20 Encouraging Morning Prayers for Kids To Pray Before School

The first day of school—and even the weeks that follow—can be filled with excitement, nerves, and challenges. Encouraging children to start their day with prayer connects them to a loving, trustworthy, and peaceful God who promises to carry our worries. As Philippians 4:6 reminds us, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Praying before school helps kids start the day with wisdom, confidence, and peace. It reminds them to turn to God in moments of pressure, confusion, or fear. School often presents situations that test character and choices, so praying for wisdom, protection, and guidance prepares their hearts and minds to respond well. By building a habit of prayer early in life, children learn to rely on God daily. Morning prayers help them feel calm, secure, and spiritually ready to face whatever the school day may bring. I hope these 20 morning prayers before school help connect with God before your day begin.

Prayer For Going Back To School

The Lord’s Prayer
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name…” (Matthew 6:9–13)
Prayer:
Dear God, today is my first day back to school. Thank you for providing me with an education. I pray to have a great term ahead and do well. Help me learn better and understand what I’m being taught so I may do my best!
Prayer:
Dear God, today is my first day back at school. Even though I’m nervous, You have taught us to not be anxious about anything, but submit everything to You in prayer. Please calm my nerves and help me have a good day.
Prayer:
Dear God, today I wake up with a grateful heart. Thank you for choosing me to be your child and for making me perfect in your eyes. Nothing—neither death, life, angels, the present, the future, nor powers—can separate me from your love. As I go to school today, help me remember these words. I put my worth in you, not in my achievements this semester.
Prayer:
Lord, you are my safe space. If I feel worried or anxious on my first day back to school, I know I can come to you and you will welcome me with open, loving arms.

Prayer For When You About To Write A Test

Prayer:
Lord, thank you for this new day. This week is test week. Help me prepare well. Give me strength to study and understand my work. Please help me do my best for my test.

Prayer For Gratitude

Prayer:
Dear Lord, please protect us on the road as we go to school. May we get there safely and have a good day. Thank you for the blessing of education—I know not every child has this privilege. I am grateful. Thank you, Jesus.
Prayer :
Dear Lord, thank you for waking me up this morning and blessing me with a new day. As I go to school, I pray for a day full of learning and friendship.
Prayer :
Lord, thank you for the breakfast I ate and the lunch I have for school. Thank you for nourishing my body and feeding me when I’m hungry. Bless the hands that prepared this food. Amen.
Prayer :
Lord, as I wake up this morning, thank you for your grace, mercy, and peace. Thank you for keeping your promises and always protecting me. I begin my day with you—please bless it.
Prayer :
Dear God, thank you for waking me up to a new day. Thank you for all our needs—even the ones we take for granted, like air to breathe, water to drink, and food to eat.

Prayer For Your Teachers and Principals

Prayer :
God, thank you for my teachers, principal, and all school staff. I pray they live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. (1 Timothy 2:1–2)

Prayer For Making Friends Encouraging Others

Prayer :
Dear Lord, I invite you into my day and pray that I glorify you. Help me encourage my friends and classmates with kind words when they need it.
Prayer :
Help me, Lord, to share the Gospel with someone today. I want my friends and classmates to know your love. Show me who I can speak to.
Prayer :
Help me, Lord, to turn away from temptation and anything that doesn’t glorify you—like bullying, mean comments, or selfishness. Help me to show love to all my friends and classmates, just like how you love us.
Prayer :
Lord, this semester at school, help me not to let any unwholesome talk come out of my mouth, but only words that build up my friends and classmates according to their needs.

Prayer For Protection

Prayer :
Dear Lord, please protect us on the road as we go to school. May we get there safely and have a good day. Thank you for the blessing of education—I know not every child has this privilege. I am grateful. Thank you, Jesus.
Prayer :
Jesus, please protect me today at school.

Prayer To Turn Away From Something

Prayer :
Lord, help me turn away from anything that becomes an idol in my life, like [insert here]. Help me serve you, the living and true God. How can I serve you today at school?
Prayer :
Help me, Lord, to turn away from temptation

Prayer For Wisdom and Guidance

Prayer :
Lord, I invite you into my day. I want to hear from you. Please guide me and help me hear your voice at school today.
Prayer :
Today, may I put my faith in you as I spend the day at school.
Prayer :
Lord, help me to work diligently today. Help me listen well, ask questions when I don’t understand, and give my best effort in everything I do.

Starting the day with prayer helps kids feel grounded, confident, and connected—especially as they step into the challenges and opportunities of a new school day. These 20 encouraging morning prayers are simple yet powerful tools to help kids invite peace, gratitude, and purpose into their hearts.

Whether spoken aloud or whispered in quiet moments before school begins, these prayers can become a cherished routine that nurtures both faith and emotional resilience. May they serve as a gentle reminder to your child that they are never alone—carried by love, guided by grace, and supported every step of the way. Encourage your child to choose a favorite or even create their own. Prayer, after all, is not about perfection—it’s about presence. 🌟🙏

And while you’re building meaningful morning routine, why not pair prayer time with a nourishing start to the day? Explore our helpful tips and ideas for easy, quick and healthy breakfast ideas, and for the mamas I have the best protein breakfast ideas to prepare before work.