Great for COME FOLLOW ME, Primary and Family Home Evening, Sunday School, Bible Study, Daily Scripture Devotionals, or Activity Days
#1 Post-and-Present Activity
Puzzled About Prayer match game
#2 (bonus activity) Scripture Posters and Cards
James 1:5
Enjoy a fun match game that teaches about how our prayers are answered. Using various situations youth learn the many ways they can know the answers to their prayers.
The activity comes in 2-sizes. Larger for a group presentation presented on the board and smaller for individuals on a table top.
Also included is the scripture poster (in 3 sizes) for James 1:5 “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
Objective #1 Puzzled About Prayer match game: Discuss with youth how Heavenly Father answers our sincere prayers.
Objective #2 James 1:5 Scripture posters/cards: Help children/youth memorize James 1:5: “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.“
TO MAKE Print, color, and cut out the Puzzled about Prayer cards. Note: The activity below* is designed just for girls for Activity days. This activity is for girls and boys – perfect for Primary Sharing Time or family home evening.
To Play: Mix up the cards and place them facedown. Divide into teams and take turns turning two pieces over to make a match. Read the card and talk about how Heavenly Father answered the prayer.
Ideas about Prayer: Heavenly Father answers prayers in the impressions we feel or He inspires others to help us. Our feelings might be one of these:
1. TO WAIT (a hesitant feeling)
2. GO AHEAD (a warm feeling)
3. DON’T GO AHEAD (a doubtful feeling).
Answers to prayers come if we listen, if we are worthy to receive the inspiration, and if our prayers are sincere.
THOUGHT TREAT: Prayer-Memory Mints. Give each youth a bag of mints with this reminder note: Heavenly Father “mint” for us to pray to Him each day so that He can guide and comfort us. He will answer our prayers if we pray sincerely.
THIS ACTIVITY CAN BE USED FOR Come Follow Me
• MAY LESSON 3 “How do I receive personal revelation?”
• MAY LESSON ___ “How can my prayers be more meaningful?”
