The first is an activity that works well with a group, although you can do it by yourself. Sometimes
we can feel as if we are carrying around heavy burdens: things that we have
done wrong or perhaps people or situations about which we are concerned.
1)
Place a large cross in the corner of a room.2) Invite people to select a stone from a pile. Ask them to take a moment to think about what burdens they might be carrying around inside themselves.
3) As they take the stone to place it at the foot of the cross they should be encouraged to pray that Jesus will be with them in that situation or even take the burden away completely.
Stones can also be used as individual prayer aids. You can purchase small rocks with crosses or Bible verses inscribed in them. Carry one in your pocket or purse. When your hand brushes it, you will be reminded to give your burdens and worries to God.
You can keep the stone on your desk as a visible reminder of God's presence and of 1 Peter 5:7 "Give
all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." (New Living Translation).
Another way is to have a Prayer Rock by your bed as a reminder that God wants to be with us at all times. To make it place rock in the center of an 8” square of material and
wrap it up in the cloth. Tie the tag with the following poem around the
material.
Prayer Rock
I’m your little prayer rock and this is what I’ll do.
Just put me on your pillow till the day is through.
Then turn back the covers and climb into your bed
And WHACK … your little prayer rock will hit you on your head.
Then you will remember as the day is through
To kneel and say your prayers as you wanted to,
Then when you are finished just dump me on the floor,
I’ll stay there through the night-time to give you help once more.
When you get up the next morning CLUNK…I stub your toe
So you will remember your prayers before you go.
Put me back upon your pillow when your bed is made,
And your clever little prayer rock will continue in your aid.
Because your heavenly Father cares and loves you so,
He wants you to remember to talk to him… you know.
Just put me on your pillow till the day is through.
Then turn back the covers and climb into your bed
And WHACK … your little prayer rock will hit you on your head.
Then you will remember as the day is through
To kneel and say your prayers as you wanted to,
Then when you are finished just dump me on the floor,
I’ll stay there through the night-time to give you help once more.
When you get up the next morning CLUNK…I stub your toe
So you will remember your prayers before you go.
Put me back upon your pillow when your bed is made,
And your clever little prayer rock will continue in your aid.
Because your heavenly Father cares and loves you so,
He wants you to remember to talk to him… you know.