This contemplative prayer station uses your hands as an active representation of how we hold on to things, and are invited to let them go into God’s hands.  Used with permission from Adam Walker Cleaveland at http://pomomusings.com.

Directions for Leadership:

For this station all you need are photo copied images of hands, an area set up for people to sit and meditate, and the directions below. Put pillows, beanbags and such so that it is comfortable.

Prayer Station Instructions:

Close your eyes and clench your hands tightly. Imagine all the pressures and worries and tensions you are carrying as you come to worship.

Then in your own time turn your hands, still gripping, over so that they are facing down.

Imagine God’s hands underneath yours and slowly open your hands so that the things you are carrying fall into God’s hands.

You may wish to repeat this several times.

Then turn your hands face up, but this time with the palms open and ask God’s Spirit to fill you afresh.