Fires illuminate. Sparks start fires. Our hope is that what you find here will be like sparks to your faith, illuminating God for you and causing you to shine.
YouVersion Daily Refresh
The YouVersion Bible app is not just about reading God's word, it can also help you spend time with God in prayer.
You can create lists to keep track of who and what you're praying for, share prayers with friends and update them when they're answered. Why not create a prayer group with a couple of others from Illuminate.
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24/7 Prayer
24/7 Prayer have some brilliant resources and articles to help you pray.
WebsitePrayer Mate
Prayer Mate is a simple app for creating and keeping track of prayer lists. Like YouVersion, you're able to create groups and share prayer lists and requests with friends.
AppLectio 365
LECTIO 365 is a daily devotional resource that helps you pray the Bible every day.
Written by leaders from the 24-7 Prayer movement, and produced in partnership with CWR, this resource helps you engage with Scripture to inspire prayer and shape your life.
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Signal Fire
"Signal Fire explores the myriad of different ways in which we can connect with God, both together and alone. This handy guide provides opportunities to try out different aspects of prayer, equipping young people with a prayer life of their own."
BookOpen Doors Youth Prayer Generator
Open Doors serve Christians around the world whose brave faith in Jesus means they are, beaten, threatened, imprisoned, tortured, falsely accused, disowned and hated. Here's what they say about prayer...
"Prayer is right at the heart of Open Doors. We support people who live through impossible situations – situations that money or government action, will never fully repair, heal or restore. So, we pray and ask for God to do the impossible, because we know he can."
Their website has a great tool called 'Prayer Generator' which will help you pray for persecuted Christians around the world.
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Youthscape Prayer Band
The Youthscape Prayer Band is a fantastic new way to help young people develop the practice of daily prayer. It's a physical and practical reminder of six types of prayer with the simple challenge to complete the circle - and all six prayers - through each day.
The Prayer Band has five different coloured beads, and a small silver cross. Each marks an approach to prayer drawn from Christian tradition and Scripture.
Alternatively, if you're creative, you could have a go at making your own.
WearableThe Way UK
Here's an encouragement from The Way UK to pray more. Their YouTube channel has plenty more helpful videos about prayer.
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Youthscape Examug
Enjoy a cuppa with this mug inspired by the Ignatian Examen prayer, designed to help you reflect on the day and connect with God.