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Here are some common prayers  but remember the best prayers are from the heart.

Prayers before Meals:

Dear God,
Thank you for the food we eat.
Thank you for the world so sweet.
Thank you for the birds that sing.
Thank you for everything.
Amen.

Dear God,
For Bacon, Eggs and Buttered Toast,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen

Dear God,
Thank you for everyone around this table.
Thank you for our friends.
Thank you for my whole church family.
Help us think of ways to show our love and thankfulness.
Amen
Prayers during the day:

Dear God,
Teach me to share my toys,
With other girls and boys.
And not to ever fuss and fight.
When I am wrong and begin to stray,
Please help me find my way.
Amen


Dear God,
Thank you, thank you for loving me.
Thank you for my family.
Help me to learn more each day.
To be kind at work and play.
Amen
Bedtime prayers:
Bedtime is an opportunity to share the "highs" (good things) and "lows" (bad things) the happened through the day. 

Traditional Bedtime prayer:
Now I lay me down to sleep.
I pray the Lord my soul to keep.
God’s love stay with me through the night
And keep me safe till morning light. Amen

Fill -in the blanks prayer:
Thank you, God
   for today,
Thank you for (names of family members)
Thank you for (names of friends)
Thank you for (blessings of the day)
You blessed my work, you blessed my play.