One day, Jesus’ followers watched him pray. They noticed that when Jesus prayed, it was not loud or showy. He didn’t try to impress anyone. He simply talked to God. So they asked him, “Teach us how to pray.”
Jesus told them that prayer is not about using big words or being seen by others. Instead, he said we should pray quietly and honestly, because God already knows what we need. Then Jesus gave them a simple prayer:
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil,
for thine is the kingdom,
and the power and the glory forever.
Amen.
This prayer, which we now call the Lord’s Prayer, reminds us that talking to God is part of our everyday lives. We don’t have to wait for the right moment or the right words. We can simply come to God as we are, trusting that God is listening.
What We Learned
- We can talk to God in simple, honest ways
- God listens to us even before we speak
- Prayer is about a relationship, not just words
- We are called to forgive others, just as God forgives us
We were so happy to have 10 kids in our classroom this Sunday. It was a joyful and lively morning, and we loved spending that time together.
We also want to say thank you to everyone who brought candy for our Easter eggs. Because of your generosity, we will have lots of filled eggs ready for Easter morning. We will also have a movie, popcorn, and juice for the kids during church, so parents can relax knowing their children are safe and enjoying their time.
We look forward to seeing you this Sunday.
