Prayer-walking is simply praying on-site with insight (observation) and inspiration (revelation). It is a form of prayer that is visible, verbal and mobile.

Its usefulness is two-fold: 1. To gain spiritual reconnaissance and 2. To release the power of God’s word and Spirit in specific places, and for particular people.

“Be sure God is addressed, and people are blessed” (Steve Hawthorne)

I. PRAYERWALKING INVOLVES

Walking — in pairs or triplets
Worshiping — extolling God’s names & nature
Watching — outward clues (data from places & faces) and inward cues (discernment from the Lord)

II. PREPARATION

Commit your walk to the Lord, ask the Spirit to guide
Cover yourselves with divine protection (Ps. 91)
Connect with the Holy Spirit (Ro. 8:26, 27)

III. PRAYERWALK

Mix & mingle conversation with praise & praying
As you begin, extol & bless the Lord
Use Scripture to release God’s blessing
Ask the Spirit to direct your steps
Enter & walk through buildings
Linger in a particular place
Stop and pray for people

IV. DE-BRIEF

Glean: what did we observe or experience?
Any surprise “divine appointments?”
Distill 2-3 prayer points, close with corporate prayer