Leader Guide

Prayer

Will Prayers: Communicate with God.

During the Transfiguration, when Jesus was gloriously changed up on the mountain, God spoke from the cloud and said,

Soon after, one of the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. Jesus gave us a model of prayer so we could know how to pray in a way that is pleasing to God. As God said when Jesus was transfigured, we need to listen to Him!

Jesus says that when we pray, we must acknowledge that God’s name is holy; He is perfect with no equal. Even though we have access to God, we must come with respect and humility. He is high and lifted up, and the only one worthy of our praise and worship. Next, Jesus says to pray that God’s will is done on Earth as it is in heaven.

Today in our prayer time, let’s begin by acknowledging that God’s name is holy and above all other names. Take a moment to sit silently in God’s presence. Picture Him high above the earth, full of glory and above and over anything you face. Give a moment for children to sit before God. 

Now, think of something that you would like God’s help with. Maybe it is a situation at home or at school. Maybe it is a bigger situation in the world that you believe can’t be solved without God’s help. Pray silently that God’s will would be done in that situation, just the way His will is done in heaven. Allow time for children to pray. 

Close in prayer. Heavenly Father, You are Holy; there is none like You. Thank You for allowing us to come before You because we belong to Jesus. We acknowledge Your holiness and pray that the world will also come to know and worship You as Almighty God. The angels in heaven cry out, (See Isaiah 6:3.)

You have heard our prayers today, and we ask that You answer them according to Your will. We release our requests to You in the mighty name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior, Amen.