Prayer specialist Cheri Fuller helps leaders help children know God, not just hear about Him.
How do you help kids to pray more than rote words or “God bless my puppy”? Prayer Stations are helpful to show kids ways to pray and to keep them focused.
One of my favorite ways to pray with kids is using our special prayer ball. It gets the kids a little bit of activity while spending time with Jesus. We use the prayer ball as a game. They all LOVE it! You can see from the photos my ball is getting old and worn. The letters are not quite as bright and clear as when I originally drew them onto the ball. This ball has had LOTS of use! All the kids sit or stand in a circle. I usually start the ball rolling, so to speak. I throw it up in the air and catch it myself. Wherever my right thumb lands, I will pray for that thing. After I say a prayer, I toss it to another kid in the circle. They take a turn praying for something else... wherever their right thumb touches. If the kids are left handed then they will typically catch with their left hand, and they pray for whatever their left thumb is touching. Or if their thumb is not touching anything, they choose the closest thing to it, or what it is pointing to. The topics are broad on the ball and the kids get to choose how they feel God is leading them to pray. You can see from the above picture my thumb is pointing towards "safety and protection." I could pray for safety for myself, or I could ask God who I should pray about this for. Sometimes a specific person will come to mind. If nobody does, I will ask the kids in the circle if anyone would like prayer for the thing chosen. There is always someone who needs it or wants it. With praying in a large circle some of the kids are shy and don't like to say their prayers out loud. I never push anyone to pray that is uncomfortable. Typically all the kids will choose to say a prayer, but some will pray silently in their head. For the shy ones in the crowd, I always give the option of a silent prayer. We all bow our heads, and when the child is finished silently praying they will say a loud "Amen" to let the rest of us know they are done. I encourage the kids to pray along with each person. Another option for a shy child, they can choose to repeat a prayer after me. I never make anyone feel bad for being shy about praying. Everyone has different comfort levels, and just because a child doesn't want to pray aloud does not mean they love Jesus any less. I purchased my ball at Dollar Tree and wrote on it with a black permanent marker. I tried to space things evenly on the ball. These are my prayer topics on the ball in no specific order: Freedom from fear Good sibling relationships Trust God Comfort in sadness Tender heart Safety and protection World leaders Bright future Learn God's word To do well in school Grow close to God in prayer Develop skills and talents Honor your parents Strong Friendships Physical health and strength For patience and perseverance Family School teacher Children's pastor Pastor of our church Resist negative peer pressure To always tell the truth Hope and joy Good self-esteem Make wise decisions Feel loved and wanted Respect those in authority Bullies Obey God Every time I pull out the prayer ball I am encouraged by the faith of the children. Their prayers are genuine and heartfelt. They pray a prayer and believe that God will answer it. After their prayer is said, they don't pick it back up and worry about if God will answer. It is simple with children. God promises He will answer. Children expect Him to do exactly as He says. If only we all could have faith like a child.
The right kids are coming to VBS. God is making sure of that. Praying for them ensures that your heart is ready to receive those kids into your VBS program.
This Lord's prayer bracelet and keychain craft is perfect for kids (and youth) of all ages - a tangible and creative way to teach kids to pray.
Introducing Kids Prayer Cubes: the fun and cute way to learn prayer! These printable homemade dice are sure to bring a smile to your kid's face while teaching them what to pray for. Roll the dice and start praying! God Hears Me When I Pray is a perfect companion to go with these fun prayer cubes! What you'll receive: 3 foldable prayer cubes ~ each cube has 6 sides with different areas of prayer focus. This is a fun way to get the kids to participate in prayer. PLEASE NOTE: This is a digital/printable product. Nothing will be shipped to you. You will receive a download link immediately after your purchase. There are no refunds due to the digital nature of this product. Please email me if you have other questions at [email protected] For personal use only. If you are a Sunday School Teacher or Homeschool Coop please contact me to ask for special distribution rights. Thanks!
So what are prayer games? We're sharing 4 fun ways to pray using prayer games, and explaining why we think prayer can be fun!
How do you help kids to pray more than rote words or “God bless my puppy”? Prayer Stations are helpful to show kids ways to pray and to keep them focused.
Games can be fun to teach about the purpose of prayer and how to pray. Games about prayer help teach kids and teens the purpose of prayer
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Prayer games provide a way for kids to learn about prayer and grow in their faith. Kids' prayers typically come in different games designed for different age ranges, but all students should be
Games can be fun to teach about the purpose of prayer and how to pray. Games about prayer help teach kids and teens the purpose of prayer
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A prayer chart printable is great for helping kids learn about praying. Use prayer charts for tracking prayers and learning what to pray for.
Printable Prayer Stations- Great for Youth Ministries, Sunday School, Outreach, and Home! Teach Kids How to Pray in a Fun Way!
What better way to prepare your kids for a new school year than with prayer? Here are 3 simple but powerful back to school prayers to pray over your kids.
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