Prayer

Today, we will talk with God through “Praise Prayers.” What do you think a Praise Prayer includes? Thanks and praises to God for who He is, what He has created, and what He can do!

David wrote many songs of praise. We call them “Psalms.” One of his most famous is Psalm 103. I’ll read parts of it to you now. You may pause after each line to discuss its meaning.

¹Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise His holy name.

^2bMay I never forget the good things He does for me.

³ He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.

^4a He redeems me from death.

^5a He fills my life with good things.

¹⁰ He does not punish us for all our sins; He does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve.

^13a The Lord is like a father to His children.

²²Praise the Lord, everything He has created, everything in all His kingdom. Let all that I am praise the Lord.

Now let’s go around the circle and each offer a short sentence of praise. If you do not wish to pray out loud, just say, “Praise God!”

Begin by praying:

God, we praise You for helping us with our problems and making all things possible!

After the children have prayed, conclude with a closing praise.