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Prayer

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Peter and the other apostles faced danger and persecution. They endured suffering and hardships. Was this because they sinned or disobeyed God? No. 


These hardships didn’t happen because they sinned; they happened because they were doing God’s will! The devil isn’t happy when God’s Word is preached, and neither are a lot of people. But that doesn’t mean we should stop obeying God and sharing the Gospel! However, we should pray and ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom about how, when, and where to tell others about Him.

By following God’s will, even in difficult times, Peter obeyed God and showed people how to trust Him even in difficult times.

Peter wrote two books of the Bible. Can you guess their names? First and Second Peter.


Peter gives us some good advice about what to do when we face hard times. He wrote in 1 Peter 3:14-16, 18: 

14But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don't worry or be afraid of their threats. 15Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. 16But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ. 18Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. He suffered physical death, but he was raised to life in the Spirit.

Peter said we should worship God instead of worrying, so let’s do that right now. Let’s pray.

Dear God, we worship You because You are more powerful than any problem we can ever face. We love You because You sent Your Son to die on the cross and pay the price for our sins. We praise You because Jesus has overcome sin and death. When we face hard times, remind us to pray and trust You. Lord, some of us may be worried about some things right now. Allow children time to think and pray. God, we ask You now to replace that worry with Your peace. Allow children time to pray. Help us to live our lives in a way that people will know we belong to You. Please lead us and guide us, showing us how to share the Good News with others. In Jesus’ powerful name we pray, Amen!   

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