Prayer Walking 

Prayer Walking Is... 

Considered intercessory prayer, praying for the needs of others.
(1 Tim. 2:1-2; James 5:16) 

  • A way to serve God and neighbor.
    (Eph. 6:18; Matt. 5:44) 

  • Seeking for God to move here, bringing heaven down to earth.
    (Matt. 6:10) 

  • Seeking opportunities to share the hope of Christ in a humble, timely way.
    (Col. 4:3; 1 Pet. 3:15) 

Why Pray on Location? 

You certainly do not have to pray on location. Jesus prayed for people from a distance in John 11, and He sent His disciples into communities to pray and minister in Luke 10. Prayer walking is a way to pray "behind enemy lines" without making a scene. 

Prayer Walking: Six Steps 

1. Determine Your Group 

  • Decide whether you will go alone or with others. 

  • Groups of 2-3 people often work best. 

  • Pray out loud in a conversational tone as you walk. 

2. Observe 

  • Slow down. 

  • Observe buildings and homes. 

  • Pay attention to people. 

  • Allow your observations to inform your prayers. 

3. Pray for Your Group 

  • Ask God to give you His heart for the people around you. 

  • Ask Him to help you see others as He sees them. 

4. Talk About What You See 

(If walking with a group) 

  • Discuss what stands out to you. 

  • Identify possible prayer needs. 

  • Share Scripture that informs prayer. 

5. Intercede for This Place 

Pray that: 

  • God would draw people to saving faith. 

  • Believers would be light and salt. 

  • The Holy Spirit would move powerfully. 

  • The enemy's influence would be broken. 

  • God's peace and blessing would be present. 

6. Debrief 

  • Discuss what God impressed upon you. 

  • Share observations and insights. 

  • Talk about what you hope God will do in this place. 

A Chance to Share 

If you sense the Holy Spirit leading you to speak with someone, consider saying: 

"Hi, we're spending some time praying for people in this area. Is there anything we could pray for you about?" 

Remember: 

  • Be calm and kind. 

  • Don't be discouraged by a "no." 

  • Be respectful and thank people for their time. 

Final Word 

  • Be expectant for God to work. 

  • Pray in faith and trust the Holy Spirit. 

  • God is building His Church and invites us to participate in His work. 

  • One day Christ will return. May we be found faithful until faith becomes sight. 

"Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."

Matthew 6:10 

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