Leader Guide

Prayer

As followers of Christ, we have faith in what Jesus accomplished by His death and resurrection to forgive our sins and to give us eternal life. As we live each day, we must guard our faith and be ready to defend it. Without doubt, we will hear things on the internet, the news, in movies, on TV, and even in the public schools that will cast doubt about the existence of God and how the world was formed. We will hear that there are multiple ways to get to heaven, not just through believing in Jesus. At times, we may begin to doubt, and our faith may start to waver when surrounded by unbelief.  

It is up to each of us to counteract and overcome this doubt by reading God’s Word to reinforce and increase our faith! The Bible tells us that faith comes by hearing God’s Word! (See Romans 10:17.) 

In addition to that, we can pray for God to increase our faith! The apostles asked Jesus to increase their faith and make it stronger. (See Luke 17:5) A man who brought his son to Jesus for healing said, “I believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!” (See Mark 9:24.) Through Christ, we can overcome doubt and unbelief that can creep in.    

In our prayers today, we are going to ask Jesus to strengthen our faith. 

Let’s close our eyes as we pray silently for those across from us, that Jesus would strengthen their faith. Allow children time to pray silently. 

Now, let’s ask God to give us a hunger for His Word and for the Holy Spirit to help the Bible come alive in our hearts. Allow children time to pray.     

Close in prayer: Dear God, thank You for giving us the faith we need to believe in Christ and to grow. As we pray and read Your Word to learn Your truth, we can overcome all falsehoods, doubt, and unbelief we may encounter. In Jesus’ overcoming name we pray, Amen!