Pop-up ads are the scourge of the internet.  I have finally eliminated most pup-up ads, but now find myself a victim of pop-up autoplay videos.  Some of the videos are ads; some are news stories.  All of them startle me and distract me from the work I am trying to do when online.

Recently, however, I have been trying to cultivate the proactive of pop-up praying in my daily routine.  Pop-up prayers are spontaneous, short prayers triggered by something that I experience during the course of the day.  I often utter pop-up prayers when driving, talking on the phone, or working at my desk.   I find the more I have intentionally looked for pop-up possibilities, the more involuntarily they have occurred.

Potential Pop-Up Prayer Possibilities

Here are a few places you might discover some pop-up prayer possibilities hidden in your daily routine.

1.  Facebook

I try to pray a short prayer each day for Facebook friends celebrating birthdays.  I pray their special day will include a touch from the Lord and a reminder of His goodness to them. 

Sometimes, I also stop and pray a short prayer for request that my friends publish on Facebook.  If I try to save it for my next “prayer time,” I may forget.  If I pray right then, however, I have honored my friend’s request.  Sometimes I see things on Facebook that are not prayer requests, and sense the need to pray right then.

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2.  Emergency Vehicles

Whenever I hear a siren or see an emergency vehicle, I say a short prayer.  I pray for the person in need as well as the responder. These men and women daily risk their lives to serve us.  

I pray for Law Enforcement Officers every time I see a police vehicle. Few occupations need prayers for protection like Law Enforcement.  Pray that each man and woman will make the right decisions in the heat of the moment.  Also, pray that they will go home to their families at the end of each shift.

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3.  Schools

Whenever I pass a school, I pray either for one of my daughter’s teachers, or for other teachers I know.  If I am familiar with the school that I passed, I pray for needs in that school. 

I have several friends who are educators and several who are in school to become educators.  I can remember to lift them in prayer every time I pass through a school zone.

4.  Churches

I try to never pass a church without praying for the leaders and attenders in that church – even if I don’t know them.  EVERY pastor and EVERY church can use the prayer. 

I sometimes pray for my own congregation when I pass by other churches as well.  You could use such a visual cue to remind you to pray for your pastor, small group leader, or others in your church.

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5.  Natural Wonders

An inspiring sunrise, a stunning sunset, or a particularly spectacular sky view provide perfect visual cues for pop-up prayers. 

They remind me of God’s His attention to intricate detail in all of His creation, including me.

The sound of rain and the clap of thunder remind me of God’s faithfulness in all of my “life storms.”

I love to go outside on a clear night and look at God’s starry display.  There are more stars than I can count.  We will never know all that is there, because God’s creation is beyond our comprehension. Consequently, scientists are still making new discoveries in God’s creation.

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These are but a few potential stimuli that may lead you to pop-up prayers.  The possibilities are endless if you will intentionally look for them throughout your day.

Fell free to hit the comment button above and share some places you find reminders to offer quick prayers throughout your day.  I can’t wait to hear from you.

You may also like to read 4 Habits to Help You Pray Without Ceasing