Family Faith: Prayer Walk

We’re getting to the point now where the we are starting to see signs of Spring.  What a great time to get out and about and be practical with our prayer!  This is an idea to encourage the whole family to pray together.

You will need: Outdoor clothes, phones or digital cameras, a computer to download the photos onto.

Go out on a family walk around your local streets and encourage the children to take photos of the things they would like to thank God for or would like to pray about (e.g. people taking care of the world so less litter on the ground). You might need to ask for a limit of 10 photos each so that the children carefully consider their ideas rather than randomly snap away!

When you get home, go through the photos or download and print them out.  Ask the children why they chose those particular things and thank God/pray about them.  Print out some of the photos and make a photo collage of things you found on your prayer walk!

Reflective Colouring Sheet: Jacob’s Ladder

The story of Jacob’s ladder in Genesis 28 is an amazing story, full of avenues to explore to explore with children: God speaking to us in dreams, God’s presence with us even when we don’t see Him, blessing, holy ground, protection…

Jacobs ladder 1

Colouring can be a very reflective activity and the imagery of this story really lends itself to pictures.  Here is a colouring sheet to help children to focus particularly on the concept of God being with us even when we don’t realise it.  Give your own testimonies about when this has happened in your life and then see what the children have to share- be ready to be amazed!  While the children colour speak to them about their experiences and reflections.  Who might they want to pray for so that that person comes to know God’s presence with them?

Click here to print off the sheet and enjoy reflecting!