Wildfire Prayer for California
As wildfires rage and communities face unimaginable challenges, teaching children how to respond in prayer offers a powerful way to instill hope and empathy.
In this blog post, you will learn about a free resource designed to guide children with disabilities in praying for others during natural disasters like wildfires. This tool, inspired by personal experiences, serves as a bridge to help engage in meaningful and heartfelt prayers during difficult times.
What Are Wildfire Prayers?
Wildfire Prayers is a prayer guide specifically created for those with disabilities, helping them navigate the emotions and complexities of natural disasters.
When Hurricane Helene impacted our local community a few months ago, I created a similar prayer book for Hurricane Prayers. Now, inspired by the devastation caused by California wildfires, this resource serves as a tool to:
Teach empathy through prayer.
Provide structure and accessibility for those with disabilities.
Encourage meaningful conversations about challenging topics.
Social Stories to Support Conversations
Sometimes, understanding what a wildfire is can be difficult for children, especially those with disabilities. Social stories are a fantastic way to break down complex topics into manageable, relatable narratives.
My friend Tara has created a Wildfire Social Story that complements the Wildfire Prayers guide. These stories can help you explain what wildfires are and how they impact people in an age-appropriate and accessible way.
Explore the Wildfire Social Story
A Prayer for Families Impacted by Wildfires
If your family has been personally affected by the wildfires, we want to lift you up in prayer. This beautiful prayer from Every Moment Holy serves as a guide to pour your heart out to the Lord during these difficult times.
You can find this prayer here.
Additionally, if you have been impacted, please reply to this post or contact us directly. We would be honored to pray for you and your family by name this week.
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We hope the Wildfire Prayers guide, social stories, and prayer resources will bless and support you, your ministry or your family during this time. Together, we can teach empathy, hope, and the power of prayer to the next generation.