Psalm 17:1 | God Always Hears Your Prayers
This episode assures a child that God hears even their quietest, unspoken prayer in the dark.
For Parents
At bedtime a child may have something on their heart but no words, or no wish to say it out loud. Tonight's verse, Psalm 17:1, tells them God hears even the quiet prayer they think inside, the way you lean in to catch a whisper. As you say goodnight, you might invite them to tell God one thing silently in their heart, big or little. Then let them rest, sure He has not missed a word. He is listening close in the dark.
The One Thing for the Ride
“God hears you, even the quiet prayer you think inside your heart in the dark.”
Scripture
Psalm 17:1
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Key Takeaways
- God always hears us when we pray.
- We do not need loud or fancy words.
- God hears the quiet prayer we think inside our hearts.
- Whatever your child tells Him tonight, He does not miss a word.
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Questions Kids Ask
Does God hear a kid's quiet prayer in the dark?
Psalm 17:1 has David asking God three times to listen, because he really wants to know God is paying attention (Psalm 17:1). Your child does not have to pray loud or use fancy words, or even say it out loud, because God hears the quiet prayer they think inside their heart.
