Leader Guide

Prayer

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Have children sit in a large circle.

Understanding Prayers: Communicate with God.

Today, we are learning about choosing to live like Christ. Chris, Joy, and even the disciples had a hard time understanding Jesus’ teachings. In the Bible, the disciples were often puzzled by what Jesus said and asked Him to explain what He had said to the crowds.

The apostle Paul prayed for new believers to have understanding and wisdom as they follow Christ. He said in Colossians 1:9:

So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of His will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding.

Today, we are going to pray for God to give us understanding and wisdom so we can live according to His Word. Jesus calls us wise when we listen to His teachings and do them. Yet before we can do that, we must understand what He is saying.

OPTIONS: If your class is accustomed to praying aloud, have them go around in a circle with each child praying a sentence or two, such as: “God, help us understand Your Word,” or “Lord, help us live like Jesus.” If your class is not accustomed to praying aloud, ask for volunteers to pray sentence prayers.

Close in prayer: Dear Jesus, thank You for Your teachings and for Your example of how to live in a way that pleases God. Open our eyes, our hearts, and our understanding as we study Your Word. Fill us with the power of Your Holy Spirit to live like You. In Your name, we pray, Amen.