Seek God together

First tell your kids: We need God’s help to accomplish the mission He gave us. We can’t do it without Him. He is patient with us and never gives up on us. He loves us! God sent His Holy Spirit to help us and give us strength and power to be on His team!

This is an opportunity to ask your kids if they’ve said yes to Jesus – to being on His team (His kingdom). If they haven’t, lead them in a prayer to receive the Lord Jesus into their lives. Here is an example:

“Dear Jesus, thank you for dying for us and for rising from the dead. Forgive me of my sin and wash me clean. You are my King forever. Fill me with your Holy Spirit and help me follow You. Thank you God for rescuing me!”

There are so many people who need to know the love of God and what Jesus has done for us. Have each family member think of someone they know who needs God. Perhaps it’s a classmate or a neighbor. Take turns praying for the person:

“Dear God, ______________ needs you. Please help them to know You and to say yes to following You.”

Close your time of prayer by reciting the Lord’s Prayer together:

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the Kingdom and the power and the glory now and forever. Amen.