For many, one of the best ways to connect with God in prayer is to be in nature. This week in St. Louis we have been experiencing some of the first few days of more spring-like temperatures. It seems like even the weather knows that Saturday night is the end of winter’s Standard Time. Since today’s weather is supposed to be so mild and sunny, I encourage you to consider a Prayer Walk or Walking Prayer.

You can do this anywhere. The idea is that you simply take a walk and pray as you are walking. Here are some ways you can get out, enjoy the weather, and pray:

Walk through your neighborhood and pray for each house/family as you pass them.
Walk through a park, thanking God for the beauty you see in the trees, birds, animals, plants, and people.
Take a longer hike and practice a meditation prayer by choosing a short Scripture passage to repeat in time to your walking pace. You can use things like: ‘Be still and know I am God,’ or ‘Nothing can separate me from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus.’ Literally any scripture or quote you want.

Do a mixture of any or all of these! There are also countless other Walking Prayers or Walking Meditations that you can find in a quick Google search.

The sun is shining, and your Creator God invites you out into the world and into conversation!