Daily Affirmations
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A Father For
The Bible for Children
For every child, big or small: God made you. God knows your name. God is never too busy for you. And whatever you are feeling — happy, scared, or sad — your Father in heaven is right there, and He loves you so much.
If you are a child, this is for you — God is your good, good Father. He made every part of you. He knows your name. He is never, ever too busy to listen. The Father's Heart Bible™ is a Bible you can read and listen to for free on any phone, and it has one big, happy secret on every page: God is a Father who loves you. When you are scared at night, when you feel sad, when you get in trouble — He is right there. You don't have to be the best or the smartest or the fastest. He loves you just because you are you.
By Kevin White — leading the Father’s Heart Bible™ translation · Last updated June 2026
Key takeawayYou have a Father in heaven who made you, knows your name, and loves you — no matter what. You don't have to earn it. You are already His.
When kids feel scared or sad
Every child feels worried or scared sometimes — of the dark, of a test, of being left alone, of not fitting in. That is normal, and it is okay. But more kids than ever are carrying big worries today, and they need to hear a gentle, true thing: you are not alone, and you are deeply loved.
- about 1 in 9
- children ages 3–17 have been told they have anxiety — that's a lot of kids who feel worried
- 1 in 5
- children have a mental, behavioral, or developmental concern at some point — you are never the only one
- every child
- feels afraid sometimes — fear of the dark, being away from mom or dad, or new places is completely normal
If you ever feel scared, or worried, or like nobody understands — please know this: you are not the only one, and there is nothing wrong with you. Lots of kids feel that way. Even grown-ups feel that way.
And here is the best part. You were never meant to carry those big feelings all by yourself. You have a Father in heaven who is bigger than every fear, who is awake all night while you sleep, and who is holding you close even when you cannot see Him. When you feel scared, you can talk to Him — like talking to the kindest dad in the whole world. He always listens.
Sources: CDC — About Children's Mental HealthCDC — Anxiety and Depression in ChildrenAnnie E. Casey Foundation — Youth Mental Health Statistics
A Father just for you
Did you know that God is not far away, like a king on a tall throne who is too busy for little kids? God is a Father — and He is your Father. He wanted you. He made you on purpose. He picked your smile, your laugh, your eyes, and the sound of your voice.
A good father loves to be with his kids. He listens when they talk. He helps when they fall down. He says, "I'm so glad you're mine." That is what God is like — only even better. He never gets too tired. He never gets too busy. He is never far away.
So when you feel small, remember: you have the biggest, strongest, kindest Father in all of heaven. And He loves you more than you could ever count.
God is your good, good Father. He made you, He knows your name, and He loves you no matter what.
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Bible verses for children: what your Father says
Here are nine Bible verses for children from the Father's Heart Bible™ — each one a little message from your Father in heaven, telling you how much He loves you. Tap any one to read and listen for free.
“I praise You, Father, because You made me in an amazing and wonderful way. Everything You do is wonderful, and I know that with all my heart.”
God made you on purpose, and He did an amazing job — you are wonderful to Him.
Psalm 139:14“Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not stop them, because the kingdom of God belongs to ones like these."”
Jesus wants the children to come close to Him — that means you.
Mark 10:14“Your Father even knows how many hairs are on your head. So do not be afraid — you are worth more to Him than many little birds.”
God knows every little thing about you, even your hairs — and you are so precious to Him.
Matthew 10:30-31“Do not be afraid, because I am with you. Do not be scared, because I am your God. I will make you strong and help you. I will hold you up with My strong right hand.”
When you are scared, your Father is holding your hand — you are safe with Him.
Isaiah 41:10“But to all who welcomed Him and believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.”
When you say yes to Jesus, you become God's own child — part of His family forever.
John 1:12“The Father is my shepherd; He takes care of me, and I have everything I need.”
God watches over you like a shepherd watches over his little lambs — gently and always.
Psalm 23:1“I am sure that nothing can ever separate us from God's love — not anything above us or below us, nothing in all the world.”
There is nothing — not anything — that can stop your Father from loving you.
Romans 8:38-39“See how much the Father loves us! His love is so great that we are called children of God. And that is what we are!”
You really are a child of God — that is not pretend, it is true.
1 John 3:1“The Father your God is with you. He is strong to save you. He will be so happy over you, and His love will make you new. He will even sing happy songs because of you.”
God is so happy you are His that He sings over you — like a happy song just for you.
Zephaniah 3:17A free gift for you
What your Father gives you
Here are some of the wonderful things your Father in heaven gives you — not because you earned them, but because you are His child.
He made you wonderful
You are not a mistake. The Bible says you were made in an amazing and wonderful way. God made you on purpose, and He loves how He made you.
He is with you when you're scared
When you feel afraid, your Father says "Do not be afraid, I am with you." He holds your hand and helps you be brave.
He makes you part of His family
When you believe in Jesus, God gives you the right to be His own child. You belong. You have a forever family in heaven.
He sings happy songs over you
Your Father is so happy that you are His that He sings over you. That's how much He loves and delights in you.
Why the Father's Heart Bible™ for children
It shows God as a loving Father
Lots of Bibles call God "God." The Father's Heart Bible™ shows Him as a Father — a good, kind Dad who loves His children. From the very first page, kids meet a God who is gentle and close.
