SINGING TIME. “I PRAY IN FAITH” song visuals. Youth can learn this song about: HOW we pray: “kneel to pray” “pray in faith” WHEN to pray: “ev’ry day.” WHOM do we pray to: “Heav’nly Father.” WHAT does God do? “He hears and answers me.” WHAT do we say and do during prayer? “Thank him for blessings he sends; Then humbly I ask him for things that I need.” HOW do we end the prayer? “In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.”
SONG VISUALS:
“I Pray in Faith”
(Children’s Songbook, p. 14)
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. 16 visuals (color/black-and-white/cue cards) pdf
. Fun Ways to Use Song Visuals pdf
USE SONG VISUALS FOR ANY LANGUAGE – Just add the words on the cue cards provided.
LYRICS & MUSIC FOR THE SONG
“I PRAY IN FAITH”
VERSE 1:
I kneel to pray ev’ry day.
I speak to Heav’nly Father.
He hears and answers me
When I pray in faith.
VERSE 2: I begin by saying “Dear Heavenly Father”;
I thank him for blessings he sends;
Then humbly I ask him for things that I need,
In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
TO MAKE AND USE: Mount cue cards on the back of each poster that matches with the song verse.
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IDEAS TO PRESENT THIS SONG:
Talk to children about each verse and the meaning of each:
1 – 1: Why should we kneel in prayer? Kneeling shows respect.
1 – 2: To whom are we speaking and who sends the message to Him (who is the mediator)? Heavenly Father and Jesus sends the message (refer to the last verse 2-4).
1 – 3: How do we know He answers our prayers? The Spirit (Holy Ghost) is a witness to our mind and heart that our prayers are being answered.
1 – 4: How do we pray in faith? We feel that Heavenly Father cares for us and He will listen to our thoughts.
2 – 1: Why do we begin by saying His name? We are addressing Him, and by speaking His name it shows we are asking for Him to be present in our conversation.
2 – 2: Why is it important to thank Him for blessings He has sent to us? It shows respect and honor and gratitude.
2 – 3: Why do we humbly ask for what we need? It is better to ask in a gentle way, instead of demanding or commanding that He bless us.
2 – 4: Why do we end the prayer “In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen?”
