Easter is the time when we celebrate the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a time for families to come together to enjoy a feast, share gifts and remember the love and sacrifice of our Savior. This year, we came across an inspiring poem called the “Jelly Bean Prayer” and we wanted to share it with you.
The Jelly Bean Prayer Poem
Red is for the blood He gave,
Green is for the grass He made,
Yellow is for the sun so bright,
Orange is for the edge of night.
Black is for the sins we made,
White is for the grace He gave,
Purple is for His hour of sorrow,
Pink is for our new tomorrow.
A bag full of jelly beans, colorful and sweet,
Is a prayer, a promise, and a treat.
May the risen Lord bless you this Easter season.
The Meaning behind the Colors
Each color in the “Jelly Bean Prayer” represents a different aspect of the Easter story. The color red represents the blood that Jesus shed on the cross to save us from our sins. The color green represents the new life we have in Christ, and the grass that He created. Yellow represents the sun, and the hope and light that comes with the resurrection of our Lord. Orange represents the edge of night, and the promise of a new dawn. The color black represents the sins that we have committed, and the need for the forgiveness that comes through Jesus Christ. White represents the grace that God gave us through the death and resurrection of His Son. Purple represents the sorrow and sacrifice that Jesus endured for us. And finally, pink represents the new life and hope that we have in Christ, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow.
A Pocket Full of LDS Prints
We came across this poem on “A Pocket full of LDS prints” blog, and we were inspired by its message. This blog is full of free printable resources for LDS families, including coloring pages, bookmarks and handouts. It is a great resource for anyone looking to add more faith-based activities to their family’s routine.
Make Your Own Jelly Bean Prayer Bag
The “Jelly Bean Prayer” is a great way to teach kids about the true meaning of Easter, and to incorporate the message of Christ’s love and sacrifice into a fun and colorful activity. Here’s how you can make your own “Jelly Bean Prayer” bag:
What You Will Need:
- A Small Bag of Jelly Beans
- A Printable Coloring Page of the Poem (Optional)
- A Clear Plastic Gift Bag or Ziplock Bag
- A Ribbon or Twist Tie
Steps:
- Print out the coloring page of the “Jelly Bean Prayer” poem.
- Have your child color the page, and talk to them about the meaning behind each color.
- Fill the clear plastic bag with jelly beans.
- Close the bag using ribbon or a twist tie.
- Attach the colored poem to the outside of the bag using tape or glue.
- Give the bag to family and friends as a sweet and meaningful Easter gift.
Conclusion
The “Jelly Bean Prayer” is a simple but powerful way to share the message of Christ’s love and sacrifice with children and adults alike. We hope that you will use it as a tool to inspire faith, hope and joy in the hearts of those around you this Easter season.
If you are looking for more faith-based resources or activities for your family, we highly recommend checking out “A Pocket full of LDS prints” blog. It is a great place to find ideas and inspiration for incorporating the gospel of Jesus Christ into your daily life.
May the “Jelly Bean Prayer” bring you and your loved ones a renewed sense of gratitude and love this Easter season.
