Prayer Walk - Šiauliai
“I will give you every place where you set your foot…” Joshua 1:3 Join the Prayer WalkDownload E-bookBefore You Go
- Pray first: Ask God to prepare your heart and guide your steps.
- Go with others: Walk in pairs or small groups.
- Be respectful: Blend in, don’t draw unnecessary attention.
- Expect God to lead: Be ready for the Spirit’s promptings.
While You Walk
- Look and Listen
- Notice the people, places, and atmosphere.
- Ask God: “What do You see here? How do You want me to pray?”
- Bless the City.
- Speak blessing over homes, schools, businesses, leaders, churches.
- Pray for families, children, and workplaces.
- Pray Scripture
- Declare God’s Word over the city.
- Ex.: “Lord, let Your kingdom come here as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10).
- Intercede for the Lost
- Pray that hearts would be opened to Jesus.
- Ask for workers to be raised up for the harvest.
- Listen for God’s Direction
- Take note of what stands out — a street, a building, a group of people.
- God may highlight areas for future ministry or church planting.
After You Walk
- Gather briefly: Share what you sensed God saying.
- Record insights: Keep notes of locations, prayers, and impressions.
- Pray again: Thank God for what He is doing, even if unseen.
Sample Short Prayers
- “Lord, bless this street with peace.”
- “Father, protect families here and draw them to You.”
- “Jesus, open doors for the gospel in this city.”
- “Holy Spirit, guide us to people of peace.”
Šiauliai City
Founded
1236
Population
119,000 (4th largest in Lithuania; 93% are Lithuanians)
First church
1445
History and Present
Almost entirely destroyed in WWI and WWII. Large Jewish population murdered in WWII.
Merchant routes since Middle Ages, even now – highways, railways
Industrial (leather, chocolate, electronics, footwear)
Largest aircraft maintenance center in Europe
NATO military airbase
Over 20,000 students enrolled in schools and universities
Churches
Catholic, Word of Truth, Prabudimas, Free Christian, Evangelical Christian, Lutheran, Adventists
Prayer Walk in Šiauliai
Starting and Ending Point:
Chaim Frenkel villa, Vilniaus g. 74, Šiauliai
Approximate Time:
45 min – 1 hr
Prayer Points
Chaim Frenkel Villa-Museum (heritage, memory, culture)
Pray for healing and reconciliation over the city’s past, especially wounds from the Holocaust and war.
Ask God to bless Šiauliai with a spirit of peace and cultural renewal.
“Lord, heal old wounds and let this city be known as a place of peace and creativity.”
Iron Fox (strength, resilience, identity)
Pray for resilience in the people of Šiauliai — not just economic strength but moral and spiritual strength.
Ask God to shape the city’s identity around hope, compassion, and faith.
“Father, let the true strength of this city be found in You.”
Sundial Square (city center, symbol of time)
Pray that this would be a kairos time — a God-given moment — for renewal in Šiauliai.
Bless daily rhythms of life, families, and public gatherings in the heart of the city
“Lord, let this be the time for Your kingdom to advance in Šiauliai.”
Cathedral of Peter and Paul (faith, history, church)
Pray for renewal in existing churches and for spiritual leaders to be refreshed.
Bless unity among believers across denominations.
“Jesus, strengthen Your church here and let it shine with Your love.”
The College across from Cathedral (education, next generation)
Pray for students, teachers, and administrators — that education would shape not only minds but also hearts.
Ask God to raise up a new generation of leaders marked by wisdom, compassion, and integrity.
Pray for Christian students to be bold witnesses among their peers.
“Lord, let this campus be a place where truth and wisdom grow, and where young people encounter Your love.”
Boulevard (commerce, daily life, community hub)
Pray for business owners, workers, and families who fill this street every day.
Ask for opportunities for gospel conversations in shops, cafés, and public spaces.
Bless the economic and social life of the city.
“Holy Spirit, walk these streets with us and touch every person with Your presence.”
Note: If time permits, we will also visit the Hill of Crosses.
Every step is a prayer. Every prayer is a seed. Together, we believe God will bring a harvest in Lithuania.
