Prayer is simply talking to God — and the Bible has warm, simple words that help kids understand why and how we pray. Here are four short verses about prayer, straight from the World English Bible, that you can read and talk about together.
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1. Bring Your Worries to God
"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." (Philippians 4:6)
Talk about it: What is something you're a little worried about that we can pray about together?
2. Praying in a Quiet Place
"But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly." (Matthew 6:6)
Talk about it: Where is a quiet spot where you like to pray or think?
3. Praying All the Time
"Pray without ceasing." (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
Talk about it: Can you think of a fun or ordinary moment in your day when you could say a quick prayer?
4. God Answers When We Call
"'Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great and difficult things, which you don't know.'" (Jeremiah 33:3)
Talk about it: What is something big you'd like to ask God about?
Read a story about prayer together
Emma's Brave Prayer
Lesson: Courage and faith
Emma's Brave Prayer is built around the lesson of courage and faith, a natural next read after talking through these verses on prayer.
See how these lessons connect in our Children's Books That Teach Kindness, Courage, and Honesty roundup.
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