How Should I Pray?

Why isn’t God answering my prayer?

It may feel as though God is not hearing or answering you, but throughout the Bible we can see He always hears the prayer of His people. He is not ignoring you! Keep in mind that God’s timing is not our timing, but His timing is always perfect. He is not a genie in the sky who gives us whatever we wish whenever we want. He is our loving, good God whose plan for our lives is always perfect. Check out Psalm 34:17, John 9:31 and 1 John 5:14 to learn more.

Thank You, God, that we can talk to You whenever we face hard things. Help us to not be anxious, but to focus on You and always be thankful for how You work in our lives. Thank You for always being with us in every battle and helping us keep our eyes on You. Amen.

Has God ever worked mightily in your life through prayer? How do you see God working in your life in smaller ways as you talk with Him throughout your day? Share those things with your children.

Using the alphabet as your guide, work together with your child to come up with things you can praise God for. For example: “Thank You God for ‘A’lways being with us.” “God You are ‘B’igger than anything.” Be creative!

This week’s story is found in the book of 2 Chronicles. Help your child find the book of 2 Chronicles. Is this book in the Old or New Testament? How many chapters are there?

It can be hard to keep our eyes and focus on God when the noise of life is too loud. What can you commit to turning down or taking a break from? Does the music need to turn off in the car? Should you take a break from screens? Talk through with your child what things keep you both from praying and being thankful. How can you both commit to turning those things down?