Leader Guide

Prayer

We’ve been talking about what it means to fear God. Who would like to describe that for us? Allow children time to answer in their own words.

Fearing God is being aware of who He is and who we are in respect to Him. God is holy and the Creator of everything in the universe. We are His creation—but He is perfect and we are not! It is impossible for God to look upon sin. That’s why we need Jesus so much! Jesus died on the cross to pay the price for our sins. Jesus gives us His righteousness so we can come to God and receive His mercy and grace.

The prophet Isaiah described a vision he was given from God as He saw Him on His throne in Isaiah 6:5:    

Then I said, “It’s all over! I am doomed, for I am a sinful man. I have filthy lips, and I live among a people with filthy lips. Yet I have seen the King, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.”  

Isaiah was aware of his own imperfection and sin in the presence of the holy and perfect God. God cleansed Isaiah and removed his guilt and sin. This is the beauty of what Jesus does for us today. We are not to be afraid of God, but we are to give Him the highest honor and respect, and understand who He is and who we are. When we acknowledge these things and desire to obey and serve Him, this is the beginning of wisdom.  

Let’s take a moment to close our eyes and get a fresh glimpse of God on His throne as Isaiah did—to have a picture in our minds of Almighty God, high and lifted up in His glory and holiness. If you feel comfortable, raise your hands toward heaven and just focus on God. This is not a time to ask Him for anything, but to just honor Him and be in awe of His greatness.  

Allow children time to meditate on God and His awesomeness. 

Close in prayer. Heavenly Father, You are holy and righteous. You are the Almighty God, the Creator of everything. Our lives are dependent on You. Reveal Yourself to us each day as we focus on who You are. Although You are totally perfect and completely holy, You have chosen to love us and save us through Your Son Jesus. Help us to spend time in Your presence each day so we can know You in a greater, deeper way. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.