prayer walk at home: a complete guide

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, finding moments of peace and spiritual connection can be challenging. Yet, within the walls of our own homes, we have the perfect opportunity to deepen our faith and strengthen our spiritual practices. One powerful way to achieve this is through a prayer walk. What follows is a detailed guide to conducting a prayer walk at home. Whether you’re dedicating a new home or covering a long-time abode, here are some ideas to consider. I’ve included suggested locations, Bible verses, and sample prayers.

Preparing for your prayer walk at home

Gather together your prayer walk participants and take a moment to prepare your hearts. Take several deep breaths.

• Scripture: Don’t be anxious about anything; rather, bring up all of your requests to God in your prayers and petitions, along with giving thanks. – Philippians 4:6
• Sample Prayer: Holy God, I dedicate this time to you. Prepare our hearts and minds to seek your presence in every corner of this home. May your peace and blessings fill this place. Amen.

Entryway

Make your way to your front door. Consider offering this Bible verse and a similar prayer at all of the entrances to your home.

• Scripture: You will be blessed when you are out and about and blessed when you come back. – Deuteronomy 28:6
• Sample Prayer: Lord, bless the entrances of this home. May everyone who enters feel your presence and peace. Guard our comings and goings, and use us for your purposes. Amen.

Living room

• Scripture: For where two or three are gathered in my name, I’m there with them. – Matthew 18:20
• Sample Prayer: Gracious God, let this living room be a place of fellowship and love. May our conversations be filled with grace and our gatherings be blessed with your presence. Amen.

Kitchen

• Scripture: So, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, you should do it all for God’s glory.  – 1 Corinthians 10:31
• Sample Prayer: Generous God, bless this kitchen where we prepare our meals. May the food we cook nourish our bodies and may we always have hearts grateful for your provision. Amen.

Dining room

• Scripture: Every day, they met together in the temple and ate in their homes. They shared food with gladness and simplicity. – Acts 2:46
• Sample Prayer: Awesome God, may this dining room be a place of joy and gratitude. Guide us in offering hospitality. Amen.

Bedrooms

• Scripture: Oh, I must find rest in God only, because my hope comes from God! – Psalm 62:5
• Sample Prayer: God of peace, bless these bedrooms with your peace. Grant restorative sleep to all who rest here. Amen.

Bathrooms

• Scripture: Create a clean heart for me, God; put a new, faithful spirit deep inside me! – Psalm 51:10
• Sample Prayer: Forgiving God, as we clean ourselves in this space, remind us of the cleansing power of your grace. Purify our hearts and renew our spirits each day. Amen.

Office

• Scripture: Whatever you do, do it from the heart for the Lord and not for people. – Colossians 3:23
• Sample Prayer: Wise God, bless this workspace. May our work be fruitful and glorifying to you. Grant us wisdom, creativity, and focus in our endeavors. Amen.

Children’s rooms or playroom

My children are grown and no longer live with us, but perhaps you have a space in your home dedicated to children.

• Scripture: Jesus matured in wisdom and years, and in favor with God and with people. – Luke 2:52
• Sample Prayer: Loving God, bless this room where children play and learn. Surround them with your love. May they grow in wisdom and grace, finding favor with their teachers and peers. Amen.

Garage, basement, or storage areas

• Scripture: And serve each other according to the gift each person has received, as good managers of God’s diverse gifts. – 1 Peter 4:10
• Sample Prayer: Amazing God, bless these areas of our home where we store our possessions. May we always be good stewards of what you have provided and use both our spiritual gifts and our belongings in a way that helps others and honors you. Amen.

Yard

Walk around your home in an attitude of prayer.

• Scripture: Heaven is declaring God’s glory; the sky is proclaiming God’s handiwork. – Psalm 19:1
• Sample Prayer: Creative God, bless our yard and garden. Let it be a place of beauty and peace. May we find rest and inspiration here. Amen.

Closing your prayer walk at home

• Scripture: The Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord’s face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord’s face be lifted up to you and grant you peace. – Numbers 6:24-26
• Sample Prayer: Lord, we thank you for your presence in our home. May your blessings and peace remain with us always. Help us to live in harmony and love, glorifying you in all that we do. Amen.

After completing your prayer walk at home, consider walking around your neighborhood and praying for the people who live near you.

To download a free printable pdf of the prayer walk guide, click here.

Let me know if you have other ideas!

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Fondly,

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