Leader Guide
Prayer
- Bibles or the Superbook Bible App
Have the children find a place in the room where they can pray silently.
Big and Little Prayers: Communicate with God.
Mary learned that the wine supply had run out at the wedding celebration. What did Mary do about this? She went to Jesus and told Him there was no more wine.
The Bible doesn’t say that she panicked with the need; she simply went to Jesus and told Him what the need was. She trusted that He would take care of her request.
Choose an older child who is a good reader to read Philippians 4:6–7 aloud.
We have needs every day. God doesn’t want us to be filled with fear and worry; instead, He wants us to tell Him what we need and then trust that He will take care of it. When we place our worries in His hands and trust Him, we can have peace instead of anxiety. Raise your hand if you have ever thought a need you had was too little to bring to God. Children respond.
Raise your hand if you ever though a need was too big for God. Children respond.
It doesn’t matter how big or little our need is. If it is important to you, it is important to God. Today in our prayer time, I would like you to think of a need you have, then silently tell Jesus. Allow time for children to pray.
Now, trust Him to take care of your need and thank Him for it. When we do this, our worries can be replaced by His peace. Then, be prepared to do whatever Jesus may ask you to do. Like the servants in the story, we may have a role to play in the answer! Allow children time to pray then close in prayer.
Close in prayer: Dear Jesus, You have heard each need today. We praise You that nothing is too small or too big for You! Fill us with Your peace that guards our hearts and minds as we faithfully watch and wait for Your answers. Help us do whatever You ask—even if we don’t understand why. In Your name we pray, Amen.