TKC Prayer Walk
- Occurring
- for 30 mins
- Venue
- St Luke's, Countess Wear
- Address Countess Wear Road Exeter, EX2 6LG, United Kingdom
TOPSHAM & WEAR MISSION COMMUNITY PRAYER WALK
Saturday 20th May
Prayer walking is as simple as it sounds - praying as you walk. When we prayer walk we are stepping into our authority as God’s children to bless people and places in Jesus’ name. This simple task is a great way to bring transformation to your local community by asking God to break in.
The core of prayer walking is conversing with God; ask Him to show us what He sees; to know His heart for our community.
START
Group 1 St Margaret’s at 2pm for prayer walk along Exe to Countess Wear
Group 2 St Luke’s at 2.30pm for prayer walk through Countess Wear
FINISH approx. 3pm at 74 Glasshouse Lane for both groups to share refreshments and fellowship together.
As we begin our prayer walk we remind ourselves of Jesus’ words:
Matthew 7:9-11:
Is there anyone among you who, if your child asks for bread, will give a stone? Or if the child asks for a fish, will give a snake? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him!
We pray The Lord’s Prayer together
Use your natural and supernatural senses
As you prayer walk, be aware of your surroundings: what you see, smell, hear and touch. But also be aware of what God is saying to you as you move around your community; if any Bible verses pop into your head or if you have any pictures, visions or words of knowledge. Turn these natural and supernatural senses into prayer.
Choose whether to pray silently or out loud
The point of prayer walking isn’t about being seen praying; it’s about seeing and praying. You can pray quietly together or in silence if it makes you feel more comfortable. However, don’t be afraid to speak out prayers if you feel compelled to.
Pray for others
As you walk and pray, the focus is on those who are living in your community so be intentional about praying for God’s blessings on what you see and feel. Even in difficult areas, try to pray positively. Focus on God’s plans and purposes for the place and people that live there. “Your Kingdom come, your will be done…” is an excellent start.
We finish by saying The Lord’s Prayer as our groups unite together
During our time of fellowship at the end of our prayer walk there will be an opportunity to reflect on what we’ve prayed and heard from God.
Keep going
After our prayer walk, keep praying for our community. The Mission Community Prayer Group meets at St Margaret’s Church for a Prayer Breakfast on the first Saturday of every month at 8am
Prayer walking is also a way of claiming a specific area for God.
As you keep praying, continue to ask for God’s blessing in your area; praying for God’s kingdom to come and his will to be done in your area. If you feel that God is highlighting specific needs or challenges, think about how to take action; how could you and your Church be part of God’s solution practically, as well as prayerfully.