Leader Guide

Prayer

We know that John the Baptist thought prayer was important, because he taught his disciples how to pray.

Read Luke 11:1:

Once Jesus was in a certain place praying. As He finished, one of His disciples came to Him and said, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”

Prayer is not just talking to God; prayer is talking with God. What is the difference?

Prayer is not just talking, it is listening, too!

When we listen to God, He will speak to our hearts. Let’s take a few moments and ask God how we can become more like Jesus. Let’s especially pray that we will allow more room for the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.  

Allow time for children to pray silently, then lead a group prayer to close.        

Dear God, John was humbly willing to decrease while Jesus increased. We want You to become greater and greater in our lives. Please fill us each day with the fruit of the Spirit —pause briefly after each one so children can think and pray: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. In Jesus’ name, Amen.