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Prayer isn’t just for grown-ups
Prayer for children can simply be a conver-
sation with God. Here are the perceptions
Calling all super heroes of communicating with God as they grow.
Over dinner, ask your children the Age 2-3
following questions: Young children understand that Jesus is
their friend. Say (or sing!) simple prayers.
If you could have any super power,
what power would you have? Age 4-6
Children this age become very aware of
Why would you have that power? the world around them. Let kids know that
God cares about everything that happens
to them and other people.
How would you help others?
Age 7-9
Super heroes and super powers are These children feel a need for God’s help
just pretend, make believe stories. and can verbally express thoughts. Help
But God is real, and His power has them look up Bible verses about prayer.
no limit. God made the entire uni-
verse and everything in it. We can
praise God for these amazing crea- Age 10-12
tions. Ask the kids “how do you see Pre-teens realize God is more personal.
God’s power in your own life?” Let them understand that no prayers are
insignificant to their heavenly Father.
*Answered Prayer, forgives our Jesus wants the little children to come to
sins, and provides what we need. him. (Matthew 19:14)
Nothing compares to the power And pray without ceasing. (1 Thessalonians
of GOD! 5:17)
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