3 Minutes of Encouraging Bedtime Prayers Just for Your Boy! The 8-to-12-year-old guys in your life will be encouraged to take a few moments of their day to pause, reflect, and renew their spirits with these 3-minute bedtime prayers. Each night's reading includes. . . Minute 1: meditate on a brief scripture selection Minute 2: pray, using the provided prayer to start a conversation with God Minute 3: reflect on a question for further thought Each of these 180 prayers address important issues of life common to all boys—such as knowing God, trusting God, making good choices, being courageous, and more. Just 3 short minutes, and boys will be on their way to a peace-filled sleep!