One of my favorite places to go is to the beach!! Lots of families in our congregation spend time at the beach over the summer and through out the year as well. In the spirit of summertime, I included these three ways to pray with a beach ball in the summer devotional we created for families in our congregation and preschool.
Who knew you could pray with a beach ball? What a fun, interactive way to get kids engaged!
"Thank you" prayer toss - This one is super easy! You simply toss the beach ball back and forth (or around a circle). When you catch the ball, say "Thank you God for . . . . . ." Then, toss the ball to someone else. Repeat as many times as you like!
Beach Ball Psalms - Write the following verses on the sections of a beach ball with a permanent marker. Toss the ball to one another and say the verse your thumb lands near!
- Psalm 23:1 - "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."
- Psalm 106:1 - " O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever"
- Psalm 139:14 - " . . .I am fearfully and wonderfully made.Wonderful are your works"
- Psalm 67:1 - "May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us"
- Psalm 145:8 - "The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love"
- Psalm 51:10 - "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me."
Pray the colors of the ball -
Red: Pray for someone who is hurt, sick, or sad
Blue: Thank god for water in the ocean and in the pool to keep us cool!
White: Pray for peace in the world and/or your community.
Yellow: Thank God for the sun and the stars in the sky.
Orange: Pray for God to help you with something you are worried about.
Green: Thank God for the grass, the trees, and all the creatures he created.
Purple: Thanks God for the special people in your life like family, friends, and teachers
What other ways can you think of to use a beach ball while you pray?
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