How to Prayer Walk
Most activities are enhanced when motion is added to them. There is a heightened sense of awareness when the spiritual discipline of prayer is added with walking. Although there is no wrong way to prayer walk, there are things to keep in mind while you are engaged in the activity. Focus is sharper when the people, places and things you pray for are in sight. If you have decided to pray for your neighbors, walking through your neighborhood while you pray will keep your neighbors on your minds.
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Formulate a plan based on a perceived need. Prayer walking is traditionally done as a means of intercessory prayer. That means praying for the needs of others. Having a focus based on a purpose will help you be consistent in your commitment to praying for others.
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Make a commitment to a certain time to pray. Chose a day and time to pray where you are least likely to be disrupted. Take into consideration the season and the weather. The cool of the morning will be best for summer, while midday suits the colder weather.
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Decide on a location and path. Usually the purpose of the prayer commitment will decide the location. Adding some thought to the path you will take can make the time more inspiring.
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Decide if you will walk alone or invite others to join you. This is a personal choice, but prayer is more powerful when shared. Having too large a group may take away from the focus. One to five people is the ideal size for a prayer team.
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Prepare yourself for obstacles and distractions. Self consciousness is probably the biggest obstacle. If you feel uncomfortable praying aloud, pray silently. After a few session you will feel more comfortable with the activity.
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Have particular scripture in mind. Prepare for your prayer time with a time reading the Bible. Look up a scripture text that fit the occasion of your prayer time. There are online Bibles that enable to easily search with keywords.
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Dress appropriate for the weather or culture if applicable. Dress modestly and comfortably. Wear proper footwear. Take along bottled water, especially in summer weather.
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As you walk observe your surroundings and pray as prompted by your senses. Walk at a leisurely pace and take time to take in those around you.
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Alternate praying out loud with listening for inner promptings. You do not have to be voicing a prayer inwardly or outwardly the whole time. Silence allows for the Holy Spirit to speak to your heart. If you are walking with others take turns praying alternating with times of silence
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Greet those you meet along the way and pray for them. If you engage them in conversation tell them what you are doing and ask them if they have prayer needs.
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Remember the fundamentals of prayer; praise, confession, thanksgiving and requests for others. Prayer is one-on-one conversation with God, so your prayers should be simple and conversational.
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At the end of the walk take time to share if you are praying with another or in a group. To see how and when your prayers are answered keep a prayer journal.
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This is great!
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was very informitive
