A Childs Prayer 1 Heavenly Father are you

A Child’s Prayer 1. Heavenly Father, are you really there? And do you hear and answer ev’ry child’s prayer? Some say that heaven is far away, But I feel it close around me as I pray. Heavenly Father, I remember now Something that Jesus told disciples long ago: “Suffer the children to come to me. ” Father, in prayer I’m coming now to thee. 2. Pray, he is there; Speak, he is list’ning. You are his child; His love now surrounds you. He hears your prayer; He loves the children. Of such is the kingdom, the kingdom of heav’n. Words and music: Janice Kapp Perry, b. 1938 © 1984 by Janice Kapp Perry. This song may be copied for incidental, noncommercial church or home use. wma wav mp 3

What Am I? I am not a person, place, or object Raise your hand when you know the answer!

What Am I? I can be so quiet that no one else can hear, or loud enough that everyone in the room can hear Raise your hand when you know the answer!

What Am I? I can be used when you are alone or in a group Raise your hand when you know the answer!

What Am I? I am used any time, any place, under any circumstance Raise your hand when you know the answer!

What Am I? I am used for gratitude, guidance, comfort, forgiveness, protection, help, good health, or for any other blessing you need for yourself or for someone else Raise your hand when you know the answer!

What Am I? You use me to talk with Heavenly Father Raise your hand when you know the answer!

What Am I? What am I? Raise your hand when you know the answer!

Does anyone have any questions about prayer? Listen for answers as we

Enos Prays “Lesson 9: Enos Prays, ” Primary 4: Book of Mormon, (1997), 28 “Enos, ” Book of Mormon Stories, (1997), Ch. 11, p. 30 -31

Enos was Jacob’s son. He kept the plates and wrote on them after his father died. One day Enos was hunting in the forest.

He thought about his father’s teachings and wanted to be forgiven of his sins. Enos knelt and prayed to God.

He prayed all day and was still praying when night came. God told Enos that because of his faith in Jesus Christ, his sins were forgiven.

Enos then wanted the Lord to bless the Nephites. Enos prayed for the Nephites, and the Lord said he would bless them if they obeyed his commandments.

Enos also wanted the Lord to bless the Lamanites. He prayed with great faith, and the Lord promised to do what Enos asked him.

Even though the Lamanites fought the Nephites and tried to destroy their records, Enos prayed that they would become a righteous people.

Enos prayed that the records he had kept would be safe. The Lord promised that someday he would give the Lamanites the teachings that were on the records.

Enos preached to the Nephites. He wanted them to believe in God and keep the commandments.

The Nephites tried to teach the gospel to the Lamanites, but they would not listen. The Lamanites hated the Nephites.

Enos spent his life teaching people about Jesus and the gospel. He served God and loved him all his days.

Discussio n Time!

Why did Enos go to pray? Let’s read Enos 1: 1– 4 Who had taught him about Jesus Christ? How have your parents helped you learn about Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ?

Write these questions on your paper: When can we pray? ________________ Where can we pray? ________________ What can we pray about? ________________ Enr. Act. 1

What is “mighty prayer and supplication”? How do you think this kind of prayer is different from other prayers?

How did Heavenly Father answer Enos’s prayer? Let’s read Enos 1: 5 How did Enos know his sins were forgiven? Let’s read Enos 1: 5– 6

Why did Heavenly Father say Enos was forgiven of his sins? Let’s read Enos 1: 8 We can be forgiven if we repent because Jesus Christ suffered for our sins.

Who did Enos pray for after his sins were forgiven? Let’s read Enos 1: 9 What answer did the Lord give Enos about the Nephites? Let’s read Enos 1: 10

Why do you think Enos prayed for the Lamanites when they were the Nephites’ enemies? Let’s read Enos 1: 11 What blessings might you ask Heavenly Father to give someone who has been unkind to you?

What did Enos desire for the Lamanites? Let’s read Enos 1: 13

Enos prayed for the safety of his people’s records. Why were these records so important?

What did the Lord promise Enos? Let’s read Enos 1: 15– 18 What does it mean to ask in faith?

What promises were given to Enos? Let’s read Enos 1: 8, 12, 15 How can we receive the same promises? What effect did the Nephites’ teachings and efforts have on the Lamanites? Let’s read Enos 1: 20

What have you learned about prayer from the story of Enos? When you pray, how do you talk to Heavenly Father? How can we make our prayers more sincere?

Let’s review the pattern of prayer: a. Begin by addressing our Father in Heaven. b. Tell him what you are thankful for. c. Ask him for what you desire. d. Close by saying, “In the name of Jesus Christ, amen. ” Enr. Act. 2

Enos heard the voice of the Lord in his mind in answer to his prayer. What are some other ways that we may receive answers to our prayers? Would any of you like to share an experience you have had in receiving answers to prayer?

Why might Heavenly Father answer “no” to our prayers? How can we tell if Heavenly Father’s answer is “no”? Why should we take the time to listen after we have prayed, just as Enos did?

What did Enos learn about life after death? Let’s read Enos 1: 27

Let’s fill in the blanks on the following statement by Elder Boyd K. Packer: answers will come from “Some _____ scriptures some from reading the ______, hearing ______. And, occasionally, speakers when it is important, some will come by very direct and ______ powerful inspiration _______. The promptings will be clear ______ and unmistakable. ” Ensign, Nov. 1979, p. 21 Enr. Act. 4

Enos’s prayer about preserving the records (Enos 1: 14– 16) was answered hundreds of years later with the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. Just as the Lord promised Enos, people today can gain a testimony of Jesus Christ through the Book of Mormon. Enr. Act. 5

Who knows about Joseph Smith’s first vision, when he offered a sincere prayer of faith (Joseph Smith— History 1: 14– 16)? Enr. Act. 6

The Seventh Article of Faith We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth. wav wma mp 3 Enr. Act. 7

The Ninth Article of Faith We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God. wav wma mp 3 Enr. Act. 7

Share your testimony of the power of prayer in your life. You may want to relate an experience that has strengthened your faith and testimony of prayer. Invite the children to share experiences they have had with prayer.

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