There’s something about bedtime prayers that feels sweet, innocent and wholesome … until the punchline lands.
If you enjoy classic joke-telling with a clever twist at the end, these three prayer-themed gags will have you chuckling – and maybe keeping an ear out next time someone says “goodbye” during grace.
One evening a father overheard his son saying his prayers:
“God bless Mommy, Daddy and Grammy. Goodbye Grampa.”
The father thought it was odd – but didn’t think too much of it.
The next day, Grandad passed away.
A month later he heard his son again:
“God bless Mommy. God bless Daddy. Goodbye Grammy.”
The following day, Grandma died.
Now the father was seriously worried.
A week later he overheard:
“God bless Mommy. Goodbye Daddy.”
The father barely slept. He left for work early, stayed all day, avoided traffic, skipped dinner and came home just after midnight – very much alive.
He apologised to his wife. “I’m sorry, honey. I had a terrible day at work.”
“You think YOU had a bad day?” she yelled.
“The MAILMAN dropped dead on the doorstep this morning!”
A little boy was asked to say grace at family dinner.
He closed his eyes tightly and said:
“Lord, thank you for the food. Please bless Mum, Dad and the dog.”
Then he paused …
“And if you can’t make my broccoli disappear, at least make it taste like chocolate. Amen.”
Faith is powerful – but there are limits.
A man was caught in a storm at sea. Terrified, he fell to his knees and prayed:
“Lord, if you save me from this, I promise I’ll give up drinking, gambling and telling lies!”
Suddenly, the storm stopped. The sea became calm. The clouds parted.
He looked up at the sky and said, “Never mind – I think I can see land.”
Miracles are wonderful… commitment is harder.
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