Short Prayer Activities

Prayer Introductory Discussion
Hear why prayer is one of the PULSE habits, see it in Scripture, and discuss this habit with your group.
Activity
10–20 min
Praying for the Journey
Pray for the journey to faith, from the Common Prayers for Students resource.
Activity
5-15 min
Praying through the Lord’s Prayer
Use the Lord’s Prayer as a basis to pray together.
Activity
5-10 min
Mission, Witness & Evangelism Examen
Spend time in reflective prayer focused on God’s mission.
Activity
10-15 min
Common Prayers for Students
Choose a prayer from the Common Prayers for Students resource and pray through it together.
Activity
5-10 min
"A People for Others" Examen
Spend time in reflective prayer focused on how knowing God can change your view of the people around you.
Activity
10-15 min
Ignatian Examen
Spend time in reflective prayer together.
Activity
10-15 min
A Picture of Renewal
Spend a moment imagining God’s renewing work and your part in it as a reminder of the hope found in working in union with God.
Activity
5-10 min
Breath Prayer: Scripture
A simple, ancient method of prayer to be present with God.
Activity
5 min
Breath Prayer: Yahweh
A simple, ancient method of prayer to be present with God.
Activity
10-15 min

Medium-Length Prayer Activities

Prayer Introductory Discussion
Hear why prayer is one of the PULSE habits, see it in Scripture, and discuss this habit with your group.
Activity
10–20 min
Campus Prayer Walk
Pray for the people and places on your campus.
Activity
15-45 min
Image Bearer Prayer Walk
Through prayer, learn to see the image of God in each person on your campus.
Activity
15-45 min

Longer Prayer Activities

Scripture Study: The Habit of Prayer
Explore some of the Biblical basis for the missional habit of prayer and discuss it with your group.
Activity
30-40 min
Image Bearer Prayer Walk
Through prayer, learn to see the image of God in each person on your campus.
Activity
15-45 min
Campus Prayer Walk
Pray for the people and places on your campus.
Activity
15-45 min

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