How To Make Your Own Prayer Board

I know you, friend.

You long to live deeply connected to the heart of God and to keep in conversation with Him throughout the day. Your desire is to mature and grow in faith, not wanting to settle for a surface relationship with the King of Kings.

Yet if you’re honest, keeping a heart that’s in tune to God’s promises throughout the day can be daunting among life’s responsibilities.

Busyness, however, does not have to keep you from intimately knowing and pursuing a relationship with your Creator.  It is possible to keep His promises and your prayers in the forefront of your mind with a simple DIY Prayer Board. This resource can help you grow deep roots of faith and stay connected to God throughout the day.

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How to Make Your Own Prayer Board

Since the popular movie War Room burst onto the Christian movie scene, believers are embracing the concept of a war room. A war room, aka prayer closet, is a place to display prayer requests and/or Scripture. Many believers are even creating a designated room in their own home as a “war room.” Unfortunately, a lack of space can hinder some of us from making a dedicated war room.

A DIY Prayer Board is the perfect solution!

What is a DIY Prayer Board?

DIY War Room When You Don't Have a Closet

 

A Prayer Board is a practical tool to display prayers and keep conversation with God flowing throughout the day. Its compact nature allows prayer requests and Scripture verses to be displayed without taking up walls in the home.

Plus, its mobility allows for easy storage under a bed or behind furniture, if the board is not on permanent display. This simple resource will become a cornerstone in your Bible study and prayer time, as you pray through requests and meditate on Scripture with ease.

Materials Needed for Prayer Board:

  • A bulletin board or magnetic white-board (here’s what I use)
  • Pins or magnets (depending on the board type you choose)
  • Category headings either typed and printed, or handwritten (see below for suggestions)
  • Pens or markers (these gel pens are perfect to add some color to the board!)
  • Note cards or paper to write the requests and Bible verses
  • Bible or computer (Bible Gateway.com is fabulous for a quick topical verse search)

Creating the Prayer Board:

1. First, gather your materials and decide how you want to categorize the topics on your board.  You may choose to group your prayer requests together by person you’re praying for, or place the requests into categories. Prayer request categories may include marriage, children, family, world, friends, job, ministry, and self. Don’t forget to add a section for praises as you marvel how God has faithfully answered prayers or is working on your behalf.

If you are unsure where to begin, use these prompts for your prayer time.

2. Create headings for your board by either typing and printing them out, or writing them by hand.

3. Once your categories are created, plan how you want your board to look before putting it all together.

4. Then, fix your categories to the board either with pins or magnets, depending on the board type you chose.

5. Next, write prayer requests on the note cards, and put the prayer list on the board under the correct categories.

6. Finally, write out or type your favorite Scriptures and then add them to the board as well.

This simple DIY project will serve as a memento of God’s faithfulness, while keeping you on your knees in prayer for family and friends.  You can take it with you to any room as you fold laundry, wash dishes, or clean bathrooms. You can also story it under or behind a piece of furniture when you’re done!

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Use these posts to strengthen your prayer time:

War Room Scriptures to Pray Over Yourself
War Room Scripture to Pray for Your Marriage
War Room Prayers for Your Kids

 

We know the power of prayer is a wonderful way to stay connected with God and this board will help in your devotion time and as you glance at it throughout the day. Why not start yours today?

“I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.” Psalm 119:15

How do you track prayer requests and meditate on Scripture?

What’s your favorite way to focus on God’s promises through the day?

 

Click the image below for more Scriptures to pray in your War Room! 

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16 Comments

  1. I absolutely love this idea!

    I haven’t seen The War Room yet, but I’ve heard amazing things (and I know the ‘gist of it from friends’ conversations about it).

