What’s a prayer room & How mine inspired my family
I want to share with you one of my most favorite spaces in my home. My Prayer Room! My Prayer room is a place I go when I’m in need of quiet rest.
It’s part of my bedroom, but oh, it’s so much more! It’s a small closet that’s been designated for just me. And when I enter my prayer room, it becomes it’s own little space apart from everything and everyone else.
What’s a prayer room:
My prayer room (or prayer closet) has become a little sanctuary for me. Have you ever slipped into church in the wee hours before everyone has a chance to congregate? Or perhaps found yourself a quiet room calling out to God, and letting all your praise or worries come flowing out? THAT’S what this room is to me. It’s where I’m alone with God, where I can speak without fear of anyone listening to what I have to say or how I say it. A place where I can allow the Holy Spirit to hear my groans and bring my uttering before the Lord.
Often when I become caught up in praise my kids are around and they don’t like it when I cry (and boy do I cry-I mean really Boo-hoo!). But sometimes that’s just what my praise looks like. Anyway, I tend to stifle my praise around them for fear of their staring eyes and constant questions. Also, group prayer is not always my thang! But in that room, all of that falls away and the only thing that matters is me and God. No longer am I mom, wife, sister or friend but only His daughter.
When my kids seen the finished room, they were stoked! They loved the idea of a special place for Bible study and intimate time with the Lord. They immediately went into their rooms to make a version of their own prayer closet. Then I was stoked! I was so blessed by the fact that seeing me devote time and attention to my relationship with God, inspired them to do the same. It reminded me that they’re watching, waiting for cues on what’s important in life, and what’s worthy of devoting our time to.
Although they each have an entire room to themselves and now their own prayer room, they still want to go in mine-Pfft! Go figure! Even in this, I realize that because of how often I go in and hopefully how I’m changed when I come out, they see something special in my space. I pray this encourages them to keep going into their rooms and seeking a personal relationship with the Lord.
What’s in my prayer room:
My closet is small! It was only meant to for hanging clothes. In my room I have enough space for an ottoman (which was part of my nursing chair) a small blanket & some pillows. I’ve hung some of the kids drawings and a frame on the wall. Other items essential to my prayer room is my book of prayers (printables from Pinterest) and my filled out prayer cards (see below). I was also able to get a small lamp (low light) and a few automatic timer candles in there. The candles are my most favorite part. Why? I’ve timed them perfectly so they turn on once the sun goes down, and stay on until after I’ve fallen asleep. The prayer room beckons me when I lay my head down on the pillow, or if wake during the night with a worry or concern. Even when the doors are shut, I can see the light from the cracks below. The room is always welcoming me to come in and sit with Jesus. It’s simply my favorite space.
So tell me, do you have a space of your own? What does it look like? How has it improved your relationship with the Lord. Please share.
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That is so awesome that you have inspired your kids to have their own prayer spaces. For the longest, I felt that I could just pray anywhere and it was all the same. Yet, although we can pray anywhere and at any time, having a special place to be free from distraction and to be completely open to God it so important. I have a prayer corner in our basement playroom that I go to early in the morning while everyone is still sleeping and I love it!
Ayanna, that’s so true. Anytime, anywhere! But having a special place where you can say “God, I’m here” and really be able to focus is vital. Oh, and I was so moved when I seen them making their own spaces! I love that you have one for yourself too.
Awe this is really neat. I never really thought about dedicating a room or space for this purpose.. Love it
Thanks Lisa, I got the idea from the movie War Room, then seen what some other women were doing on Pinterest (of course).
How neat that your kids wanted their own prayer room too! I haven’t done anything special to my closet, but when I just need to cry out to God, I bring a pillow and some kleenex into my closet and just pray!
I love your description of your prayer room. I feel that my room in my sanctuary. It is my place to feel peace and be uplifted by the spirit. I think any place where we are striving to commune with God becomes a special sanctuary. Thanks for the post.
Lori, you’re right! Any place where we go to get away, be alone and meet with God is a very special place. Glad to hear you have a place…I think we all need one, life gets so busy!
I love these ideas! So much!
Thanks Bailey, I’ve been loving it too!
I love this! I want to create a prayer area but I haven’t been able to find an area with enough space to designate as my prayer area
I believe having a special and unique place where you can say ¨Hi, God…it´s me again¨ is amazing. Group prayer isn´t really my thing either, so I really cherish those one-on-one moments with my heavenly Father. I don´t have space for a prayer room right now so instead, I go out for a long walk in the woods where I live (don´t worry, it´s completely safe) and since I´m alone there, I kinda feel like the whole area is just for me and God. I really loved reading this post, thanks for sharing it!
Andrea, the first thing I thought was “ooh, I love to be in nature with God” an the second thing was “Crazy people hang in the woods too” HAHA! That’s too funny we both thought that.But I get it, it’s like stepping into Gods territory, kinda like Eden. Anyplace we meet with Him is a good place.
I love this, Jen!! It’s funny that you mention the crying during worship. That happens to me in the car when I’m worshipping and my kids used to look at me like “What is wrong with you???” I finally had to explain to them that different emotions rise up when I’m worshipping God and that sometimes those are happy tears. Even with the explanation, I can still tend to want to hold back. I love your idea of a prayer closet. I’ve been needing to do this for awhile. Your post has inspired me! Thanks for sharing at Salt & Light today!
HA! That “what’s wrong with you” look is familiar to me! I tried explaining too, but I still catch them looking out the sides of their eyes when certain song come on. I’m so humbled that this post could inspire you. I truly hope you find a space for just you and the Lord. Mine has been such a blessing to me.
After I watched the movie “The War Room,” I really wanted to make a prayer room too. The problem is, we have no walk-in closets and the thought of cramming myself into one of our closets isn’t exactly appealing. However, I have different prayer rooms. I like to prayer in my bedroom, when I’m going for a walk, or when I’m driving alone. Hopefully, I too, am being changed when I pray.
Rosanna, I’ve used empty offices, running trails, pretty much anyplace where I can find a quiet moment. Our conversation with God is what makes the place special. I nice quiet room works perfectly.
I love this! You’ve done such a good job explaining it here!
I don’t have an actual prayer closet, but I have a prayer corner with the most comfortable chair in the house. I have my Bible and all my prayer and study helps there. The only problem is that I have to get up before everybody else, which can sometimes be a problem. I also grab my stuff and head for a chair in the basement in times where the light would bother someone or their noise would bother me. It’s still a place that seems like God is waiting there for me to commune with Him.
Ruth I love that, “a place where God is waiting for me”. Any space you can put aside for a relationship like that is special, no matter the size. I fell ya on the getting up before everyone else, it’s difficult especially when the kids hear the slightest noise and wake up too! But once you do, it really starts your day off better. Thank for for sharing your thoughts here!