Prayer

Read Roman 10:13–14:

For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” But how can they call on Him to save them unless they believe in Him? And how can they believe in Him if they have never heard about Him? And how can they hear about Him unless someone tells them?”

God demonstrated His mercy to the entire world by sending His Son, Jesus, to live a sinless life on Earth and to die on the cross for our sins. Jesus took our punishment, so we can have a wonderful relationship with God our Father and live forever in heaven with Him someday! This is the best news anyone can have! However, how will people know unless someone tells them the Good News? 

God gave Jonah a message to share with people who needed to be saved from their evil ways—yet Jonah tried very hard not to share that message, didn’t he! God has given us Good News to share with others so they can have God’s mercy. In our prayer time today, let’s ask God to give us a desire to share the Good News of God’s mercy shown through Jesus on the cross.

Allow time for children to pray, then close with a prayer.

Heavenly Father, You have demonstrated from the beginning of time that You are a merciful God who desires all people to be saved. Thank You for sending Jesus to die on the cross for our sins. Please help us share the Good News of Jesus Christ so others can experience Your mercy, forgiveness and love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.