Day 1
Faith Fact
I believe God can answer prayer.
Faith Verse
John 14:12
"I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done."
Question of the day:
What prayers do you need God to answer?
Read:
2 Kings 6:14–23
The prophet Elisha believed God could—and would—answer his prayers. In the Bible story, Elisha prayed for three miracles and God did each one. First, an enemy army found Elisha’s hiding place, and Elisha prayed his servant would see God’s army protecting them. Next, the enemy attacked, and Elisha prayed they would go blind. Finally, Elisha led the enemy to Israel’s king and prayed that they would be able to see again. God answered all his prayers! Elisha told the king of Israel to have mercy on the captured soldiers, feed them, and send them home.
Elisha could have been scared when a whole army came to his city looking just for him. Instead, he was brave, because he knew he could ask God for help. God can answer our prayers too!
Talk About It:
Prayer:
Dear God, thank You for loving me so much that You hear and answer my prayers. Help my faith to grow, and open my eyes to Your miracles all around me. Amen.
I believe God can answer prayer.
Faith Verse
John 14:12
"I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done."
Question of the day:
What prayers do you need God to answer?
Read:
2 Kings 6:14–23
The prophet Elisha believed God could—and would—answer his prayers. In the Bible story, Elisha prayed for three miracles and God did each one. First, an enemy army found Elisha’s hiding place, and Elisha prayed his servant would see God’s army protecting them. Next, the enemy attacked, and Elisha prayed they would go blind. Finally, Elisha led the enemy to Israel’s king and prayed that they would be able to see again. God answered all his prayers! Elisha told the king of Israel to have mercy on the captured soldiers, feed them, and send them home.
Elisha could have been scared when a whole army came to his city looking just for him. Instead, he was brave, because he knew he could ask God for help. God can answer our prayers too!
Talk About It:
- Question 1. Why was Elisha’s servant scared when he went outside early in the morning?
Answer 1. “There were troops, horses, and chariots everywhere.” (2 Kings 6:15) - Question 2. What did Elisha’s servant see after the Lord opened his eyes?
Answer 2. “The hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire.” (2 Kings 6:17) - Question 3. Why did Elisha ask God to make the enemy soldiers blind?
Answer 3. So they would not attack and Elisha could lead them safely to the king of Israel. - Question 4. What does this story teach us?
Answer 4. God answers prayer. We can ask God for specific things. God is protecting us in ways we can’t see. Other answers are possible. - Question 5. What is one prayer you need God to answer?
Answer 5. Answers will vary.
Prayer:
Dear God, thank You for loving me so much that You hear and answer my prayers. Help my faith to grow, and open my eyes to Your miracles all around me. Amen.
Day 2
Faith Fact
I believe God can answer prayer.
Faith Verse
John 14:12
"I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done."
Question of the day:
How has God used you to help someone?
Read:
James 2:14–17
Sometimes God allows us to see people’s needs so that He can use us to help them. Imagine seeing a kid at school who has torn-up clothes, no food for lunch, and holes in his shoes. You think, “I feel sorry for this kid.” But then you do nothing to help him. What good is it if you see a need but don’t do anything about it? That’s what these verses in James are talking about.
Our faith in God should lead us to pray for people and to see people where they are. God may also place it on our heart to help people. We can believe God will answer our prayers for other people, and sometimes we are part of His answer! Listen and be open as the Holy Spirit leads you.
Talk About It:
Prayer:
Dear God, thank You that my life can be used to be a blessing to someone. God, let me see people the way You do and let me listen for You to lead me to help. Give me a heart of compassion that leads to action and helping others. Amen.
I believe God can answer prayer.
Faith Verse
John 14:12
"I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done."
Question of the day:
How has God used you to help someone?
Read:
James 2:14–17
Sometimes God allows us to see people’s needs so that He can use us to help them. Imagine seeing a kid at school who has torn-up clothes, no food for lunch, and holes in his shoes. You think, “I feel sorry for this kid.” But then you do nothing to help him. What good is it if you see a need but don’t do anything about it? That’s what these verses in James are talking about.
Our faith in God should lead us to pray for people and to see people where they are. God may also place it on our heart to help people. We can believe God will answer our prayers for other people, and sometimes we are part of His answer! Listen and be open as the Holy Spirit leads you.
Talk About It:
- Question 1. What are the two things verse 15 talks about a person not having?
Answer 1. Food or clothing (James 2:15) - Question 2. What happens when we see a need but don’t offer to help someone in need?
Answer 2. Answers may vary. - Question 3. When was a time God spoke to you to help someone?
Answer 3. Answers may vary. - Question 4. When was a time God used someone to help you when you had a need?
Answer 4. Answers may vary. - Question 5. Who may God use you to help this week?
Answer 5. Answers may vary.
Prayer:
Dear God, thank You that my life can be used to be a blessing to someone. God, let me see people the way You do and let me listen for You to lead me to help. Give me a heart of compassion that leads to action and helping others. Amen.
Day 3
Faith Fact
I believe God can answer prayer.
Faith Verse
John 14:12
"I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done."
Question of the day:
Who is someone you pray with?
Read:
Matthew 18:19–20
When we read Matthew 18:19, we might think that when we pray with other people for something, God is going to answer with exactly what we want. But when we pray and ask God for things, we want to be sure we know God is good so that even if He answers us differently from what we expect, we still trust in Him.
These verses talk about the importance of having people in our life to pray and believe with us that God can answer our prayers. We know that there is power in prayer and in encouraging one another to trust in God together. Together, we can agree that God is with us and never leaves or forsakes us.
Talk About It:
Prayer:
Dear God, thank You for people in my life who I know will pray with me. Please continue to place good friends in my life who will encourage me to trust in You. I thank You that You hear us when we pray. Amen.
I believe God can answer prayer.
Faith Verse
John 14:12
"I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done."
Question of the day:
Who is someone you pray with?
Read:
Matthew 18:19–20
When we read Matthew 18:19, we might think that when we pray with other people for something, God is going to answer with exactly what we want. But when we pray and ask God for things, we want to be sure we know God is good so that even if He answers us differently from what we expect, we still trust in Him.
These verses talk about the importance of having people in our life to pray and believe with us that God can answer our prayers. We know that there is power in prayer and in encouraging one another to trust in God together. Together, we can agree that God is with us and never leaves or forsakes us.
Talk About It:
- Question 1. Where is God when His followers gather?
Answer 1. He is there among us. (Matthew 18:20) - Question 2. Who are some people in your life you turn to when you need prayer?
Answer 2. Answers may vary. - Question 3. How are you encouraged when people pray with you?
Answer 3. Answers may vary. - Question 4. What are some ways you can encourage others in prayer?
Answer 4. Answers may vary. - Question 5. What is something you are trusting and believing God for?
Answer 5. Answers may vary.
Prayer:
Dear God, thank You for people in my life who I know will pray with me. Please continue to place good friends in my life who will encourage me to trust in You. I thank You that You hear us when we pray. Amen.