Prayer Out of the Box
It’s good to step out of the box and try something new; it forces you to look at something in a different way. This is exactly what happened when we hosted a prayer evening with a European team of outreach volunteers.
We set up four prayer rooms, each with a different theme.
The first room had contemplative music in the background and people were encouraged to reflect and then draw or write something about God's love.
One person said:
“Loving others has been on my mind, especially at work, so I loved reflecting on God’s love for me and how He wants me to extend that love to others.”
The second room had paper fish and a line. Team members wrote down the names of 'lost' people, tied them to the line and prayed that they'd be caught up in God’s net.
Another said:
“I prayed for my brothers, my son and his family that they'd come to know the Lord.”
The third room included a giant poster with 'THANK YOU GOD' written in the middle. People wrote as many things as they could think of that they were thankful for. Following this, they spent time on their knees (literally), thanking God for what they'd written.
“We have so much to thank God for! When we're thankful instead of complaining, we shine, and the light of the Lord comes through us.”
The fourth room was completely dark. Team members thought about how much of the world is living in darkness. Then a candle was lit to represent how God brings light to that darkness.
“As we prayed in the dark room, it felt like the darkness was touchable. It's different than just turning the light off before bed. Every day we pass thousands of people on the street who are in the dark. I’ve been given a great gift (God’s light) - I shouldn't hide it!"
The next time you meet with a group for prayer, consider praying in a new, creative way, then try it with friends and family!