A number of youth leaders and Christian Union members at Angelspace asked for the instructions to this and so I am posting them here. The Psalms produced from this activity are amazing; I’ve used this a few times and always been amazed with what has been produced by both adults and young people.
I can’t remember where I got this from (it may be a Jonny Baker worship trick or something from Scripture Union … – I just know it’s not my idea, but it’s a great idea to use in worship.
This i best done in a group of 5 or more
Psalm Consequences
Fold the paper into 8 horizontal sections sections
1 Write an address of praise to God such as ‘Lord I worship you’
2 Fold the paper backwards so you can’t see the writing and pass it to your left
3 Write an aspect of God’s character starting with because … ‘because you are good’ Fold and pass again.
4 Write another aspect of God’s character starting with ‘and’. Fold and pass
5 Write 2 things about how wonderful God’s creation is ‘Your mountains are magnificent, your rivers shine in the sun.’ Fold and pass.
6 Write something God does for you personally. ‘You guide me’ Fold and pass
7 Write a personal message to Jesus with ‘because’ in the middle ‘I thank you Jesus because you died for me’. Fold and pass
8 Write a resolution – ‘therefore I will follow you for ever’ Fold and pass last time
The Psalms produced were fantastic and I shall try and get some typed up so that hey can be put on the Angelspace website.
Used this last night in a home group. They were blown away with the outcome. Just typed up the psalms this morning and feel totally blessed by them all over again!Thanks,David
Thanks for letting me know DavidThat's excellent.