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17Oct2018
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Idea for Teaching Small Children to Pray

Idea for Teaching Small Children to Pray For small children, make a picture album for them to have with them during prayer time. You can make one together, or simply purchase one at dollar store and have them add their photos. Put pictures of family, friends, a homeless person (symbolizing the poor), and a picture of the world. Include pictures of every day blessings to give thanks for: foo

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P. R. A. Y. E. R. Acronym

Use the following to teach your child how to pray through the prayer model that Jesus taught (also known as the Our Father prayer pattern or Lord's Prayer). Praise “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by thy name.” This is an opening line of praise. It speaks of God who is both high above us (in heaven) and lovingly near to help (Our Father). In this petition, “hallowed be thy name,

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09Oct2017
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Praying in the Park

This is a great time of year to take a group of children on a prayer walk in the park. Lead them in prayer for their city, neighborhoods, schools, friends, church, pastor, children of the world, etc. If there are people in the park, two or three of the children (with adult supervision) could approach them explaining they have gathered together for prayer and inquire if they have a special request

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09Sep2017
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Equipping Prayer in Children [EPIC]

The following prayer resources were developed for Ladies of Prayer International to equip mothers, grandmothers, and teachers in training children to pray. They are available for you to use in your own home or church.   DOWNLOADS: EPIC September 2017: Bringing God to School EPIC August 2017: Engaged in the Harvest EPIC July 2017: Blessing Our Nation EPIC June 2017: Revive Me, Revive

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09Sep2017
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Wants and Needs

Young kids are generally ego-centric by nature. When you ask them what they need, they may come up with answers such as toys, new shoes, a new dress, a puppy, and so on. Though these things are not bad, they do not need to be the only thing we have our children pray for. Children need to understand the difference between what truly is a need, and what is simply a desire.

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