Helping Kids Understand the Importance of Prayer Through Children’s Bible

Helping Kids Understand the Importance of Prayer Through Children’s Bible

Helping Kids Understand the Importance of Prayer Through Children’s Bible

Prayer offers children a direct line to God, and the Bible serves as a children-friendly guide to navigating this connection. Forget complex theology – Bible stories and characters bring prayer down to a child’s level, making it fun and accessible. Children learn that prayer isn’t just about asking for things; it’s about saying "thank you," asking for forgiveness, and developing a friendship with God. It’s a chance for them to open their hearts and share their thoughts and feelings with Him.

 

Building a Prayer Habit

To instil in children the understanding of the importance of prayer, incorporating it into their daily routine is beneficial. Encouraging them to pray before meals, at bedtime, or whenever they experience worry can help them recognise prayer as a normal and special aspect of life, fostering a closer connection with God. Additionally, reading the Children's Bible daily can be a valuable part of their routine.

Integrating prayer habits with the children’s Bible can further illustrate that prayer is a means of communicating with God in all facets of life. By consistently including prayer in their day, sharing Bible stories related to prayer, and providing opportunities for independent prayer, children can begin to grasp the significance of prayer. Gradually, prayer will evolve into a natural practice, offering them a sense of strength and divine guidance.

Helps Children Understand God’s Love

A Children’s Bible helps children understand that God loves them. It tells stories in simple words that show how much God cares for everyone, especially children. These stories teach them about God’s love, kindness, and how He helps us, helping them grow stronger in their faith. These stories show that God’s love is big, kind, and never stops, helping children feel safe and loved by a caring Father.

Here are some Children's Bibles available from St Paul's UK online store.

The Catholic Children’s Bible

The groundbreaking complete Catholic Children’s Bible from Saint Mary’s Press is back with even more to love! With new stickers and reading plans, it inspires and empowers children to read, live, understand, and love the Word of God. The stories of our Catholic faith come alive with vivid, awe-inspiring artwork, larger text, and many more design features that not only enhance comprehension but create enjoyment as well.

The Lion Kids Bible Comic

The Beano meets the Bible. Over 60 stories in comic strip style, from artists who brought us the Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep cartoon strips. Having worked on Sesame Street, Transformers, Beano, Dandy, and Marvel cartoons. Great for reluctant readers. Fun for all ages.

Look Inside Bible Times

Keep enquiring young minds busy with these detailed depictions of Bible history, and a glimpse behind the scenes - lift the flaps on every page to see what’s happening! The brief text explains the setting and references events and stories from the Bible.

International Children’s Bible

This is not just a grown-up’s Bible presented with pictures, nor is it just a storybook. The ICB is a complete Bible especially translated from the original texts into simple English that 6-12 year-olds can easily read and understand.

The Lion Graphic Bible

An epic comic-book retelling of the Bible from Marvel Comics artist Jeff Anderson who worked on Transformers and Judge Dredd. Made for ages 12-16.