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Virtual Prayer Walks Using Google Earth, Maps

Posted by John Saddington on May 12, 2010

When I was doing mission work in Sarajevo, Bosnia I remember having weekly prayer walks around the city and particular areas of significance.

It was powerful and a rich experience and lesson in trusting God for His provision, favor and Will for the city and for our work there.

But I haven’t been in Bosnia in years… but with technology I could potentially take “virtual” prayer walks via Google Maps and Google Earth!

The North American Mission Board has specifically created virtual prayer walks for Haiti.

You can use Google Maps and/or Earth to follow the path and pray through them with even suggested thoughts for prayer:

I think this is a really neat way to do it, especially if you have a heart for a particular group or region or city but are unable to be there physically.

[HT: Phil and Adam]

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John Saddington

John is the Chief Editor @ The 8BIT Network and Senior Blog Junkie here at ChurchCrunch. He enjoys Triple-Tall Americanos, developing Wordpress Themes, and a few other Random Things.

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10 Responses to “Virtual Prayer Walks Using Google Earth, Maps”

  1. Brian Alexander
    Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 8:59 pm

    Old school religious activity meets new school technology. I’m a fan!

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  2. Yohan Perera
    Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 11:00 pm

    Sarajevo? Bosnia? Looks like you have been in to lot of adventure…

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    • John Saddington
      Friday, May 14, 2010 at 10:04 am

      loved it… permanently scarred from it though (literally)…

      Reply
  3. Stephen Bateman
    Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 11:06 pm

    That’s really cool, and I would love to use that in places like Guatemala/Mexico. Especially as Street View becomes ubiquitous (eventually, of course).

    Only thing is, I feel like there is a value to actually being there. I don’t know, maybe I’m crazy, but it *seems* like presence matters, on a physical level. I’m not sure I have any scripture on that one though.

    P.S. I think part of that is: when I’m there, I’m praying more specifically, earnestly, consistently. When I’m gone it’s easy to pray: “Lord, be with them” or some other lame prayer.

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    • John Saddington
      Friday, May 14, 2010 at 10:05 am

      lame prayers are loved by jesus…!

      just kidding.

      Reply
  4. joanna
    Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 4:15 am

    I’ve used street view to take virtual walks through cities i used to live in and was feeling homesick for but I’d never thought of using it for prayer walks. Cool idea!

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  5. Adam Shields
    Friday, May 14, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    Here are directions for creating your own virtual prayer walk.

    http://philsblog.net/2010/05/how-to-create-your-own-virtual-prayerwalk

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