Prayer

Have children sit around you in a circle. Samuel’s mother dedicated him to the Lord just as she had promised God before he was born. Samuel belonged to God and served Him faithfully for his entire life!

Read Hannah’s words in 1 Samuel 1:28:

“Now I am giving him to the Lord, and he will belong to the Lord his whole life.” And they worshiped the Lord there.

Today, in our prayer time, you will have an opportunity to dedicate yourself to the Lord. If you are participating in the Discipleship Challenge, you have been dedicating yourself to the Lord each day! Even if you have been following Jesus for a long time, you may re-dedicate yourself to God as a reminder of your commitment to your Lord and Savior.

The most valuable thing that we can ever give God is our life. Let’s bow our heads and think a moment about all God has done for us.

Now, let’s close our eyes and pray. Repeat after me if you want to dedicate your life to the Lord today—whether it’s for the very first time, or you want to re-dedicate your life to Him again. Or, you may pray silently—He will hear you!

• Dear God …
• Samuel was dedicated to You as a young boy. …
• He served You when he was young, …
• He served You when he was old. …
• I want to serve You now …
• And for the rest of my life. …
• Beginning today, …
• I dedicate myself to You, …
• To thank You for all You’ve done. …
• Holy Spirit, thank You for giving me the power …
• To faithfully serve God …
• And to be an example to others. ...
• In Jesus’ name, AMEN!

How wonderful to hear you pray and dedicate your lives to God! Let’s celebrate by giving God a standing ovation!

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