Did you know that the first Thursday in May is designated as the National Prayer Day? You can learn all about it here: https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/about. On that day, Americans from all walks of life and backgrounds will gather for observances to mark the day and pray for God’s blessing and wisdom for our nation. I know our church has observes this day with a special prayer service. Maybe your church does as well.
But prayer isn’t just for grownups. And it’s never too early to plant seeds of prayer and faith in even the tiniest hearts! With that in mind, here are TEN ideas to get the most out of the National Day of Prayer with your child:
IDEA #1: Explain What The National Day of Prayer Is. Learn all about it here.
IDEA #2: Make a Special Prayer Plan for the Day. Involve your kids in this as you create a calendar of when, how, and where you will pray throughout the day.
IDEA #3: Ask your children what they would like to pray for and make a list.
IDEA #4: Hang your prayer list on the fridge and check back throughout the month to see how God answers.
IDEA #5: Read together the prayer Jesus taught his disciples to pray, as a beautiful example of the elements of prayer.
IDEA #6: Read and pray through a prayer book designed just for kids like My Tender Heart Prayer Book which contains 23 kid-friendly, rhyming prayers to foster conversations with God throughout the day.
IDEA #7: Include prayers of thanksgiving, repentance, and petition.
IDEA #8: Pray for someone in need, then send them a note to let someone know you prayed for them. There are printable cards you can use in this free activity kit.
IDEA #9: Use the National Day of Prayer as the kickoff for a whole month of prayer. Use the 30-Day Prayer Challenge printable to make it extra fun. It’s found on page two in the My Tender Heart Prayer Book free activity kit found here.
IDEA #10: If possible, participate in a National Prayer Day service or event. Check locally for one in your area. You can also join me for one virtually this Thursday, May 2nd 2024 at 10am Eastern. (Perfect for Moms at home with little ones, homeschools, Christian preschools, elementary schools etc.) Learn more here.
YOUR TURN! What would you add? Let me know in the comments below.
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Laura Sassi Tales 
Have the children (and adults) pray in color — doodle using different colors of markers, crayons or colored pencils on a piece of paper for a few minutes .Then in black write the the name of the person or problem or situation you are praying for in the center of the doodle and then write on words such as ‘heal’, ‘hope,’ ‘joy’, ‘strength’, etc. Then mail this prayer to the person you are praying for so they can ‘see’ your prayers for them.
Oh, this is beautiful! I love it. I’m going to use this with my Sunday school class.
What lovely ideas – good for grandparents, too!
Thank you, and, yes. Good thinking!