Prayer

Have the children sit down in a semi-circle in front of you, facing the board. As we just learned, today’s SuperVerse is a song of praise to God in celebration of victory. When we trust in Jesus—who died on the cross and rose from the dead—God gives us the victory over our enemies.   

Did you know that we can thank God for the victory in advance by faith, even before we actually see the answer?

Yes, by thanking God in advance we are expressing our trust and faith in Him.

Before the battle started, this is what Gideon told his men in Judges 7:15:

“Get up! For the Lord has given you victory over the Midianite hordes!”

That’s amazing! Before the battle even began, there was no question that the victory was already won! So when you are having a hard time, remember to trust and thank God.

I would like you all to bow your heads and think of something you need victory over. Maybe there are many areas you need God’s victory—God will help you with each one! Don’t say anything out loud—just silently tell God how you need His help. Allow a few moments for children to think.

Now let’s use the things we have learned from our SuperVerse as prayers of thanksgiving. We will go around the circle, and each of you will thank God for the victory by saying one of the four phrases written on the board. I’ll start.

Say a phrase, then go around the circle and have each child say one phrase from the board.

Close in prayer: Dear Jesus, thank You for the victory You won over death when You rose from the grave! We trust in You and will not be afraid because You are with us!  In Your name we pray. Amen.