This was our first time carving a pumpkin. We're not big into Halloween so we've avoided the jack-o-lantern. This year in Awana my friend Stephanie shared the story of the Praying Pumpkin, so that's what we did. It turned out great, and the girls loved it!
"Pumpkin Prayer"
{cut off top of pumpkin}
Lord, open my mind so I can learn new things about you.
{remove innards}
Remove the things in my life that don’t please you.
Forgive the wrong things I do and help me to forgive others.
{cut open eyes}
Open my eyes to see the beauty you’ve made in the world around me.
{cut out nose}
I’m sorry for the times I’ve turned my nose at the good food you provide.
{cut out mouth}
Let everything I say please You.
{light the candle}
Lord, help me show your light to others through the things I do. Amen
By: Liz Curtis Higgs
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