SUPPLIES NEEDED:
- A destination—either your own neighborhood or somewhere specific you want to pray.
Paper/journal + pen, or phone (for note-taking).
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Explain that this is a special kind of walk. When we go on a prayer walk, we ask God to help us see the world the way he does, and then we talk to him about it. Begin the walk with a quick opening prayer to invite God’s presence.
- For little kids, think of it like a scavenger hunt:
- How many people can you count? Pray for each person you see.
- How many animals can you find? What kinds of plants and trees do you see? Thank God for all the beautiful things he has made.
- How many homes do you see? Pray for families and friendships.
- Do you see a park? Pray for joy.
- Did you pass a hospital or medical building? Pray for healing.
- How many stores can you count? Pray for those who don’t have enough to eat or wear.
- Did you pass any schools? Pray for children and teachers.
- Did you see a fire or police station? Pray for safety.
- Did you pass by a church? Pray for people to know Jesus.
- _________. Write in your own and ask God how to pray.
- For older children, invite them to interpret what they see:
- What are some of the good things you see? Celebrate these and thank God for his goodness.
- What are some of the broken things you see? Ask God for healing and restoration.
- What is missing from this neighborhood? Ask God for vision and creativity to be part of what he wants to build here.
- When you are finished, spend a moment debriefing together. What was it like to look at the world with God’s eyes? What did you learn?