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What we learned:
Today, we learned that God does not want
us to pray mechanically like robots. He wants us to pray heart-felt
prayers. He wants us to tell Him our desires, our fears, our hopes,
and He wants us to sing songs of joy to Him when we are happy. Praying
before meals and bedtime is good, but He wants to hear from us more
often than that. He wants to be involved in our lives, to comfort
us when we are sad, strengthen us when we are scared and laugh with
us when we are happy. God will give true meaning and direction to
our lives. We need to make Him part of our lives throughout the day
by reading His Word, the Bible and seeking Him through out the day
in prayer. (Scripture used: Jeremiah 29:11-13) |
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Memory Verse:
"Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me." (Psalm 66:20)
Practice this verse with your child during
the week. This will not only help him or her remember the verse, but it
will also help give your child a desire to commune with God on a regular
basis. |
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Suggested Parent/Child Activity:
Have your son or daughter help you write
an original song of praise to God. Make up your own melody or sing
it to a well known tune you both know. If creating a song is a bit
too difficult, write a poem together with your child praising God
for the goodness He has shown you. |
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Daily Prayer:
Dear Father God, may we come before You often, sharing our deepest
thoughts, joys and fears. May our prayers never be stiff, forced or
mechanical - but instead be expressions of our inmost being. Amen. |
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