Question 40: What should we pray?

Answer: The whole Word of God directs and inspires us in what we should pray, including the prayer Jesus Himself taught us.

Kids Answer: The whole Word of God directs us in what we should pray.

Key Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Additional Scripture: John 17; 2 Corinthians 1:3-7; Colossians 1:3-14 Luke 11:1-4

It’s so important to remember that prayer is not a magic formula. God is not waiting for you to get the words and phrases right before He will hear and answer. However, there are words and phrases that help us in prayer. There are a number of recorded prayers in scripture, all of which provide a model that guides us in our praying. If you are not sure how to pray, consult one of these prayers, study it, and use it in your own prayer. Pray the words of God back to God!

Questions to ask: (To help process the truth we learned. Ask yourself, a friend, your group, or your family questions to talk through it together)

• How can scripture help us in prayer?

• Why are we given so many prayers in the Bible?

• How can we use scripture in our own prayers?