You can listen, not just read
Every chapter is free to read online with audio. A grown-up can read it with you, or you can listen at bedtime — and let your Father's words help you fall asleep feeling safe and loved.
It uses words kids can understand
The words are warm and simple, so the Bible doesn't feel hard or scary. You can start with our how-to-pray guide or look up verses about love and not being afraid.
God's words are a treasure
When you read God's Word, something wonderful happens inside you. His words are like little seeds that grow love and peace and joy in your heart. Even if you don't understand every word yet, God's words never stop working. They make you strong and happy, deep down.
"Your word is like a lamp that shows me the way." — Psalm 119:105
Be loved first
Open the Father’s Heart Bible™ free, with audio, on any phone — and soak in the love you were made for.
What your Father says to you
"Hello, My child. I am your Father in heaven, and I want you to know something very important. I made you. I picked your smile and your laugh. When you were so tiny that nobody could see you yet, I already knew your name. And I already loved you.
You don't have to be the best at anything for Me to love you. You don't have to be perfect. You don't have to win. I love you when you do great, and I love you just the same when you make a mistake. My love for you never, ever gets smaller.
So when you are scared, talk to Me — I am right here. When you are sad, I am close. When you are happy, I am happy too. I am awake all night while you sleep, watching over you. You are My child, and I am so glad you are Mine. I love you so much."
A prayer for children
Our Father, we thank You and praise You for these children. Let them hear Your whisper above every loud or scary thing — the worries, the comparing, the voices that make them feel small. Let them encounter Your love — not as a rule, but as a Father's delight — and know they are Your beloved, apart from being the best or the smartest or the fastest.
Give them grace to receive who they are from You before the world tries to tell them who to be. Father, wrap Your arms around every child who feels scared or sad or left out tonight, and let them feel how close You are. I pray Your protection over them from the enemy, from temptation, from anything that would harm or frighten them, and from despair.
Let them know there is no condemnation in You, that they are fearfully and wonderfully made, and that nothing can separate them from Your love. Let them know You, their Father, as their true home and their safest place. And may they wake up every single day knowing they are loved by their heavenly Father.
In Jesus' name, amen.
Keep reading
Start with the whole Bible free online with audio — perfect for bedtime. Learn why the Father's Heart Bible™ exists, get started with our Bible reading guides and how to pray, or look up verses by topic. Parents can also explore the Bible for mothers and the Bible for fathers.
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Frequently asked questions
What are good Bible verses for children about God's love?
Psalm 139:14 (you are wonderfully made), Mark 10:14 (Jesus says let the children come to Me), Matthew 10:30-31 (God knows the hairs on your head), Isaiah 41:10 (do not be afraid, I am with you), John 1:12 (you can be a child of God), Psalm 23:1 (the Lord is my shepherd), and 1 John 3:1 (see how much the Father loves us) all speak gently to children. You can read and hear them free in the Father's Heart Bible™ at fathersheartbible.com/read.
What does the Bible say to a child who feels scared?
The Bible says you are not alone. In Isaiah 41:10 your Father says, "Do not be afraid, because I am with you… I will hold you up with My strong right hand." Jesus promises in John 14 that He will never leave you. When a child feels scared, they can talk to God like talking to the kindest dad in the world — and He always listens. Read these verses free with audio in the Father's Heart Bible™.
How can I read the Bible with my young child?
The Father's Heart Bible™ is free to read and listen to online, with warm, simple words and audio on every chapter — so you can read it together, or play it at bedtime. Many families start with short, comforting passages like Psalm 23, Psalm 139, or the stories of Jesus blessing the children in Mark 10. No account, no purchase, and no app needed — just open fathersheartbible.com/read.
Does the Bible say God loves children?
Yes, very much. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me" (Mark 10:14), and 1 John 3:1 says, "See how much the Father loves us! His love is so great that we are called children of God." The whole Bible shows a Father who made each child on purpose, knows their name, and delights in them. The Father's Heart Bible™ makes that love easy for kids to hear and understand.
Is there a free online Bible with audio for kids?
Yes. The Father's Heart Bible™ is free to read and listen to online — no account, no purchase, no app. Open fathersheartbible.com/read on any phone, tablet, or computer and play the audio while you read along. It's gentle and simple enough for a grown-up to read with a young child, or for an older child to enjoy on their own.
What makes the Father's Heart Bible™ good for children?
It reveals God as a loving Father — a good, kind Dad — wherever the Bible reveals Him that way. For a child, that changes everything: instead of a faraway, scary God, they meet a Father who made them, knows their name, and is never too busy. The warm words and free audio make it easy and comforting for kids to read or hear, especially at bedtime.
What Bible verse helps a child fall asleep feeling safe?
Psalm 23:1 ("The Father is my shepherd; He takes care of me") and Zephaniah 3:17 (God "will even sing happy songs because of you") are gentle bedtime verses. So is Psalm 139, which says God made you in an amazing and wonderful way. Playing these passages on the free Father's Heart Bible™ audio at fathersheartbible.com/read can help a child fall asleep knowing their Father is watching over them.
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