Prayer: David's Prayers

Hey parents! Use these questions as a guide to talk over this week’s Bible story called David’s Prayers with your child after they’ve watched this week’s Church at Home early childhood video. Remember that we can praise and thank God when we pray!

1. What was your favorite part of the video we just watched?
2. What is prayer?
   TPrayer is talking with God.
3. Who prayed in today’s Bible story?
   David.
4. We heard we can praise and thank God when we pray. What are some things you would praise and thank God for?
   We can praise God for who he is and we can thank God for what he does. Some things we can praise God for are that he is good, great, and loving. We can thank God for the things we have, for his help, for always being with us, and so much more. And we don’t just have to talk to God – we can sing to God about these things, too!
5. What is your favorite song to sing to God?
6. Philippians 4:6 is a verse from the Bible that tells us about prayer. It says, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” What does this verse tell us we can thank God for?
   We can thank God for all he has done.

Model prayer with your child by praying to God with them! Before you pray, have your child share one thing they would like to talk to God about. You might pray something like this: God, thank you for loving us. I think you are amazing. I love that we can talk to you about anything. (Give your praise and thanks to God.) We love you. Amen.