The Lord’s Prayer for Children with Actions
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Matthew 6:9-13 - The Lord’s Prayer
Use the actions described below as you say the words of the Lord’s Prayer.
- Our (point both hands to the chest)
- Father (hug own body)
- Who art in heaven (raise both hands upwards)
- Hallowed be thy name (place hands together in prayer)
- Thy kingdom come (‘pull’ heaven down out of the sky to your chest with both hands)
- Thy will be done (with elbows into your side touch your shoulders with both hands at the same time – left hand to left shoulder, right to right – then lower both hands down, as if offering them, stopping when your hands at a 90 degree angle out in front of the body)
- On earth (spread hands down towards ground and around, indicating the earth)
- As it is in heaven (spread hands up and around to indicate heaven)
- Give us this day (start with hands out in a receiving position, then draw them inwards and close the fists at the same time)
- Our daily bread (using left hand as a piece of bread, use right index and middle fingers together to perform the action of spreading butter back and forth across the left hand)
- And forgive us our trespasses (use both hands in a motion of flinging something away)
- As we (point to self with both hands)
- Forgive those (repeat forgiving action above)
- Who trespass against us (clench both fists, and bang the right one down on top of the left one, as if hammering it once)
- And lead us not into temptation (Keeping fists closed, cross wrists as if they are tied together)
- But deliver us from evil (pull wrists apart as if being suddenly freed)
- For Thine is the Kingdom (use both hands, with fingers pointing upwards, to make a crown for your head)
- The Power (use both hands to show biceps in a power action)
- And the Glory (lift arms together over head, and bring them down and out to each side to form a glorious circle)
- Forever and ever (arms move in two steps out to each side, simultaneously, as if drawing a rounded sort of M-shape)
- Amen (hands come together in prayer)
Source:
Karen Holford
www.secadventist.org
Creative Children’s Prayer Idea – The Lord’s Prayer with Actions – Prayers for Kids
Joni Earekson Tada: A Word from Sister Kathy
This story was submitted to our local church’s monthly newsletter. Actually, I never knew the details of Joni’s accident when she was young until this was shared to us through our church’s newsletter. So I’m going to share this story with you. . .
A Word from Joni’s Sister…
“In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will.” -EPHESIANS 1:11
My name is Kathy Eareckson, and Joni is my little sister. I’m the one who was at the beach that day when Joni dove off the raft and broke her neck. I will never forget that Saturday afternoon in July 1967.
I was a teenager, like Joni, and had planned a swimming date with my boyfriend. I knew Joni had hoped to play tennis with her friend that afternoon, but when the match fell through, I asked if she wanted to join us.
We drove to the beach on Chesapeake Bay and wasted no time in heading for the cool water. I stayed near shore, but Joni made a beeline for a raft anchored further out in the water.
Suddenly, I felt a sharp pinch. A crab pinched my toe! Startled, I shouted to Joni, “Watch out for crabs!” She didn’t respond. In fact, she was nowhere in sight. Not on the raft. Not in the water.
Something told me to go find her – quickly. I reached her just when she was beginning to drown!
What are the chances of a crab pinching someone’s toe and getting her attention just in time to respond to an emergency? A million to one.
Every time I’ve been tempted to doubt God’s hand in those terrible circumstances that day, God brings that humble little crab to mind. From the big events in life down to the tiniest of details, he is great, he is sovereign, and he is in control.
I’ve learned from Joni (actually, the Bible) that though our circumstances are puzzling, perplexing, and even heart-breaking, we can trust him. Bow low before the throne of your Father who loves you and cares about every detail of your life.
Praise you, Father. It’s so amazing that a God who spins great galaxies across the void of space would care about the seemingly small events of my day.
~Joni Earekson Tada, Pearls of Great Price
~Submitted to SCAN by: Charlene Boughton
Nothing Too Small – Take it to the Lord in Prayer
There are few who rightly appreciate or improve the precious privilege of prayer. We should go to Jesus and tell Him all our needs. We may bring Him our little cares and perplexities as well as our greater troubles. Whatever arises to disturb or distress us, we should take it to the Lord in prayer.
We lose many precious blessings by failing to bring our needs and cares and sorrows to our Saviour. He is the wonderful Counselor. . . . He enters into the depth of our necessities. But our ways are not always His ways. He sees the result of every action, and He asks us to trust patiently in His wisdom, not in the supposedly wise plans of our own making.
Do not cease to pray. If the answer tarry, wait for it. Lay all your plans at the feet of the Redeemer. Let your importunate prayers ascend to God. If it be for His name’s glory, the soothing words will be spoken, “Be it unto thee according to thy word.”
We can never weary Christ by earnest supplications. We do not depend on God as we should. Let us leave unsaid every word of complaint. Talk faith and courage while waiting for God. . . . Be afraid to doubt, lest this become a habit that will destroy faith. The dealing of the heavenly Father may seem dark and mysterious and unexplainable; nevertheless we are to trust in Him.
Oh, how precious is Jesus to the soul who trusts in Him! But many are walking in darkness because they bury their faith in the shadow of Satan. . . . Never for a moment should we allow Satan to think that his power to distress and annoy is greater than the power of Christ to uphold and strengthen. . . .
. . . . He is faithful who hath promised. He will never forsake the soul who is wholly surrendered to Him.
The Lord is good unto them that wait for Him, to the soul that seeketh Him. Lamentations 3:25
Source: E.G.White, Our Father Cares, p. 148
Creative Prayer Idea: The Five-Finger Prayer
Easy and Simple Creative Prayer Idea: The 5-Finger Prayer
- Thumb
Your thumb is nearest to you
So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C.S. Lewis said, a “sweet duty.”
- Pointing Finger
The next finger is the pointing finger.
Pray for those who heal, teach, and instruct. This includes doctors, teachers, and ministers. They need wisdom in pointing others in the right direction.
- Tallest Finger
The next finger is the tallest finger.
It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president and leaders in business and industry. These people shape our nation. They need God’s guidance.
- Ring Finger
The fourth finger is the ring finger
This is our weakest finger. It reminds us to pray for the weak, those in trouble or in pain. You cannot pray enough for them.
- Smallest Finger
And last comes our little finger, the smallest finger of all.
This is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. The Bible says,“He who is least among you all — he is the greatest” Luke 9:48.
After you’ve prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into perspective.
Author Unknown
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