Leader Guide

Prayer

Sit on the floor and form a circle with the children as you talk and pray.

In our Bible story video, Jesus gave Peter a warning.

Read Luke 22:31–32 (hcsb):

“Simon, Simon, look out! Satan has asked to sift you like wheat. But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”

Jesus warned Peter that Satan wanted to test his faith to see if he could be separated from Jesus. Then Jesus said,

“But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail.”

The good news is that Jesus is praying for us—just as He did for Peter—so that our faith will not fail, and that we will be strengthened and come out victorious and stronger for it! He wants us to be so strong that we can help others when they go through similar trials!

Today, Jesus sits in power at the right hand of God and prays for us. Even though Satan may test us, Jesus is still in a position of power, and we cannot be tested beyond what we are able to endure! 

Optional: Read 1 Corinthians 10:13:  

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.

Satan desires to separate us from God’s love through trials and temptation. Yet God’s power is greater than Satan’s. No power can separate and defeat us!   

Let’s pray together and thank Jesus for His prayers, and ask for the power of His Holy Spirit to give us strength in times of testing so we do not give in to temptation.   

Optional: allow time for any children to pray aloud, if they wish.  

Pray: Lord Jesus, it is so wonderful to know that You hear our prayers, and You will answer them. Thank You for loving us and praying for us. Fill us with the strength of Your Holy Spirit so we will be ready to face whatever challenges may come in our lives. And when we fail, remind us to come quickly to You for forgiveness. We praise You that nothing can separate us from God’s love! In Your name we pray, Amen.