We Can Talk To God About Anything

Prayer is simply talking to God. It's as easy to understand as an emoji face. Each week, kids will focus on something specific they can talk to God about in prayer using emojis as helpful reminders.

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Emoji Prayers Children's Ministry Curriculum Lesson Overview

Memory Verse:

“At all times, pray by the power of the Spirit. Pray all kinds of prayers. Be watchful, so that you can pray. Always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” Ephesians 6:18 (NIrV)

Lessons:

Sad Tear Face – Pray for those who are sad, that God will comfort them. No one likes it when they don't feel happy, but Jesus said that the sad are blessed because they will be comforted by God. Matthew 5:1-11, The Beatitudes 

Heart Eyes Face – Thank God for your family and those who love you. Joseph thanked God for the chance to be reunited to his family, whom he loved. Genesis 45:1-15, Joseph Reunites with His Brothers

Black Eye Face – Pray for those who are hurt or suffering, that God will help them. When Peter was suffering in a prison cell, his friends prayed, and God answered their prayer. Acts 12:1-17, Peter's Miraculous Escape

Laughing Face – Thank God for giving you friends and people who make you laugh. When Elijah was feeling sad and alone, God brought a friend, Elisha, to lift his spirits. 1 Kings 19:14-16 and 19:19-21, Elijah and Elisha

Angry Face – Ask God to help you forgive those who make you angry. Like in the story of the lost son, when we are wronged we should be forgiving like the father, not having a bitter attitude like the older son.  Luke 15:11-32, The Lost Son

In Awe Face – Praise God for the world and all the beautiful things that he has made. The beauty we see in the world around us reminds us of the incredible qualities of our God. Psalm 36:5-11, Your Love O Lord

Sick Face – Pray for those who are sick, that God would make them feel better. Jesus is loving and has the power to bring us healing. Luke 8:42b-48, Jesus Heals a Sick Woman

Cool Shades Face – Thank God for giving you clothes to wear and a place to live.  Thank God for forgiving your sins and giving you a way to be with Him forever. Jesus assured us that God would take care of all our needs. Matthew 6:25-34, Do Not Worry