4th Week of Easter, Thursday

"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."

"I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord;
through all ages my mouth will proclaim your truth.
Of this I am sure, that your love lasts for ever,
that your truth is firmly established as the heavens."

(From the Psalm)

(Read the quote, then each line slowly, with pauses to allow the children (and us!) to reflect on the questions.)

Today's Psalm praises God's love and truth. 

"I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord", "your love lasts forever". 

"my mouth will proclaim your truth", "your truth is firmly established as the heavens."

How do you feel when you think about God's love lasting forever? 

Do you feel like singing too?

Or do you feel more like sitting quietly with God, just being very happy to be with Him, in His love?

Or maybe you feel like doing something else.

Whatever you want to do, let's do it now.

Thank you, God, for your everlasting love, and for your truth.

(Allow any spontaneous prayers, perhaps leading by example. 3-6 year olds relate most naturally to God through prayers of praise and thanksgiving; 6+ will have started thinking about their needs and the needs of those around them in prayers of intercession. Some children may also just want quiet time to speak with God in their hearts.)

(Sing a simple hymn or chant if your children like singing. Or even if they don't ;) This can also be done at the beginning. )

"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."