Leader Guide

Activity

Have children look up the Scriptures, read them aloud, and determine what God provides in that passage. There may be more than one provision in some cases. As the provisions are identified, make a list of them on the board. Allow children to share how they may have experienced God’s provisions in their lives.

1. James 5:14–15 (nkjv): healing, forgiveness

¹⁴ Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. ¹⁵ And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

2. Acts 17:24–25: creation, all things, breath, life, all needs

²⁴ “He is the God who made the world and everything in it. Since He is Lord of heaven and earth, He doesn’t live in man-made temples, ²⁵ and human hands can’t serve His needs—for He has no needs. He Himself gives life and breath to everything, and He satisfies every need.”

3. Psalm 103:3: healing, forgiveness

He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.

4. James 1:5: wisdom, answered prayer

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and He will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.

5. John 14:27: peace, freedom from fear

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”

6. James 1:17: good and perfect gifts, consistency, stability, light

Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.

7.  Romans 10:9 (esv): salvation, eternal life

If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

8. 1 Corinthians 10:13: strength, endurance, help with temptation, faithfulness

The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, He will show you a way out so that you can endure.

Ask if anyone needs to experience God’s provision in a particular way right now.   

Conclusion: God is our provider—He gives us the very breath that we breathe! He gives us all we need to live life abundantly. God knows all of our needs, yet He wants us to come to Him, as our heavenly Father, and ask Him for what we need. So let’s pray together.  

Dear God, we thank You for being our provider. We trust You to answer our prayers as we take a minute to ask for the things we need. Allow a few moments for children to silently pray for any needs they may have. Help us to live according to Your Word and to love, honor and respect You in all of our thoughts and ways. In Jesus’ name, Amen.