Weekly Family Devotional
21 Days of Prayer and Fasting
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Read Together
Matthew 6:9 (ESV)
Pray then like this: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name."
Talk About It
Jesus taught His disciples how to pray by calling God "Our Father in heaven.” This means God is not far away—He is close and loves us like the best Parent ever! When we pray, we can talk to God about anything: our worries, our thanks, our hopes, and our questions. He cares and wants us to come to Him. Prayer isn’t about fancy words; it’s about truly talking with God.
Sometimes, starting to pray feels awkward, but Jesus gave us the Lord’s Prayer to help us know how to begin. We don’t need to sound perfect—God loves when we pray simply and honestly. As we keep talking with Him, we grow closer to God and become more like Jesus. The more we practice prayer, the easier it becomes.
God always hears us! Even when we’re not sure what to say, the Holy Spirit helps us pray. We can pray alone, with family, or with friends—anytime and anywhere—because our loving Father is always listening.
For Parents to Explain
Dear Father in heaven, thank You for loving us and listening to us. Please help us talk with You every day and trust You with all our hearts. Amen.
Family Activities
Build-A-Prayer Jar
- Find a jar and slips of paper.
- Write or draw things you’re thankful for, worried about, or want to pray for.
- Pick a slip each day and pray as a family about whatever is on it.
- Notice together how God listens and cares for each one!
Lord’s Prayer Poster
- Write out the first lines of the Lord’s Prayer (“Our Father in heaven…”) on a big poster.
- Decorate with drawings or pictures showing God’s love and holiness.
- Hang it where you pray to remind you that God is always listening.
- Say the poster-prayer together at the start of your day.
Family Prayer
Take turns thanking God for something and asking Him for help with something today.