Tag: oración

12 Foundation Stones (For Older Children)

by Free Children's Stories, posted in 8-11 years/8-11 años, English, Foundation Stones Bible Classes / Piedras Fundamentales Clases de la Biblia

The 12 Foundation Stones course will give you a solid basis upon which to build your life. Wherever life leads you in the future and whatever happens, you’ll know Jesus as a close personal friend, and you’ll have His promises to stand upon and His Word to light your way!

The classes in this course are like foundation stones. Each foundation stone describes an area of faith or practical knowledge that you can build the house of your life upon. Each foundation stone deals with you primarily, for if you can change yourself, then you can bring changes to others. Yet this is not just about your own faith and yourself. Remember always that these foundation stones are to help you build a life that reaches out to others.

  1. Becoming a Person of Faith (Classes 1a and 1b—”The Word of God”)

If you want to become a person of faith, someone who has a solid relationship with God, then you’ll need to know what to read in the Bible, how to get the most from the time you have for read­ing, and how to develop good study habits. You need to have regular spiritual feeding, just like you regularly eat physical food. We will be devoting several classes to this important subject.

If you don’t already have a Bible, please obtain one, as it is the main “textbook” for our course and we’ll be helping you get to know it better.

  1. The Wonderful Gift of the Holy Spirit! (Classes 2a and 2b—”The Holy Spirit”)

Do you want the same power that transformed a motley band of fishermen, tax collectors, and others in the far away dusty land of Palestine into fiery men and women of faith who changed the world? Do you want to know how that same power can work in your life too? God’s got a lot in store for you! In our classes on the Holy Spirit, we’ll learn more about what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit and how to experience the gifts and blessings that are promised!

  1. Effective Prayer (Classes 3a and 3b—”Prayer”)

In the two-part classes on prayer, we’ll be exploring how to communicate with Jesus, how to pray effectively, and how to receive answers to prayer. The key to remember is that prayer works! When we pray, things will happen and things will be different. God will answer prayer. He says,

Jeremiah 33:3—Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.

  1. Hearing from God (Classes 4a and 4b—”Hearing from Heaven”)

Prayer is not just a one-way conversation, a monologue of us talking to Him, but the Lord delights in talking with us. When we hear from the Lord in this way, we receive messages through what is called the gift of prophecy.

  1. Getting Along with Others (Classes 5a and 5b—”The Golden Rule”)

Jesus said to His disciples:

John 15:12—”This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”

Loving others is oftentimes easier said than done, so in our classes on this subject we’ll be looking at some practical ways of getting along with people and living according to the loving principles Jesus gave us.

Bible Knowledge (Classes 6a and 6b—”Bible Knowledge”)

The Bible tells us who we are, where we have been, and where we are going. It even tells us how we should get there! We’ll be looking at how the Bible was put together and where to find what you need. We’ll also be looking at some of the prophecies in the Bible that have already been fulfilled, which are amazing faith-builders!

  1. The Endtime (Class 7)

The Bible tells us that Jesus will return to set up His reign on Earth. No more cruel wars, oppression, and the rule of the greedy and powerful, but a rule of love where God’s plans will be fulfilled.

  1. Saved Forever—Spending eternity with the loving Creator (Classes 8a and 8b—”The Greatest Love”)

Jesus loves you very much and will never let you down. You didn’t earn your salvation in the first place, so you can never lose it by what you do or do not do. We are saved by grace—a free gift of God’s love—and not by our works. The reason we can be so sure of this is because it is clearly explained in the Bible.

We’ll also be exploring how to have a closer relationship with the Lord so that you can confidently rely on Him, trust in Him, and rest peacefully in His loving arms. He never fails and will always be there for you!

  1. Our Destination: Heaven! (Classes 9a and 9b—”Heaven”)

We have an amazing future in store for us! Heaven is a great place to be and a great place to look forward to!

    1. Sharing Our Faith (Class 10)

When you get to know the Lord and experience His love, His care, His joy, then it is only natural you will want to share this with others.

