As a teenager, Joseph Smith had pondered for many days about God and heaven. He had never prayed out loud in his life, but when he chose to open his heart to the Lord, the answer he received changed the world.
We can speak to God every day through prayer. No matter how much or how little we say in our prayers, God wants us to talk with Him. Just like the young prophet, we can take our questions to God and know that He will answer us. We will learn as Joseph learned, that any “man who lacked wisdom might ask of God, and obtain” (Joseph Smith—History 1:26).
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The lesson for this week is simplified but intentional to focus your thoughts and efforts on the Savior and His birth. We hope you take the time to use the activities provided to incorporate the light of Christ into your lives and into this special season
Hands-On Activity
A lot of people were very mean to Joseph Smith after he told people he had seen a vision from God. It’s not always easy when we stand for truth, but Heavenly Father knew Joseph Smith was telling the truth, and so Joseph couldn’t deny it (JSH 1:25). Play the I Know the Truth Game with your family to help them practice telling the truth, even when others are telling them they’re wrong.
Go & Do Activity
Discuss how Heavenly Father hears and answers our prayers, then read the legend of Prayer Pretzels and make some together with your family. Talk about what we do when we pray. You can pray in your heart, or pray out loud just like Joseph Smith did in the sacred grove. We can get answers to our prayers too.
Surprise Activity
Read Joseph Smith-History 1:1-5. Create the Joseph Smith’s Family Finger Puppets and House. Let children put the puppets on their fingers. Move the puppets from the Vermont house to the New York house. When reading each of Joseph’s family member’s names let the children hold up their puppet.
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For kids ages 1-4 at home and in nursery or sunbeams.
This week, we’ll be sharing the gospel with your little ones using the activity book in the Elementary Bundle. Be sure to use the activity book for younger children (Level 1, Recommended for ages 3-6). Print your activity book pages, then cut all of them in half, except the cover. You will fold the cover in half to help keep the pages together. Put all your pages in order inside the cover and then staple along the left-hand edge. Make one book for each of your children.
Hands-On Activity
Joseph Smith learned to pray as a child. Teach the steps of prayer by making a Prayer Sandwich. Cut out the ingredients. Teach that first, we address Heavenly Father. Then, we thank Him for our blessings. What are some things we can thank Him for? Write answers on the ingredients. Next, we ask for things we may need. What do we need? What does someone else need? Write the answers. Last, we end our prayer in the name of Jesus Christ. Put the prayer sandwich together in order and staple. Reinforce this lesson by making a real sandwich together. YUM!
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This week’s lesson from Psalms (Psalms 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86) centers on God’s endless mercy, forgiveness, and role as our safe refuge. The psalmists openly share their struggles, fears, and mistakes, showing us that faith isn’t about being perfect—it’s about knowing who to turn to when we need help.
In modern times, the Lord declared “the song of the heart is a prayer unto me” (Doctrine and Covenants 25:12). In ancient times, songs, or psalms, were used to praise the Lord and remember His covenants with His people. Many Psalms are attributed to King David, whose relationship with God is one of the most detailed in the entire Old Testament. It’s no wonder David is thought to be the author of so many songs that praise the Lord for His strength, His mercy, His patience with His children, and His eternal love for all mankind.
Job had many blessings in his life: a large family, a devoted spouse, and wealth that provided plenty and more for his household. Job gave thanks to God for his blessings, but even when nearly every blessing was taken away, he did not lessen his faith. Instead, as those around him said his faith had been a waste of time, Job showed his trust in the Lord by exercising Christlike patience and long suffering. Eventually, Job’s faith was rewarded, and his trust in God was justified.