Seventh-Day Adventist Devotional For Children: “Remember To Pray For Someone”

DAILY BREAD – DEVOTIONAL FOR CHILDREN

EASTERN NIGERIA UNION CONFERENCE CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Title: Remember to Pray for Someone

“We give thanks to God always for you all, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and father your work of faith and labour of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” – 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3

Today, I want to talk about the wonderful power of prayer and why it is important to pray for others. Just like how we pray for ourselves, we should also remember to pray for someone else. It’s a way to show love and care for them!

Did you know that prayer is like a powerful weapon? It helps us connect with God and brings about amazing results. In the Bible, it says that the prayer of a righteous person is very powerful. That means when we pray sincerely and with a good heart, it can make a big difference!

Jesus taught us to pray for those who hurt us. When we do that, something incredible happens. It’s like we are putting a spiritual “coal of fire” on them. This doesn’t mean we’re trying to harm them, but that our prayers can change their hearts and bring healing to the situation.

Praying for others also helps us grow in our relationship with God. When we pray for someone, we are showing God that we care about them just as much as we care about ourselves. We are following the teachings of Jesus, who said that we should love and pray for everyone.

The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. That means we should always have a heart of prayer. We can pray for those who are causing trouble, comfort those who need encouragement, support those who are weak, and be patient with everyone. When we do these things, we are living out God’s will for us.

Remember, praying for someone is a way of showing them love, just like how God loves us. The psalmist in the Bible understood this when he said it would be sinful not to pray for others. We should always strive to do what is good and right, and praying for others is part of that.

So, let’s make a promise today! Let’s remember to pray for someone else every day. It could be a family member, a friend, a teacher, or even someone we don’t get along with so well. Our prayers have the power to change lives, bring healing, and show God’s love to others.

Remember, prayer is a powerful tool that we can always use to make a difference in the lives of others. Let’s start praying for someone today and see how God works through our prayers!

Thought for Reflection
Take a moment to think about someone in your life who may need your prayers. It could be a friend who is going through a tough time, a family member who is sick, or even a classmate who needs encouragement. How can your prayers for them bring comfort, healing, and support? Remember, your prayers have the power to make a difference in their lives.

Song
I need the prayers of those I love,
While traveling o’er life rugged way,
That I may true and faithful be,
And live for Jesus everyday.

Refrain
I want my friends to pray for me,
To bear my tempted soul above,
And intercede with God for me
I need the prayers of those I love.

Prayer
Dear God, thank you for teaching us the importance of praying for others. You have never failed in Your Love ,Care and blessings upon us. Father, Help us to remember to pray for those who need it, whether they are close to us or not. May our prayers bring healing, love, and understanding to everyone around us. In Jesus’ name, amen.