  1. Got Problems? God’s Got Solutions! (Classes 11a and 11b—”Overcoming Problems”)

Receiving the Lord into your life doesn’t mean that you’ll never have any more troubles. Troubles, difficulties, challenges, and problems are common to all. What makes the difference is that Jesus will help you through your problems and hard times.

We’ll be looking at how you should respond to the problems that come your way, whatever type of problems they are, and how you can find the solutions.

    1. God’s Ways (Classes 12a and 12b—”Going God’s Way”)

As believers we should be seeking to follow in the steps of Jesus. In these two classes, we’ll be looking at how to find God’s will; and how to tailor our lives and make our choices according to His Word and what He knows is best.

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¡Tantos beneficios!

by Free Children's Stories, posted in 8-11 years/8-11 años, Español
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¡Pasar ratos con el Señor rinde tantos beneficios! Él puede ayudarnos a resolver nuestros problemas, responder a nuestros interrogantes, aliviar nuestras penas, consolarnos cuando estamos tristes, alegrarnos la vida, transportarnos al Cielo y muchísimo más.

La oración cambia las circunstancias. Es uno de los medios de los que se vale Dios para satisfacer las necesidades y deseos de Sus hijos, siempre y cuando lo que le pidan sea beneficioso para ellos y para los demás. «Todo lo que pidáis en oración, creyendo, lo recibiréis»1.

El tiempo que dedicamos a la reflexión nos proporciona una fortaleza interior que nos ayuda a superar las etapas más difíciles de la vida. «El día que clamé, me respondiste; me fortaleciste con vigor en mi alma»2.

Cuando nuestro espíritu flaquea y se nos turban los pensamientos, la oración nos proporciona descanso y nos renueva. «Venid a Mí todos los que estáis trabajados y cargados, y Yo os haré descansar. Llevad Mi yugo sobre vosotros, y aprended de Mí, que soy manso y humilde de corazón; y hallaréis descanso para vuestras almas; porque Mi yugo es fácil, y ligera Mi carga»3.

Una vez que hemos encomendado un asunto a Dios en oración, podemos tener la certeza de que Él se hará cargo del mismo conforme a Su voluntad. «Sabemos que a los que aman a Dios, todas las cosas les ayudan a bien»4.

La oración nos consuela en los momentos de tristeza; nos infunde ánimo cuando estamos abatidos y valor para seguir adelante cuando ya no podemos más. Jesús nos ayuda a ver nuestras dificultades objetivamente  —como las ve Él— y nos da sosiego. «Él sana a los quebrantados de corazón, y venda sus heridas»5. «En medio de las preocupaciones que se agolpan en mi mente, Tú me das consuelo y alegría»6.

A medida que vamos aceptando y aplicando lo que el Señor nos indica, adquirimos sabiduría. «Si alguno de vosotros tiene falta de sabiduría, pídala a Dios, el cual da a todos abundantemente y sin reproche, y le será dada»7.

Jesús nos conduce por el laberinto de la vida. Nos indica qué hacer en situaciones de apuro, cuando nos enfrentamos a decisiones difíciles. Ha prometido darnos instrucciones, aclararnos los pensamientos y guiar nuestros pasos. «Reconócelo en todos tus caminos, y Él enderezará tus veredas»8.

Otras veces nos inspira ideas geniales. «Clama a Mí, y Yo te responderé, y te enseñaré cosas grandes y ocultas que Tú no conoces»9. También nos evita complicaciones poniéndonos sobre aviso, o nos da las soluciones a nuestros problemas. «El que me oyere, habitará confiadamente y vivirá tranquilo, sin temor del mal»10.

Por medio de la oración podemos curarnos de nuestras dolencias físicas. «La oración de fe sanará al enfermo y el Señor lo levantará»11.

Por ella también podemos obtener el perdón de las faltas que cometemos. «Dije: “Confesaré mis transgresiones al Señor”; y Tú perdonaste la maldad de mi pecado»12.

