Transformation is best explained when we can see physical change. Easy examples of transformation are water turning to ice when frozen and an ice cube turning into a puddle of water when left out on the counter. Other examples reflect the long term impact of change, like coal becoming a diamond and a tiny grain of sand eventually becoming a pearl. These are all pretty dramatic changes.
Transformation through prayer may be a little harder to explain. It’s not easy to see God changing us through prayer, but it happens. When we take the time to talk with God, we grow in our relationship, just as we do when we take the time to engage in conversation with a friend.
Our FaithTrek kids have been focusing on transformation through prayer this month. Unique prayer tools were created for each age group. Pastor Dan showed preschoolers how to use their prayer pillows. Pastor Justin helped 2nd and 3rd graders learn how to utilize a prayer square and 4th-5th graders how to use a prayer labyrinth and practice praying with a finger labyrinth. This coming Sunday he will meet with the kindergarten and 1st graders to learn how to use their prayer bags.
Here are a few photos of the 2nd and 3rd graders doing a circle-partner activity where they share with each other what, how and when they pray.
