Praying Together in Groups
Prayer needs to be the bedrock underpinning all the group does. When praying in the group, it is especially important that the different Christian traditions represented by group members are respected and reflected in how you pray. Some may be prefer silent prayer, others praying out loud either one at a time, or praying out loud together. Vary the type of prayer used, and ensure through discussion and feedback, that all are comfortable. Larger groups can be split into smaller ones to pray.
Topics for prayer might include: the leadership of the workplace/organisation, the staff of the workplace/organisation, the success and growth of the workplace/organisation, any issues that face the organisation at the time, needs of colleagues – both Christians and non-Christians, growth in the group, needs of members of the group, asking God to reveal what He is calling the group to do.
| You can find below a range of prayer resources created by Transform Work to help you engage with Thy Kingdom Come in your workplace. |
| Join those in the workplace to pray specifically for the different sectors. Just have a look at the timetable to find your relevant sector. Check our the dates and times with Zoom registration links |
| If you are in the workplace, why not join with other Christians in person or online to pray for your colleagues, organisations and sectors using this diary as a guide. |
| Thy Kingdom Come is a great way to engage with all your work colleagues to come and pray if they choose to do so. We would encourage you to see this as an opportunity to start an ongoing prayer group that will last far beyond these 11 days of prayer. |
| Below are 28 prayer points that you might like to use. Feel free to pick the ones relevant to your organisation... |
| It is important to positively engage with your employer when organising these prayer sessions. This short guide explains why and how we should explain to the management at our workplaces what we are doing and alternatives if this is not approved. |
| Workplace leaders have pre-recorded prayers for their specific sectors. Why not watch and pray along with them? Please do share these with your church and prayer networks. |
| Listen to these workplace testimonies and be encouraged. If you have a testimony please email us your video or story so we can share with others. |
| When praying in the group, it is especially important that the different Christian traditions represented by group members are respected and reflected in how you pray. |
| Generally prayer walks can be used when you are praying for the organisation, for the work that goes on there, and for its employees. I |
| Set up a facility for anyone within the organisation/workplace to request prayer for any issues they would like. |
| Frequently an organisation has Christian groups that meet in buildings in different locations, often some distance from one another. Conference calls are a great way to keep connected across the organisation. |
| In the next of his series on building a successful Christian Workplace Group, Adrian Miles looks at prayer, which should be at the heart of all the group does |
| The amazing story of how an office prayer network grew rapidly and saw astounding answers to prayer |
| A simple and attractive way of offering to pray for staff, used within Network Rail - a bright red postbox. Prayer requests are prayed over at the CWG's weekly meeting |
| As a Christian Workplace Group, God might be leading you into a greater emphasis on prayer for each other, your colleagues and your place of work. |
| In the last 31 years as a paramedic I've never seen colleagues scared before... |
| President Richard Waller of Christians in Library and Information Services, shares his resolute thoughts on Easter and the Coronavirus |
| Why not use these points when you next meet together as a Christian Workplace Group. Lee also suggests to read and meditate on the following Psalm |
| Our brother Raffaele from Transform Work Italy shares about life with the Coronavirus. Lets keep praying. |
| A week of prayer is a specific week set aside for prayer where a range of different prayer activities are held. Although this probably works best among the larger groups, the idea can be applied within a group whatever the size. |
| Remember that it is important to keep your managers and HR involved in what you are doing. In most cases your prayer activities and the means by which you advertise them will require permission from senior managers and HR. |
| Let's follow Haringey Council Christian Workplace Groups example in heading to the 'Prayer Gym' to tone up our spiritual muscles regularly! |
| The CWG in Chelmsford City Council work with Prayer 24/7 in holding a day of prayer for the town of Chelmsford |