The following list of suggestions is offered for anyone who would like to use them in praying the prayer vigil.  Please pass them on to others who might use them. 

Begin by asking God to clear your mind from all outside distractions.  Place your thoughts and your spirit with the people and the Walk that you have come to ask God to bless.  Be silent for a few minutes and begin to sense His presence with you.  Ask God to bless with His Spirit the buildings, the grounds and all things used during the Walk. 

PRAY for the lay director, if not by name, by duty.  The lay director must walk in god’s spirit for anything he or she may be called upon to solve.

PRAY for the assistant lay directors in much the same way.

PRAY for the spiritual directors, that they may be true instruments of God’s spirit.

PRAY for the Board representative, that she/he may have the courage to keep the purity of the Walk and not let personalities keep them from doing what she/he promised God she/he would do.

PRAY for the table leaders as they interact with the pilgrims. . .that they will be instruments in building community among the pilgrims at their table.

PRAY for the speakers.  Pray that they remember the One whom they represent, that they lay down self, and glorify God.

PRAY for the talks, for the message they give, for the speakers, and for those who hear. . .that they hear according to their need.

PRAY for: Priority, Prevenient Grace, Priesthood of All Believers, Justifying Grace, Life in Piety, Growth through Study, Means of Grace, Christian Action, Obstacles to Grace, Discipleship, Changing Our World, Sanctifying Grace, Body of Christ, Perseverance, and Fourth Day.

PRAY for the musicians, that their music may bring God’s message and soothe troubled souls.

PRAY for the pilgrims. . .the ones who can’t leave their thoughts behind, the ones uneasy in the setting, the ones who can’t sleep, the ones forced to come, the ones looking for magic not miracles, the ones who are open and receiving, and for all conditions known only to God.

PRAY for the fun and fellowship, that it may warm hearts and stay focused on God.

PRAY for all prayer warriors, the support team, the community, the cooks, and all who minister in unrecognized ways.

PRAY for all the agape gifts, for the hands that made them and for the blessings they bring.

PRAY for the sponsors.

PRAY for the special times. . .Time of Silence, Dying Moments, Candlelight, Letter Time, Closing.  Lastly, give it all to God, asking for His blessing and presence with everyone connected. . .not only with those mentioned, but also with families and friends at home.

PRAY by praising and thanking God for the opportunity He has given you to talk to Him on behalf of His children.

De Colores!
and don’t forget to PRAY!