Jesus Prayed for Us

Have you ever had someone pray for you when you were sad, scared, or having a hard day? It feels good to know someone cares about you and wants good things for you.

In John 17, Jesus prayed for His friends before He left them. He asked God to help them stay close to Him and close to each other. Jesus wanted His followers to love one another and work together like a family (John 17:20-23). Even more amazing, Jesus was also praying for people who would believe later. That means He was praying for us, too!

Jesus knew there would be times when people would feel lonely, left out, or upset with one another. That is why He reminded His followers to love each other and stay together. When we share, help someone who is hurting, invite others to join us, or say kind words, we show people what God’s love looks like.

You are important to God. Jesus cares about you, prays for you, and wants you to help others feel loved and welcome, too.

What We Learned

• Jesus prayed for us
• God wants us to love and help one another
• Kindness helps people feel welcome
• We are all part of God’s family