If bedtime in your house means restless kids and anxious hearts, Instill Kids Bedtime Prayer was made for you. This app creates personalized, Scripture-based audio prayers that speak your child's name aloud — turning bedtime into a calm, Christ-centered routine for ages 3–12.^1
Simply enter your child's name, and Instill generates spoken prayers woven with biblical truth and accompanied by soothing instrumental music from Christian artists. Each prayer line is directly inspired by Scripture, covering themes like overcoming anxiety and fear, rebuilding self-esteem after bullying, reducing nightmares, and building spiritual identity. A "repeat after me" mode teaches younger children how to pray, while a "learn mode" helps kids listen to key Bible passages. You can set automatic prayer times to build a consistent bedtime routine.^1
Instill was born from founder Simon Ives' own season of hardship. While living in Cambodia and facing chronic illness and financial strain, Simon began writing personalized bedtime prayers for his daughter — and spent four years building the app, often while stuck in bed with Long Covid. Simon and his wife Kamini previously founded Freedom International, a trafficking prevention ministry in Cambodia.^3
Why Christians Love It"My daughter Emma was having nightmares frequently, and she has been through a lot. These prayers have been such a blessing because she is sleeping so much better, and rarely wakes up with a bad dream now."^1
"Our daughter has always been restless, but was mesmerized by these wonderful prayers and is sleeping through each night with the peace of God."^1
"I cried the first time I heard my daughter's name in the prayer. It was powerful, peaceful, and personal, and so special for her."^1
Notable- Available on iOS and Android with a freemium model, with monthly, annual, or lifetime options for the full library^2
- Supports up to 4 children per account, each with their own personalized prayer library^1
- Child-safe: no ads and no external links^1
- Website includes a clear statement of faith (Trinitarian, salvation by grace through faith) and a 7-day refund policy^1
- Simon Ives' documentary "Missions in the Wilderness" won most inspiring documentary at the International Christian Film Festival^5
