- Prayer is a common denominator among most denominations/faith traditions; this room will serve as a unifying force during the conference.
- "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” – Jesus (Matt.7:7-8)
- "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." – Jesus (Matt.18:19-20)
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him. – John (1 John 5:14-15)
Objectives:
- Create a place for conference attendees to connect with God in a personal, more intimate way than during the corporate Worship/Preaching/Track time
- Offer a space for attendees to consider and respond to what they feel God is putting on their hearts in light of the information they will be exposed to during the course of the conference
- Foster a sense of unity and purpose among attendees from various denominations/faith backgrounds
Needed:
- A room
- Anyone who is interested in helping develop this idea
Logistics:
- The prayer room will be open 24-7 for anyone to use
- The prayer room will be divided into sections/stations, providing opportunities for people of all Christian backgrounds to engage with God and, to some extent, with one another. Stations may include (but are not limited to):
1) Prayer Station
Posted Instructions: Take a moment to pray here. You can use one of the prayers we have provided [selected excerpts from the Book of Common Prayer and other similar historical/biblical resources such as A Prayer of St Francis, A Prayer for Refugees (From: http://invitationtoprayer.org/), The Lord’s Prayer etc.] or your own words. Pour out your heart to God. Respond to what you have been exposed to this weekend.
Romans 8:26-27 (NIV) In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. [27] And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.
2. Prayer Candles
Posted Instructions: Light a candle to represent your prayer to God
3. Praying with Images
- Creatively display a myriad of images from various cultures (children, living conditions, scenes etc.)
Posted instructions: Find an image you are drawn to and pray for whatever it brings to mind.
- Post images combined with quotes (scripture, fact, quote) along a wall for people to use as a prayer guide.
4. lectio divina
Seek in READING,
and you will find in MEDITATION
Knock in PRAYER
and it will be opened to you
in CONTEMPLATION
- St. John of the Cross
Will provide a more thorough explanation of this monastic practice along with a creative display of selected scriptures to read/meditate/pray/contemplate.
5. Prayer Wall
Posted Instructions: World Vision founder, Bob Pierce, is known for this simple, yet powerful prayer: “Let my heart be broken by the things that break the heart of God!” Take a moment to write out your prayer and/or a prayer request for children around the world and post it here.
http://www.eastern.edu/academic/campolo/inst/ccda/images/PrayerPhotos/PrayerWall.jpg
6. Prayer Art
Provide a table with various art supplies.
Posted Instructions: Use materials provided to express your heart to God through art. Post your prayer art for others to contemplate, or feel free to take it home with you.
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