Craft Activities for Children: The Prayer of Faith (James 5:13-20) 

Craft Ideas for James 5 and The Powerful Prayer

Prayer is a powerful and important thing to teach to young children, although they sometimes need guidance to develop the habit of prayer. These crafts provide methods of remembering what to pray for in our lives. A “Cup of Prayer” uses popsicle sticks to represent people or things to pray for. A “Prayer Poster” features envelopes to visually consider prayer requests and praises. Both items offer decorative charm and can also be used daily for prayer practice. Let’s get crafty!

Bible Crafts on  Pray All Day James 5

Craft one: “Cup of Prayer”  
You will need:

• Empty jar or cup
• Large popsicle sticks
• Construction paper or cardstock
• Glue or tape
• Markers or crayons
• Decorations (stickers etc.) 
• Scissors

Procedure: 

Add the sticks to the cup or jar, and add the caption if separate. Use as a tool to pray through needs for loved ones. 

Write verses or captions on the cup or on a separate piece of paper.

 Decorate the cup or jar with stickers or gems. 

On each popsicle stick, write a prayer request. These could be general or more specific according to how often you wish to change them. 

Craft Two: “Prayer Poster”    

You will need:

• Construction paper or cardstock
• Markers or crayons
• Envelopes
• Scissors
• Glue or tape
• Extra decorations (stickers, etc.)

Procedure: 

1. Decorate the paper or cardstock with captions and verses. 
2. On each envelope, write a category for prayer requests (family, friends, praises, personal needs, etc.).
3. Cut several strips of paper. On each one, write a specific prayer request. 
4. Place the paper strips into the corresponding envelope that goes with the category.
5. Add extra decorations if desired. Display the poster and use it to pray for loved ones. Swap out the requests as needed. 

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Bible Verses or Captions to Consider…  (Main Text: James 5:13-20)

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. -James 5:16

Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. -James 5:13

God hears my prayers and cares!

Jesus comforts us with His presence!

Prayer changes things. 

Pray always! 

Pray in all circumstances.