Show Notes
Anna and Matt explore a wonderful truth: God wants to talk with us. Through the story of Jesus welcoming children in Mark 10:13–16, we learn that Jesus loves spending time with them and that they can talk with God anytime through prayer.
🌟 What Kids Will Learn:
🙌 God loves children. Jesus welcomed kids and wanted them to come to him.
📖 God speaks to us through the Bible. His Word helps us know who he is and what he has done.
❤️ Children are precious to God. Every person is valuable because God made them.
📖 Bible Passage:
Mark 10:13–16
🧠 Big Truth:
🙏 God wants to talk with us. We can speak to God anytime through prayer.
🏡 Try This at Home:
Practice praying together as a family this week.
Use this simple pattern:
Praise: Tell God how great he is.
Thanks: Thank God for something he has done.
Ask: Ask God for help with something.
Pray for Others: Pray for a friend or family member.
Remember: You don’t need fancy words. God loves hearing from you.
🎶 Song Featured:
God Wants to Talk With Us by The Village Kids
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