Big Truth:

Jesus Teaches Us How To Pray

Matthew 6:6-7, 9:38; Romans 8:26; Mark 14:38; Luke 5:16, 10:2, 18:1; Acts 8:22; 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Bible Verse:

“Pray then like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.’”

Matthew 6:9

Big Ideas:

  • We pray to adore God.
  • We pray to submit to God.
  • We pray to confess our sins to God.
  • We pray to seek provision and protection from God.

Bible Story:

Matthew 6:9-13

Jesus gives His disciples a model of how they should pray. We don’t pray so that we will be seen by other people or because we expect God to grant our wishes like a “magic genie.” We pray to worship and praise Him because He is holy.

Story:

There is no better way to start off the new year than to turn to God and submit to Him in worshipful prayer. Jesus gives us a model for how we are to pray in Matthew 6. Use this Guide and Family Devotion to lead your family in purposeful prayer and worship this week.

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Every child should know that:

  • Prayer is a way we can continually worship God. 

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Every child should:

  • Practice praying personal prayers to God together with their family.

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Every child should feel:

  • Thankful that God has given us access to Himself through prayer.

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Every child should want:

  • To grow and become more comfortable in prayer.