Four Prayer Activities for Middle Schoolers

We did these four prayer activities in our middle school ministry awhile back, and it was a big hit. Students were locked in and enjoyed the space to pray about each situation. There were all so grateful to slow down and connect with God.

Hope your students enjoy it too!

Nick Diliberto
Founder, Ministry to Youth

Supplies:

• ​Print this PDF, which has a question and Bible verse for each of the four prayer activities.
• Index cards and pens

Setup:

• Create four areas of the room with an area for students to sit, reflect and pray.
• Put out index cards and pens at each location.
• Display the reflection question and Bible verse in each area.
• Optional: Play soft worship music in the background.

Instructions:

• Allow students to go to each activity one at at time, read the refection question, and the related Bible verse.
• Pray to God about each situation they’re facing.
• Give students a total of about 12-20 minutes to complete all four activities.

Reflection Questions & Bible Verses:

Note: These are included in the above PDF link.

1. What are you anxious or stressed about? (Philippians 4:6-7)
2. What are you angry about? (Psalm 86:15-16)
3. What are you glad about? (Romans 15:13)
4. What are you sad about? (Psalm 4:5)

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