Creative Prompt: Make a Collage of What Gives You Life

When life feels heavy or rushed, it can be hard to see the small, specific things that breathe life and joy into our days.

A sun-warmed mug of tea
The sound of your child’s laughter
A certain shade of green on a walk
A passage of Scripture that speaks directly to your weariness

This week’s creative prompt is simple and soul-refreshing:

Make a collage of what gives you life right now.

Flip through old magazines, junk mail, scrap paper, or even fabric scraps. Cut out colors, shapes, images, or words that spark a sense of joy, peace, or delight.

Arrange them slowly. Let the process itself be part of the prayer. You’re not creating a masterpiece. You’re creating a mirror, a moment of noticing what is nourishing you right now.

You might be surprised what shows up.

If you don’t have access to lots of materials or collage elements, download this coloring page and just write a list. Keep it someplace you can return to over and over.

After you finish your collage (or list), take a moment to sit with it. Ask:

• What feels most alive to me lately?

• What do I want to make more space for?

• What might God be inviting me to notice, receive, or return to?

This is about paying attention to the gifts already present. No pressure to be profound. Just notice. Let it speak.

Kid-friendly option:

Invite your child (or inner child!) to join you in this practice:

“Let’s make a collage of all the things we love right now!”

Prompt with questions like:

• What makes you feel happy or brave?

• What’s your favorite food, place, or color?

• Who do you love being with?

They can cut pictures from kid-friendly magazines or draw their own if they prefer. Let them explain their collage to you. Their answers might surprise you.

Sometimes we don’t know what’s keeping us grounded until we take the time to name it. So this week, sit down with a glue stick, some scraps, and a little intention. See what shows up on the page and in your heart.

If you feel comfortable, I’d love to see what you create. When I share these prompts, I’ll always try to share what I’ve made too. Tag me on Instagram or comment below with a photo or reflection.