La oración nos sirve para adquirir un conocimiento más profundo tanto del mundo natural como de la dimensión espiritual. «Cosas que ojo no vio, ni oído oyó, ni han subido en corazón de hombre, son las que Dios ha preparado para los que le aman. Pero Dios nos las reveló a nosotros por el Espíritu; porque el Espíritu todo lo escudriña, aun lo profundo de Dios»13.

Al orar nos beneficiamos de la energía divina, de modo que logramos mejor rendimiento y se nos facilitan las cosas. «Él fortalece al cansado, y acrecienta las fuerzas del débil. […] Los que confían en el Señor renovarán sus fuerzas; volarán como las águilas; correrán y no se fatigarán, caminarán y no se cansarán»14.

La oración potencia la paz interior. «Por nada estéis afanosos, sino sean conocidas vuestras peticiones delante de Dios en toda oración y ruego, con acción de gracias. Y la paz de Dios, que sobrepasa todo entendimiento, guardará vuestros corazones y vuestros pensamientos en Cristo Jesús»15.

Por medio de la oración le recordamos a Dios que satisfaga nuestras necesidades materiales. «Pedid, y se os dará; buscad, y hallaréis; llamad, y se os abrirá. Porque todo aquel que pide, recibe; y el que busca, halla; y al que llama, se le abrirá»16.

Jesús nos abre los tesoros de Su Palabra cuando se lo pedimos, como lo hizo el rey David: «Abre mis ojos, y miraré las maravillas de Tu ley»17.

Podemos obtener asistencia divina aun cuando no sepamos qué pedir. «Qué hemos de pedir como conviene, no lo sabemos, pero el Espíritu mismo intercede por nosotros con gemidos indecibles»18.


1 Mateo 21:22 (RV95)
2 Salmo 138:3
3 Mateo 11:28-30
4 Romanos 8:28
5 Salmo 147:3
6 Salmo 94:19 (DHH)
7 Santiago 1:5
8 Proverbios 3:6
9 Jeremías 33:3
10 Proverbios 1:33
11 Santiago 5:15 (NVI)
12 Salmo 32:5
13 1 Corintios 2:9,10
14 Isaías 40:29,31 (NVI)
15 Filipenses 4:6,7
16 Mateo 7:7,8
17 Salmo 119:18
18 Romanos 8:26

How Prayer Benefits You

by Free Children's Stories, posted in 8-11 years/8-11 años, English
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There are so many benefits to spending time with God. He can help you solve every problem, answer your every question, heal all your heartaches, comfort you when you’re sorrowful, give you joy, and bring you closer to heaven. The list is endless.

Prayer changes things. It’s one means by which God gives His children what they need or want, as long as it’s good for them and others. “Whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”1

Time spent in quiet reflection builds inner strength that will carry you through life’s toughest times. “In the day when I cried out, You answered me, and made me bold with strength in my soul.”2

You will find rest and renewal when your spirit is sagging and your mind is troubled. “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”3

Once you have committed a matter to God in prayer, you can have the assurance that He will take care of it as He knows best. “We know that all things work together for good to those who love God.”4

You will find comfort in times of sadness and grief, reassurance when you’re down, and courage to go on when you think you can’t. Jesus will help you see your troubles in proper perspective, as He sees them, and give you peace of mind. “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”5 “In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.”6

As you receive and apply the things the Lord shows you, you will become wiser. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.”7

Jesus will guide you through the maze of life. He will help you know what to do when you face problems and tough decisions. He has promised to instruct you, establish your thoughts, and guide your steps. “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”8

He will inspire you with good ideas. “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.”9 

Jesus will prevent some problems from happening by warning you in advance, and give you solutions to others. “Whoever listens to Me will dwell safely, and will be secure, without fear of evil.”10

You can be healed physically. “The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up.”11

You can be forgiven for wrongdoing. “I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,’ and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.”12