    I’m going to make this a project for February. Thank you for the inspiration!
    xoxo

  2. Thank you for this as it is a way for me to be in constant contact with my Lord. I usually sit at my desk daily as this is where it is best for me. I have arthritis in both legs and ankles which effects not only my bones but the connective tissues around all the joints. Walking has gotten to be sometimes depending on the weather very painful and hard to walk, also it is a place that my Alzheimer’s husband feels the most comfortable knowing I am at my desk. I still do some things but for the most part just sit at the desk. I have two bulletin boards where I can place the note cards at I do have a prayer on the wall already to keep watch over my lips as there are times I feel very frustrated and speak before I acted now I just look at that prayer and talk to my Lord. The only other place I will use my War Room is in my car while listening to Christian music. You have been such a blessing to me I pray that you will continue to do just what the Lord wants from you. By the way, I am 73 yrs old and have all my adult life loved my Lord. But when my dad had Alzheimer’s and my mom had to deal daily with it then he passed and her and I started to do Bible readings together and explaining what the passages meant to us I got back to my roots it has been a rough road but I feel that it is getting better and better but by no means perfect I have a long way to go but willing to continue on this journey. May our Lord continue to bless and hone you and may you continue to seek His guidence

  3. The whole blog kept me interested and it is so true. I know sometimes I’m guilty too, my mind drifts off on anything like my kids and grandkids. Always something. Thank you so much! I spend a lot of time with the Lord and I have my craft room where I shut myself up to spend my time with the Lord. I have to tell you that you always have so many interesting things to read and learn a lot.

    Blessings,

    Linda

  4. I am so grateful for all of the information you have what provided. I am determined to strengthen my prayer life and Commune and Communication with God. I am trying to implement as many prayers and Bible study tools in order to be a success.

  5. I assign people’s names to objects in my home. Any gift I am given, I always remember who gave it to me. I have no idea why or how I can do this, but I have used it as a prayer reminder. As I use a coffee cup from my mother in law, I pray for her, the mixing bowls from my wedding to pray for the friend who gave them, the rocks in my window sill are a reminder to pray for the former students who are now grown men. The side of my fridge is covered with people’s Christmas card pictures cut into cokie cutter shapes and glued onto magnets… my wall to pray over as I make dinner. My kitchen window has my favorite pictures of my boys when they were babies. It is my war room for my sons. My car was a gift from God himself. It is where I remember to thank Him for all He has done for me. I fail sometimes…. well, a lot… but these are my prayer tips.

  6. Thank you for sharing this neat project. I have just the place to hang my prayer board as soon as I get it finished!

  7. What a wonderful idea for us that don’t have the space for a war room. Thank you for the welcoming inspiration.

  8. This is really awesome.Im currently waiting for a medical diagnosis on my medical report and Im nervous.Tomorrow.I will start my own bulletin board,I think you give great freebies and ideas and youre such an inspiration.Pls pray for me

  9. This is an awasome concept of having a war room focus as part of my daily routine thank you

  10. OMG ? you just don’t know Arabah, I’ve been had a prayer board up in my bedroom as well as a vision board. So you have a perfectly great idea! Thanks for your idea!!!!
    Love in Christ, Pamela Thompson ?

  11. A.Joy…you are such a blessing, I just wanted to share my idea that I use as a prayer board.

    At the end of my hallway is a mirror and I add and subtract names of family, friends and church members I pray for with a dry erase marker.

    It is a great reminder at the end of the day who I am praying for, and it is easy to add and subtract from.

    I have a picture but was unable to attach it here.

  12. I think these are wonderful ideas. I like to journal. When I journal my unconcious thoughts are ‘pulled’ out and it has increased my intimacy in the relationship I have with PapaGod. I am often surprised at what’s ‘broiling’ inside & even when PapaGod ‘reprimands’ me, it doesn’t sting as I am learning His tones of love. ??
    ?I can see Your love in everything You’ve made. Every sunset sky a canvas of Your grace…and every precious child ( that’s US and…) You gave Your life to save…??

    1. I also wish you to know that I do NOT own a C.C. Or even a bank card so Iam unable to take your course altho it sounds desirable. Thanx for teachingothers tho and ‘growing up’ God’s kingdom.

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