When we pray, it is important to remember who we are and who God is. What are we praying and why?

Proverbs 3:5 reminds us to lean not on our own understanding.

The video lesson references 2 Old Testament stories (Elijah in 1 Kings 19 and Abraham in Genesis 15, 16). In which these men pray not merely based on their own understanding, but trusting in it over trusting in the promise of God. (check the video here: https://youtu.be/NWOwWMwiC4c)

We live in a "put up or shut up" and a "my way, right away," culture in which many feel the pressure to go-go-go and do-do-do. The temptation is to lose faith in an almighty God - that is ALL MIGHTY! What do you believe about the Lord and what will you teach your children about who He is? How does that come out in your prayers. The challenge this wee…

Proverbs 3:5-6

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Younger children - Verse 5 only

Older children - Verses 5 & 6

Proverbs 3:5-6

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

AS YOU GO - FAMILY MINISTRY - TRUST ACTIVITES

Activity

Play two simple trust games. Parents and children participate.

In game #1, set a small obstacle course in the living room (like a maze with pillows and other soft objects). Parents will blindfold one child at a time and guide him or her through the maze. Parents can do this by holding the child’s hand or by using their voices or both. For smaller children, I would use both. If you don’t want to do the maze, then make it simpler. Blindfold the child and give him a cup. Guide him to the table where he can safely place the cup on top of it.

In game #2, play the typical “trust game” where the child stands about 2 feet from the parent (front to back). The child then lets go and “falls” backward. The parent catches her by the…