God is our refuge and strength
Lord, be a safe place for my children at all times.
This verse emphasizes protection and strength. In prayer, it becomes a request for safety and support. The passage highlights refuge, strength, and help.
This verse emphasizes safe refuge.
16. Colossians 3:20 (ESV)
Children, obey your parents in everything
Father, help my children grow in obedience and respect.
This verse emphasizes obedience. In prayer, it becomes a request for discipline and character formation. The passage highlights obedience, respect, and family order.
This verse emphasizes obedient heart.
17. Ephesians 6:1 (ESV)
Children, obey your parents in the Lord
Lord, guide my children to walk in respect and discipline.
This verse emphasizes godly obedience. In prayer, it becomes a request for moral development. The passage highlights obedience, respect, and righteousness.
This verse emphasizes godly obedience.
18. Psalm 23:4 (ESV)
Even though I walk through the valley
Father, comfort my children in every fear or trouble.
This verse emphasizes God’s presence in difficulty. In prayer, it becomes a request for comfort and courage. The passage highlights presence, comfort, and protection.
This verse emphasizes comfort in fear.
19. James 1:5 (ESV)
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God
Lord, give my children wisdom in all they do.
This verse emphasizes divine wisdom. In prayer, it becomes a request for understanding and clarity. The passage highlights wisdom, generosity, and guidance.
This verse emphasizes granted wisdom.
20. Psalm 19:14 (ESV)
Let the words of my mouth be acceptable
Father, help my children speak kindly and truthfully.
This verse emphasizes pure speech. In prayer, it becomes a request for good character. The passage highlights words, purity, and acceptance.
This verse emphasizes pure speech.
21. Matthew 5:14 (ESV)
You are the light of the world
Lord, let my children shine with goodness and truth.
This verse emphasizes influence and purpose. In prayer, it becomes a request for positive character. The passage highlights light, purpose, and impact.
This verse emphasizes shining light.
22. Psalm 37:4 (ESV)
Delight yourself in the Lord
Father, help my children find joy in You.
This verse emphasizes joy in God. In prayer, it becomes a request for spiritual happiness. The passage highlights delight, joy, and trust.
This verse emphasizes joyful delight.
23. Romans 12:2 (ESV)
Be transformed by the renewal of your mind
Lord, shape my children’s thoughts according to Your truth.
This verse emphasizes transformation. In prayer, it becomes a request for mental renewal. The passage highlights transformation, mind, and purpose.
This verse emphasizes renewed mind.
24. Psalm 121:3 (ESV)
He will not let your foot be moved
Father, keep my children steady and safe in their journey.
This verse emphasizes stability. In prayer, it becomes a request for protection and guidance. The passage highlights stability, protection, and care.
This verse emphasizes steady steps.
25. 1 Peter 5:7 (ESV)
Casting all your anxieties on him
Lord, take away every worry from my children.
This verse emphasizes surrender of worries. In prayer, it becomes a request for peace and comfort. The passage highlights care, peace, and trust.
This verse emphasizes released anxiety.
26. Psalm 34:7 (ESV)
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him
Father, surround my children with Your protection.
This verse emphasizes divine protection. In prayer, it becomes a request for safety and covering. The passage highlights angels, protection, and care.
This verse emphasizes angelic protection.
27. Isaiah 26:3 (ESV)
You keep him in perfect peace
Lord, give my children peace in their hearts.
This verse emphasizes peace from God. In prayer, it becomes a request for emotional stability. The passage highlights peace, trust, and security.
This verse emphasizes perfect peace.
28. Deuteronomy 31:6 (ESV)
Be strong and courageous
Father, help my children be brave in every situation.
This verse emphasizes courage. In prayer, it becomes a request for confidence and strength. The passage highlights courage, strength, and presence.
This verse emphasizes brave strength.
29. Psalm 112:2 (ESV)
His children will be mighty in the land
Lord, bless my children with a bright and successful future.
This verse emphasizes generational blessing. In prayer, it becomes a request for prosperity and purpose. The passage highlights blessing, strength, and legacy.
This verse emphasizes blessed future.
30. Numbers 6:24–26 (ESV)
The Lord bless you and keep you
Father, bless my children with peace, protection, and joy.
This verse emphasizes God’s blessing and protection. In an “Our Father” prayer for kids, it becomes a final covering of love, guidance, and divine care. The passage highlights blessing, protection, and peace.
This verse emphasizes complete blessing.
Conclusion
An “Our Father” prayer for kids helps children build a strong foundation of faith by learning to see God as a loving Father who provides, protects, forgives, and guides.
As you continue to pray for and with children, may God bless them with wisdom, protect their steps, and help them grow in love, obedience, and spiritual strength.