TWI Prayer Model

Leading a prayer gathering using the T.W.I. (Thanksgiving, Worship, Intercession) model involves creating space for the Holy Spirit to guide the session. Here’s a concise guide to help you facilitate a TWI prayer meeting.

Preparation:

• Co-Leadership: Partner with someone to share leadership responsibilities, dividing roles such as worship and intercession.
• Seek Guidance: Spend time in prayer to discern God’s focus for the session, whether it’s a specific community need, nation, or group.
• Heart Readiness: Arrive early to pray and center yourself, ensuring you’re spiritually prepared to lead.

Session Structure:

1. Introduction (~3 minutes):

• Set the Vision: Clearly state the purpose of the gathering.
• