Prayer

As we learned in Large Group time, Paul needed help with a hardship that continually caused him difficulty. Instead of removing it from Paul, Jesus promised that His grace—in other words, His kindness and loving help—would give Paul the strength to endure and overcome the hardship whenever he faced it. When we feel weak and tired and when we want to quit, Jesus will give us His supernatural strength and power to work through us. We will be filled with the power we need to overcome any trouble we may face!

Have children find a place in the room where they can pray alone. Ask them to silently share with Jesus anything that they are having difficulty with—a difficulty at school, a relationship, or any situation they need help with. Have the children ask Jesus to give them His strength in their weakness and to give them His victory over this trial, suffering or hardship. Then have children thank Jesus for working through them.

Allow time for children to pray, then close with prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You that when we feel weak, You give us Your strength. We praise You for working through our weaknesses, and for overcoming whatever problems we may face. In Your mighty name we pray, Amen.