God Longs to Empower You and Bring You Happiness by Praying
You Can Give God All Your Cares and Worries by Praying
Praying Will Solve Your Problems and Give You Serenity More Easily and Quickly
Praying Can Be as Easy as Talking to Your Best Friend
By Experience, Your Praying can become More Effective and Powerful Every Day
Action -
Place your Bible in a visible location in your home.
Leave it open to Matthew 6:9-15
Pray that your mind will be open
Smile
Pray daily starting with the Lord's Prayer
Find one time each day to pray together as a family
Even if that time is a pre-agreed time of the day to stop and pray
Recommendations for daily prayer focus:
Peace
Understanding
Faith
Joy
Thanksgiving
Commitment
Remembrance of Jesus Christ's gift
“Therefore after this manner shall ye pray, saying, Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is done in heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And suffer us not to be led into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.” Matthew 6:9-15
Daily prayer reminder:
Monday _____________________________________
Tuesday______________________________________
Wednesday _________________________________
Thursday ____________________________________
Friday _______________________________________
Saturday ____________________________________
Sunday ______________________________________
You matter -
Luke 18:17 (NIV) "Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
Here are some short prayers from young friends to brighten your day:
Dear God, Please put another holiday between Christmas and Easter. There is nothing good in there now. Amanda
Dear Mr. God, I wish you would not make it so easy for people to come apart. I had to have 3 stitches and a shot. Janet
God, I read the bible. What does begat mean? Nobody will tell me. Love, Alison
Dear God, How did you know you were God? Who told you? Charlene
Dear God, Did you really mean, Do Unto Others As They Do Unto You? If you did then, I'm going to get even with my brother. Darla
Dear God, It's O. K. that you made different religions but don't you get mixed up sometimes? Arnold
Dear God, Did you mean for giraffes to look like that or was it an accident? Norma
Dear God, In bible times, did they really talk that fancy? Jennifer
Dear God, What does it mean you are a jealous God? I thought you had everything you wanted. Jane
DearGod, How come you did all those miracles in the old days and don't do any now? Billy
Dear God, Please send Dennis Clark to a different summer camp this year. Peter
Dear God, I keep waiting for spring, but it never did come yet. What's up? Don't forget. Mark
Dear God, If you watch in Church on Sunday I will show you my new shoes. Barbara
“Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed. Then they were glad that the waters were quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven.” Psalm 107:28-30
”Ask, and it will be given to you seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. “ Matthew 7:7
“And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” Matthew 21:22
