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Free Children’s Prayer Poems & Adult Faith Stories
A free, printable and sharable resource for churches, schools, and families.
A beautifully illustrated collection of 16 faith-filled poems that help children talk to God about everyday life — each paired with a coloring page.
No opt-in, no sign-up, no registration, no cost. Just download the PDF and enjoy!
Reprint Permission — You have permission to reproduce and distribute any or all pages, in any quantity, physical or digital, as long as they are shared free of charge and not sold or used to raise funds.
More Than a Poem Book:
A Gentle Way to Build a Child’s Prayer Life
Children do not always know how to put their feelings into words — especially when they feel afraid, left out, confused, or in need of comfort. These short prayers for children teach kids to pray and help them bring everyday experiences to God.
Written in a child’s voice, they give children a simple way to read, reflect, and respond. Prayer becomes something natural — not something distant or formal.
What's inside: A collection of 16 prayer poems for children, each with a matching coloring page, covering the moments children actually face: bedtime fears, a lost pet, friendship trouble, gratitude for grandparents, rainy-day disappointment, and feeling left out.
Meet Patricia "Trish" Shields
Trish is a lifelong follower of Jesus, and prayer has been her quiet place since childhood. She was raised in a loving family, surrounded by supportive parents and siblings who helped shape her steady foundation of faith.
As an adult, life brought seasons that could have caused many to question whether God was near.
Trish married and, alongside her husband, built a successful residential construction business. After surviving a serious head-on collision and a year away from her work, she later faced the loss of her husband to cancer.
In time, Trish remarried and was blessed with three stepchildren, and eventually, four grandchildren whom she cherished deeply and helped raise. Yet again, she experienced profound loss when her second husband passed away from cancer.
Over the years, Trish also walked through significant medical challenges, enduring numerous surgeries and living for more than a decade wheelchair-bound and on her own.
Through every season—both joyful and difficult—Trish remained anchored in her trust in God’s love and faithfulness.
Her prayer poems and stories were born from that lived faith. They are written to help children and adults find comfort, courage, and peace in the Lord—especially when they feel afraid, uncertain, or alone.
Her hope is that these prayer poems and stories become a quiet place for you too—just as prayer has always been for her.
Read a Sample Prayer Poem
This poem is one children return to most — especially at bedtime, when fears feel biggest.
“He Never Sleeps”
When the world is slumbering sound
And no one seems to be around
You lie awake upon your bed
While worries churn inside your head.
There’s One who never sleeps at all
Who waits and listens for your call.
You know His name, I’m sure you do
It’s Jesus Christ, of course, you knew.
He’s there to calm your night-time fright
And keep you safe ‘till morning’s light.
So leave your cares with Him, my dear
Sleep well, goodnight, and have no fear.
See a Sample Coloring Page
Each poem is paired with a matching coloring page so children can read, reflect, engage, and respond creatively.
“A Prayer for Twinkie”
A little girl prays when her beloved cat goes missing. It’s one of Trish’s most loved poems.
First four lines ...
Oh dearest God there’s something wrong
My little cat is not around.
She’s got this bright orange, fuzzy fur
And oh, the softest kitty purr.
... Last four lines:
I’ll go and look now one more time
From out the window that is mine.
Oh yes! It’s true, for I can see
She’s looking in right back at me!
Perfect for
Churches
A simple, ready-to-use children’s ministry resource:
Sunday school printables
Midweek kids programs
Vacation Bible School printables
Take-home family devotion pages
Helping children pray through real-life situations
Parents
A gentle way to bring faith into everyday moments:
Bedtime, when children feel afraid or unsettled
After a difficult day
Simple family devotion time
Helping children express what they feel
Creating calm, meaningful time away from screens
Simple guide written so churches, teachers, and parents can use it in a variety of settings.
Download Trish's Adult Stories
Trish also writes faith-centered reflections and devotional pieces for adults.
You are welcome to download and share these as well.
No opt-in. No sign-up. No cost. Just a gift.
A tender Christmas invitation to follow the light of Christ, where the manger becomes a place of peace, promise, and everlasting hope.
A deeply moving story of grief, loss, and the moment when Christ gently enters the silence, offering strength, peace, and the first fragile light of a new beginning.
A soul-stirring reflection on creation, awe, and the sacred moment when the beauty of an untouched land draws the heart back into oneness with the Creator.
A powerful allegory of marriage, hardship, and faith, where two weary shipmates survive life’s storm by clinging to the Cross and choosing to sail forward together with God.
An honest prayer from a confused and searching soul, answered by a loving God who reminds His child that truth is found not in human noise, but in His presence, His Word, and His Cross.
Delivered as a .ZIP file.
We Would Truly Love to Hear Your Story
If these poems and writings bless the children, families, or ministry you serve, we would love to hear how they were used and what they meant to you.
Thank you for sharing them. It means more to us than you know.
With gratitude,
Trish Shields & Larry Heathcote, Trish's brother
Email us at [email protected]
FAQS
Is this really free?
Yes. Every poem, coloring page, and guide is free to download, print, and share. There is no cost and nothing to buy.
Do I have to sign up or create an account?
No. There's no sign-up, no email required, and no account to set up. The link opens a Google Drive folder where you can view and download everything right away.
Can I make copies for my church, classroom, or family?
Yes. You have permission to reproduce and distribute any or all of the pages, in any quantity, physical or digital. The only condition is that they're always shared free of charge and never sold or used to raise funds.
Do I need to give credit to Trish?
Credit isn't required, though it's always appreciated. Many churches and teachers like to leave Trish's name on the pages so families can find more of her writings.
What's included in the collection?
Each prayer poem comes with a matching coloring page. The poems are written in a child's voice and cover the everyday moments children face — bedtime fears, a lost pet, friendship trouble, gratitude, and quiet times when they need comfort.
The adult collection included selected stories written by Trish as she dealt with some of her more challenging life moments. Each story has its individual PDF file, and the ZIP files contains all of them in one ZIP.
How do I use these with children?
However fits your setting. Parents often read one at bedtime or after a hard day. Churches and teachers use them as Sunday school handouts, midweek program pages, or take-home family devotions. There's a short Quick-Start Guide in the same folder if you'd like a little help getting started.
Why do the illustrations look AI-generated?
They are. The images were created with AI so the collection could stay completely free to share. Every poem itself was written by Trish.
Can I share the link with other people?
Please do. You're welcome to pass the link along to other parents, teachers, churches, or anyone who might find it a blessing.
Writings by Trish.
© Copyright 2026, Patricia "Trish" Shields.
Images generated by AI.
Reprint Permission — You have permission to reproduce and distribute any or all pages, in any quantity, physical or digital, as long as they are shared free of charge and not sold or used to raise funds.