Learning to Trust
Opening Prayer
Father in heaven,
You made us and You love us.
Help us understand who You are.
Teach us to trust You more each day.
Amen.
Part One
How Jesus Teaches Us to Pray
When Jesus teaches His disciples to pray,
He begins with these words:
“Our Father.”
He could have chosen many names for God.
He could have said “Lord” or “King.”
But He says “Father.”
This tells us something important.
God is not far away.
He is not only powerful.
He is personal.
A father knows his children.
He sees them grow.
He listens when they speak.
He cares about what matters to them.
When Jesus says “Our Father,”
He invites us into a relationship of trust.
Scripture
“Thus therefore shall you pray:
Our Father who art in heaven…”
(Matthew 6:9)
Think and Discuss
Why do you think Jesus chose the word “Father”?
What does a good father do for his children?
Is it easy or difficult to trust someone?
When might it feel hard to trust God?
There are no perfect answers.
Listen carefully to one another.
Part Two
What God’s Fatherhood Means
Every human father is imperfect.
God is not.
God’s fatherhood means:
He provides what we truly need.
He guides us when we are unsure.
He corrects us because He loves us.
He forgives us when we return to Him.
Sometimes we do not understand what is happening in our lives.
Things can feel confusing.
Plans can change.
Prayers may not be answered in the way we expect.
Trust does not mean we understand everything.
Trust means believing that God is good
even when we do not see the whole picture.
God does not stop loving us when we fail.
He does not grow tired of helping us.
He is patient.
Guidance for Adults
Keep the tone calm and steady.
If trust is difficult for someone, allow space.
Faith grows through repetition and example, not pressure.
Part Three
Growing in Trust
Trust grows through small choices.
We grow in trust when we:
Speak honestly to God in prayer.
Ask for help when we are weak.
Try again after we fail.
Thank God in good times.
Turn to Him when we are worried.
Even a short prayer can be an act of trust.
When something goes wrong,
we can say quietly:
“Father, I trust You.”
Trust becomes stronger when we practise it.
Quiet Reflection
Sit quietly for a moment.
Think of one thing that worries you.
In your heart say:
“Father, I trust You.”
Remain in silence together.
Practise This Week
Choose one:
• Begin each morning with: “Father, guide me today.”
• When something goes wrong, say: “Father, I trust You.”
• Pray the Our Father slowly and carefully each day.
• Thank God for one gift before sleep.
Choose only one and keep it simple.
Optional Response
Choose one:
Learn by Heart
Say together slowly:
“Our Father who art in heaven.”
Repeat it three times with attention.
Gesture
Stand together.
Make the Sign of the Cross slowly and thoughtfully.
Say: “I belong to the Father.”
Closing Prayer
Our Father,
You know us completely and love us perfectly.
Help us trust You in good times and in difficult times.
Keep us close to You.
Amen.
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