You will gain insight into the natural world as well as the spiritual realm. “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him. But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.”13

Prayer draws on the power of God, so you will be able to accomplish more, and do so more easily. “He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. … Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”14

You will have greater peace of mind. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”15

You can claim God’s supply of your material needs. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.”16

Jesus will open to you the treasures of His Word if you will pray, as King David did, “Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.”17

You can get the Lord’s help even when you don’t know what to ask for. “We do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us.”18

1. Matthew 21:22
2. Psalm 138:3
3. Matthew 11:28–30
4. Romans 8:28
5. Psalm 147:3
6. Psalm 94:19
7. James 1:5
8. Proverbs 3:6
9. Jeremiah 33:3
10. Proverbs 1:33
11. James 5:15
12. Psalm 32:5
13. 1 Corinthians 2:9–10
14. Isaiah 40:29,31
15. Philippians 4:6–7
16. Matthew 7:7–8
17. Psalm 119:18
18. Romans 8:26 

12 Piedritas Fundamentales Clase 11A (Para Niños Más Pequeños): Superar Conflictos – Pasos Para Vencer

by Free Children's Stories, posted in 5-7 years/5-7 años, Español, Foundation Stones for Younger Children / Piedras Fundamentales para niños más pequeños
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12 Foundation Stones Class 11A for Younger Children: Overcoming Problems – Steps to Victory

by Free Children's Stories, posted in 5-7 years/5-7 años, English, Foundation Stones for Younger Children / Piedras Fundamentales para niños más pequeños
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Historias clásicas de la Biblia

by Free Children's Stories, posted in 5-7 years/5-7 años, Bible Stories/Historias de la Biblia, Español

Historias bíblicas del Antiguo y Nuevo Testamento, con ilustraciones detalladas que dan vida a los personajes.

Classical Story Bible

by Free Children's Stories, posted in 5-7 years/5-7 años, Bible Stories/Historias de la Biblia, English

The stories of the Bible are brought to life in this beautiful children’s Bible. In the classical tradition, the stories are told in a style that is true to the Holy Bible. Dramatic, detailed, captivating illustrations depict the most meaningful and loved Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments.

Jesús y Jim

by Free Children's Stories, posted in 5-7 years/5-7 años, 8-11 years/8-11 años, Coloring pages / Paginas para pintar, Español

Se cuenta que un clérigo se empezó a preocupar porque todos los días, a las doce del mediodía, un anciano mal vestido entraba a la iglesia y a los pocos minutos volvía a salir. ¿Qué intenciones tendría? Decidió informar al sacristán y le pidió que la próxima vez lo interrogara. Al fin y al cabo, la iglesia contenía bastantes objetos de valor.

—Vengo a rezar —respondió el anciano al sacristán cuando este lo interpeló.

—No me tome el pelo. Usted nunca se queda en la iglesia el tiempo suficiente para rezar.

—Vea usted, lo que pasa —continuó el anciano— es que no sé hacer una oración larga. Por eso todos los días a las doce vengo y digo: «Hola, Jesús; soy Jim». Espero un minuto y luego me voy. Rezo cortito, pero yo creo que Él me escucha.

Poco tiempo después, cuando Jim sufrió un accidente y fue hospitalizado, ejerció una estupenda influencia en los enfermos que compartían la sala con él. Los pacientes quejumbrosos pusieron cara risueña y con frecuencia resonaban risas en el pabellón.

—Jim —le dijo un día la enfermera que lo atendía—, todos dicen que el ánimo ha mejorado mucho en la sala gracias a usted. Comentan que usted siempre está contento.

—Sí, ¡eso es cierto! ¿Cómo no voy a estarlo? Es por el visitante que todos los días me viene a alegrar la vida.

—¿Qué visitante? —preguntó la enfermera extrañada. En las horas de visita ella siempre notaba que no había nadie en la silla del pobre Jim, pues no tenía familiares.

—Esa visita, ¿a qué hora viene? —reiteró ella.

