Leader Guide

Prayer

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Following Prayers: Communicate with God.

Jesus came to the disciples in their everyday lives. He walked by the sea to call some disciples. He found Nathaniel under a tree, and he found Matthew working as a tax collector. He still calls out to people today. He sees us this very moment and is waiting for those who will answer His call to follow Him.

In our prayer today, I am going to give you a chance to receive Jesus as your Savior. If you already believe in Jesus, that’s awesome! You can still repeat the words with us and renew your commitment to follow Him. You can also pray in your heart for anyone who may believe in Jesus for the first time today.

In the video, what did Peter do immediately after Jesus performed the miracle of providing a boatload of fish? He fell to his knees and said he was a sinner.

Luke 5:8 says:

When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, “Oh, Lord, please leave me—I’m such a sinful man.”

This is the very first and most important step to following Jesus. We have to admit our need for Him. We must acknowledge that we are sinners and we can’t save ourselves.

Close in prayer, allowing time after each phrase for the children to pray silently or repeat aloud after you: Dear Lord Jesus, … I’m sorry for all the things I’ve done wrong. … I believe You died on the cross for me … to pay the price for my sins … to forgive me … and to take me to heaven someday. … Come live in my heart. … Fill me with Your Spirit … so I can follow You, … serve You, … and live to please You in all that I do and say. … Help me share the Gospel … so others can choose to follow You, too! … In Your saving name, we pray, Amen.

Make sure to follow up with any children who prayed to follow Jesus as their Savior. Encourage them to download Gizmo’s Bible Adventures, a free 30-day devotional for children and their families. Visit us-en.Superbook.CBN.com/Pages/Discover/KidsDevo/Gizmos-Bible-Adventures.