Walk with God - Day 1

This is a guided reflection that you can use for prayer at your own pace. Each slide will give you instructions on how to create your prayer walk.

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Transcript

1. Tap Here to Start
2. “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” John Muir
3. “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” John Muir Seek God For this prayer experience take a nature walk It can be around your yard through your neighborhood at a park Find a quiet place that you can be surrounded by the outdoors Once you are in your space Take a deep breath before you click to move to the introductory slide
4. Finding God “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13
5. Prayer is way to quiet your mind allowing you to open your heart to God and hear God’s whispers to you Finding God “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13
6. All you need to do is slow down relax be open to the experience And invite God to speak to you Finding God “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13
7. Take a slow deep breath in Let yourself relax Today, seek to find God in nature Let’s begin… Pray with each slide Go at your own pace Finding God “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13
8. Take a Walk As you walk notice the air around you Is there a breeze? Do you feel warm or cool? As you walk take slow deep breaths Let go of all other thoughts Keep connected to THIS moment in time Find a good place to stop Stand there for a moment then proceed to the next slide
9. Look up at the tops of the trees and the sky Are there clouds Notice shapes you see How does it make you feel?
10. Pray… “The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” Job 33:4
11. When ready Continue on
12. Walk for a minute Then, find a spot to rest and sit down Become aware of the sounds around you
13. Now close your eyes and listen Listen with the intent to hear things you did not notice before When ready open your eyes
14. What did you hear? Staying present in the moment allows us to hear elements we may not otherwise pay attention to
15. This is true of your relationship with God God is waiting for you to notice To listen
16. Hear what he is saying to you… “Call to me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and hidden things you have not known.” Jeremiah 33:3
17. Hear what he is saying to you… “Call to me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and hidden things you have not known.” Jeremiah 33:3 Call to God now Talk And listen
18. Continue Walking Take notice of Colors Plants and trees wild life All living things you can see Notice feelings you have as you walk
19. Pause Where do you see God in the nature around you?
20. Read this passage and think about what it means to you “For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and the sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities— his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.” Romans 1:20
21. Read this passage and think about what it means to you “For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and the sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities— his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.” Romans 1:20 Look Around Notice The Divine Made Visible Make a mental image of what you see
22. Finish your nature walk Feel God’s presence with you Pray in gratitude for all you noticed today
23. Take a few more deep breaths of fresh air Return to your day feeling refreshed