Pray for Each Other
Set out a bowl of water. Then give each pair a plastic cup and spoon. Have pairs think of things they’d like to pray for together. For each thing they come up with, have them put a spoonful of water into their cups. Call time before cups fill more than halfway.
Ask:
- What was this activity like for you?
- In what ways can prayer “fill us up” or make a difference when we pray for each other? with each other?
Say: Prayer isn’t just about me, myself, and God; God wants us to pray for each other and with each other. And God is faithful to answer our prayers. Prayer connects us to God, to each other, and can fill our lives with good.
Read aloud Psalm 65:1-5.
Pray: Dear God, sometimes we can feel you so close to us and sometimes it feels like you’re far away. We thank you, God, that no matter what’s going on in our lives we can talk to you and you hear us. God, thank you for the friends and family you’ve given us. We ask that you’d hear our prayers for them. In Jesus’ name, amen.
This lesson excerpt was taken from 13 Most Important Bible Lessons for Kids About Loving Each Other.
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