09/28/2026
Preparing the Way
A Prayer Devotion for Our Kids Crusade coming up next week
Scripture:
“Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray.” — Matthew 19:13
As we prepare for our Kids Crusade, we are doing more than preparing lessons, decorations, games, and activities. We are preparing the way for children to encounter Jesus.
Before the first child walks through the doors, we can cover those doors in prayer.
There may be children who come who have never truly heard that Jesus loves them. Some may be carrying fear, hurt, loneliness, or struggles that no one else knows about. Others may already know Jesus, but God wants to take their faith deeper.
That is why our prayers matter.
We aren't simply praying for a successful event. We are praying for changed lives.
Let’s Pray
Pray for the children.
Lord, begin preparing their hearts now. Bring the children You want to be there. Help them understand Your Word and experience Your love. Let children come to know Jesus personally.
Pray for families.
Lord, use this crusade to reach beyond the children and into their homes. Strengthen families, restore relationships, and let what the children learn become a doorway for entire families to draw closer to You.
Pray for the workers.
Give every teacher, helper, leader, and volunteer wisdom, patience, energy, and compassion. Help us see each child the way You see them.
Pray for God's presence.
Holy Spirit, move in every service. Let the children experience more than excitement—let them experience Your presence. Give them ears to hear and hearts ready to respond.
Pray against distractions.
Lord, protect this crusade from anything that would hinder what You want to do. Give us unity, peace, and spiritual focus.
Our Prayer
Jesus, these children belong to You. Prepare their hearts before they ever walk through our doors. Let seeds of faith be planted that will continue growing long after the crusade is over. May children be saved, encouraged, healed in their hearts, and filled with a desire to follow You. Use every one of us to show them the love of Jesus. Let this Kids Crusade make an eternal difference. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Prayer Focus
“Lord, prepare their hearts, bring them to Jesus, and let this generation know You.”
