A Child's Prayer

"Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven." -Matthew 18:4

The Story Behind the Painting

The faith of children is a precious thing. There is something about their innocence and purity that allows them to approach the Lord in a special way. When we witness the prayer of a child, it can be humbling to hear the faith in their words and expressions as they talk to their Heavenly Father as if He were right there in the room with them. I am grateful for the many reminders of faith, humility, and sincerity that I hear in my own children's prayers, which is what I tried to capture in this image.

About This Image

In this luminous oil-style painting by Jay Bryant Ward, a young girl in white folds her hands in prayer, her blue eyes lifted toward a radiant divine hand reaching down from warm, glowing light. A second hand rests gently at her back — a quiet assurance she is not alone. The background blooms in soft violet and gold, wrapping the scene in stillness and sacred warmth.

This is the kind of image that belongs in a child's room, a nursery, a hallway, or anywhere faith is part of daily life. It speaks without words — to parents who pray over their children, to children learning what prayer feels like, and to anyone who remembers what it was to trust completely.

A Child's Prayer is available in a range of print formats and sizes, made in the USA to gallery standards. Jay Bryant Ward's signature appears in the lower right corner.

Details

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About the Artist

Jay Bryant Ward invites us to follow his subjects as they look heavenward and remember what matters most: the life, mission, and teachings of Jesus Christ. His images invite us to pause and consider a higher perspective.