Prayer

Sit in a circle with the children. Read Psalm 133:1–3:

How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head, that ran down his beard and onto the border of his robe. Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls on the mountains of Zion. And there the Lord has pronounced His blessing, even life everlasting.

Do you think this verse just means boys who are brothers in the same family?

No, it includes both men and women, boys and girls—everyone who loves and serves God. And that means us today.

This passage describes the importance of living in unity with others. It is wonderful, pleasant and refreshing. It is precious like the expensive and perfumed oil poured over Aaron’s head and beard that anointed and set him apart for God’s service. Oil represents the Holy Spirit. When we are baptized or covered in the Spirit, He flows into every part of our lives. Most of the land of Israel is a very dry desert—so you can imagine how important the morning dew is, bringing some water that gives life to the people, animals and plants.

Please close your eyes and bow your heads. Let’s take a few moments and pray silently. First, thank God for giving you the gift of the Holy Spirit who works in your life. Then, ask God to help you to have the same mind as Christ, one of love and humility.

Close in prayer: God, we want to thank You today for the Holy Spirit who lives inside of us. We ask that You would produce the fruit of the Spirit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. This fruit enables us to live and work with others in unity. We also ask You to fill us with the power of the Holy Spirit to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with others. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.