Jesus Shows Us How to Live and Talk With God

Use this free elementary family devotion to teach kids and families about prayer.

Prayer Grows Friendship With God

In Jesus’ day, prayer came with a lot of rules. Some religious leaders used it to show others how devout and smart they were. If we’re honest, we may still face the same struggles today. When we pray in front of others, sometimes there are a lot of nerves attached: “Will I sound impressive? Will people think I’m spiritual?”

But Jesus’ prayer was different. Jesus showed us how to live and talk with God! When Jesus taught us how to pray, he took away the notion that prayer needs to be impressive to others. He simplified it, making it about having a good conversation with our daddy—Abba—rather than a spiritual show and tell.

This elementary family devotion will help kids feel more comfortable with prayer. Even if they don’t use the same words they’ve heard others use, they can talk with God like they’d talk with a friend. That’s what prayer really is!

Share This Free Devotion With Families

Click the link below to download a free Take-It-Home Flyer from Quarter 4 of Simply Loved Sunday School Curriculum.

After reading the Jesus-centered devotion, kids and families can talk about a cool question, consider a practical way to live out their faith at home, and find and read Scripture about prayer in the Bible.

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