Teaching intercessory prayer using play dough and simple prayer prompts to develop a practice of having a little talk with Jesus.
This is a meaningful way to have whole group prayer/devotion time with children and most everyone loves the smell and texture of play dough. I once led a church staff devotion time with this activity.
Using four different prompts to shape our visual prayer time.
Each person needs one container of play dough. Even adults enjoy choosing their color. I like to use the party size mini tubs.
Prayer Prompt #1 The World
Form a ball. Thank God for creation. Pray for places where people are dealing with natural disasters. Pray for peace for those experiencing times of war and blood shed. Pray for those who live in communities where friends have lost lives to violence. Pray for the world leaders.
Prayer Prompt #2 Christians
Form a cross. Give thanks for the resurrection and the word of God. Pray for all who share the Gospel.
Pray that people who do not know Jesus will come to know him.
Prayer Prompt #3 Families and Friends
Form a heart. Lift up the needs of family and friends. Pray that God will help you be a blessing to them.
Prayer Prompt #4 Me Myself And I
Pray for yourself. Ask God to help you with hard things. Thank Him for the good things He has blessed you with.
Quietly place your play dough back in the container, place the top on and say, "Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer."
Your play dough prayer time is over for today.
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