—Todos los días —respondió Jim, con ojos alegres—. Todos los días a las doce del mediodía viene y se pone a los pies de mi cama. Lo miro, y Él me mira sonriente y me dice:

—Hola, Jim; soy Jesús.

Historia gentileza de la revista Conéctate.

Header image designed by Freepik (man) and Vectorpocket/Freepik (background)

Jesus and Jim

by Free Children's Stories, posted in 5-7 years/5-7 años, 8-11 years/8-11 años, Coloring pages / Paginas para pintar, English

The story is told of a certain minister who was disturbed to see a shabbily dressed old man go into his church at noon every day and come out again after a few minutes. What could he be doing? He informed the caretaker and asked him to question the old man. After all, the place contained valuable furnishings.

“I go to pray,” the old man said in reply to the caretaker’s questioning.

“Come, come now,” said the other, “you are never long enough in the church to pray.”

“Well, you see,” the old man went on, “I don’t know how to pray a long prayer, but every day at twelve o’clock I just come and say, ‘Jesus, it’s Jim.’ I wait a minute and then come away. Even though it’s just a little prayer, I think He hears me.”

When Jim was injured some time later and taken to the hospital, he had a wonderful influence on the ward. Grumbling patients became cheerful, and often the ward would ring with laughter.

“Well, Jim,” said a nurse to him one day, “the men say you are responsible for this change in the ward. They say you are always happy.”

“That I am! I can’t help being happy. You see, it’s my visitor. Every day he makes me happy.”

“Your visitor?” The nurse was puzzled. She had noticed that the chair in Jim’s room was always empty during visiting hours, for he had no relatives.

“Your visitor? But when does he come?”

“Every day,” Jim replied, with a light in his eye. “Yes, every day at twelve o’clock He comes and stands at the foot of my bed. He smiles and says, ‘Jim, it’s Jesus.’”

Story courtesy of Activated magazine. Used by permission. Header image designed by Freepik (man) and Vectorpocket/Freepik (background)

God and Me: Prayer – Dios y Yo: Oración

by Free Children's Stories, posted in 1-4 years/1-4 años, 5-7 years/5-7 años, Bilingual English/Español
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Praise and thank the Lord before presenting requests to Him.

Psalm 95:2: Let’s come into his presence with thanksgiving; let’s make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!

Psalm 100:4: Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him; bless His name.

Bring your every need to God in prayer.

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need. (Philippians 4:6)

Pray in faith.

Matthew 21:22: And whatever things you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.

Mark 11:24: Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Pray in Jesus’ name.

John 14:14: If you ask me anything in My name, I will do it.

John 16:23: Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.

Pray according to His will.

1 John 5:14–15: And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.

Alaba y da gracias al Señor antes de hacerle peticiones.

Salmo 95:2. Acerquémonos ante su presencia con acción de gracias; aclamémosle con salmos.

Salmo 100:4 Entren por sus puertas con acción de gracias, por sus atrios con alabanza. Denle

gracias; bendigan su nombre.

Acude a Dios en oración por cada necesidad.

Oren por todo. Díganle a Dios lo que necesitan. (Filipenses 4:6)

Ora con fe.

Mateo 21:22. Todo lo que pidan en oración, creyendo, lo recibirán. 

Marcos 11:24. Por eso les digo que todas las cosas por las que oren y pidan, crean que ya las han recibido, y les serán concedidas.

Reza en el nombre de Jesús.

Juan 14:14. Si me piden alguna cosa en mi nombre, yo la haré.

Juan 16:23. De cierto les digo que todo cuanto pidan al Padre en mi nombre, él se lo dará. 

Procura que tu oración sea acorde con Su voluntad.

1 Juan 5:14-15. Y esta es la confianza que tenemos delante de él: que si pedimos algo conforme a su voluntad, él nos oye. Y si sabemos que él nos oye en cualquier cosa que pidamos, sabemos que tenemos las peticiones que le hayamos hecho.