Daily devotional: Little Kids
Ages 2–5. One verse, a short thought, a question, and a prayer. The whole family reads the same verse each day.
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Day 1: Genesis 1:1
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
God made everything! He made the sun, the trees, the puppies, and you.
Ask: What is your favorite thing God made?
Pray: Thank you, God, for making the whole world and me. Amen.
Day 2: Psalm 23:1
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Jesus is like a shepherd, and you are His little lamb. He takes care of you every day.
Ask: Who takes care of you?
Pray: Jesus, my Good Shepherd, thank You for taking care of me. Amen.
Day 3: John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
God loves you so much! He sent Jesus to be with us forever.
Ask: How much does God love you?
Pray: Thank you, God, for loving me and sending Jesus. Amen.
Day 4: Proverbs 3:5
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
Trust means believing someone will help you. You can always trust God.
Ask: Who do you trust?
Pray: Dear God, I trust You. Amen.
Day 5: Matthew 19:14
“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
Jesus loves little children! He always wants you to come to Him.
Ask: Did you know Jesus wants to be with you?
Pray: Jesus, thank You for loving kids like me. Amen.
Day 6: Philippians 4:6
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
When you feel scared or sad, you can talk to God. He always listens.
Ask: What can you tell God right now?
Pray: God, thank You for always listening to me. Amen.
Day 7: Ephesians 6:1
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.”
God gave you a mom and dad, or grown-ups who love you. Listening to them pleases God.
Ask: How can you listen well today?
Pray: Jesus, help me listen and obey. Amen.
Day 8: Joshua 1:9
“Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
God is with you everywhere! At home, at school, even in the dark.
Ask: Where do you need to remember God is with you?
Pray: God, thank You for being with me everywhere. Amen.
Day 9: Psalm 119:105
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
The Bible is like a flashlight. It helps us know the way to go.
Ask: Where do we find God's words?
Pray: Thank You, God, for the Bible. Amen.
Day 10: 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.”
When we do something wrong, we can say sorry to God. He always forgives us!
Ask: What do we say when we do something wrong?
Pray: Dear God, I'm sorry for the wrong things I do. Thank You for forgiving me. Amen.
Day 11: Matthew 28:20
“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.”
Jesus promised to be with you always, every day, forever.
Ask: Is Jesus with you right now?
Pray: Thank You, Jesus, for always being with me. Amen.
Day 12: Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”
God helps us be kind, happy, and gentle. That's like fruit growing on a tree!
Ask: Which one can you practice today: kind or gentle?
Pray: Holy Spirit, help me be kind and gentle. Amen.
Day 13: Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
Even when something sad happens, God can bring something good. He's always working.
Ask: Can you think of a time something hard turned out OK?
Pray: God, thank You for always working for good. Amen.
Day 14: Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
A refuge is a safe place. God is your safe place.
Ask: Where do you feel safe?
Pray: God, You are my safe place. Amen.
Day 15: Luke 2:52
“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.”
Jesus was a little boy once, just like you! He grew up big and strong.
Ask: How are you growing?
Pray: Jesus, help me grow like You. Amen.
Day 16: Isaiah 40:31
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Eagles fly high in the sky! God makes us strong when we're tired.
Ask: Can you flap your arms like an eagle?
Pray: God, make me strong like an eagle. Amen.
Day 17: Colossians 3:13
“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”
When someone is mean, we can forgive them, just like Jesus forgives us.
Ask: Is there someone you need to forgive?
Pray: Jesus, help me forgive like You. Amen.
Day 18: Psalm 139:14
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”
God made you special! He made your eyes, your hands, and your smile.
Ask: What is something special God made about you?
Pray: Thank You, God, for making me! Amen.
Day 19: Micah 6:8
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”
God wants us to be fair, kind, and to walk with Him.
Ask: How can you be kind today?
Pray: God, help me be fair and kind. Amen.
Day 20: Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
God wants to be first in our hearts.
Ask: How can we put God first today?
Pray: God, You're number one! Amen.
Day 21: Hebrews 13:5
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
God will never leave you. Never, ever!
Ask: How does it feel to know God always stays?
Pray: God, thank You for never leaving me. Amen.
Day 22: Romans 3:23-24
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.”
Everybody does wrong things, but Jesus loves us and makes us right with God!
Ask: Who did Jesus come to save?
Pray: Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. Amen.
Day 23: 1 Corinthians 13:4
“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up.”
Love is patient and kind. We can share love with everyone!
Ask: How can you be kind today?
Pray: God, help me love like You. Amen.
Day 24: Deuteronomy 6:6-7
“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children.”
God wants mommies and daddies to teach kids about Him. You're learning right now!
Ask: What did you learn about God today?
Pray: Thank You, God, for people who teach me about You. Amen.
Day 25: Lamentations 3:22-23
“It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”
Every morning God gives us new love. Good morning, God!
Ask: What can you thank God for this morning?
Pray: Good morning, God! Thank You for Your love. Amen.
Day 26: John 14:6
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
Jesus is the way to God, our Father in heaven.
Ask: Who is the way to heaven?
Pray: Jesus, thank You for being my way to God. Amen.
Day 27: Psalm 118:24
“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Today is a gift from God! Let's be happy in it.
Ask: What fun thing happened today?
Pray: Thank You, God, for today! Amen.
Day 28: Matthew 11:28
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
When you're tired, Jesus gives you rest. He loves to hold you.
Ask: When do you feel sleepy?
Pray: Jesus, give me rest. Amen.
Day 29: Acts 2:38
“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
At baptism, God gives us His love and His name. What a gift!
Ask: Do you know when you were baptized?
Pray: Thank You, God, for making me Your child. Amen.
Day 30: Romans 12:12
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer.”
We can be happy, wait patiently, and pray to God every day!
Ask: When can we pray?
Pray: God, I can talk to You any time. Amen.
Day 31: Revelation 21:4
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.”
In heaven, God will wipe away every tear. No more owies!
Ask: What do you think heaven will be like?
Pray: Thank You, God, for heaven. Amen.