KEEPING PRAYER A PRIORITY IN YOUR CLASS

 

Are we keeping prayer a priority in your class each week?

Knowing about prayer, thinking about prayer and even thinking up prayers are not the same as actually praying. There is no substitute for praying.

Be sure children understand that prayer is talking to God in an ordinary manner, out of the depth of their hearts. Explain that talking to God is just like chatting with a friend.

Reinforce often that God hears when we pray.

Encourage the boys and girls to name people they know who have problems. Write requests on a prayer chart or place in a specially made prayer box.

Talk often about praying for forgiveness. Be alert to children who are ready to accept Jesus as their personal Savior.

Encourage boys and girls to find a time and place at home where they can pray each day. Children need to know that communicating with God on a regular basis is important and will make a difference in their lives. Even young children can develop the discipline of daily prayer.

Songs: “Call Upon the Lord” (In My Garden) and “Talk to You” (Come Meet Jesus).  Click on song titles to hear clips.