My Nightly Prayer for Friends and Family

Good night! Before I go to sleep, I like to talk to God about the people I love. My family and my friends are the ones who cheer for me at every audition, every dance class and every hard day. So tonight I am sharing the prayer I say for them. You can pray it with me for your people too.

Tonight's Prayer

Dear God, thank you for today and for every person who loves me. Please watch over my mom and my dad tonight. Give them good rest and take away anything that feels heavy on their hearts. Bless my family, near and far. Keep them safe, healthy and together. Be with my friends wherever they are sleeping tonight. If any of them feel sad, scared or alone, wrap them in Your love so they know they are never by themselves. Help us forgive each other, be kind to each other and laugh a lot tomorrow. Thank You for the dreams You put in my heart. Help me use them to make the people I love proud. Keep us all safe through the night, and wake us up ready for a brand-new day. Amen.

Say It With Me (the short version)

• Thank You for my family.
• Thank You for my friends.
• Keep them safe tonight.
• Help us love each other better tomorrow.
• Amen.

Why I Pray for Them

My family drives me to auditions, runs lines with me and tells me "you've got this" when I am nervous. My friends dance with me, make me laugh and remind me to just be a kid. Praying for them is my way of saying thank you, even after they have gone to sleep.

Tonight's Challenge

Before bed, think of three people you love and pray one thing for each of them. Tomorrow, tell them you prayed for them, and watch them smile.

Good night, and sweet dreams to you and everyone you love, Eleaya Neveah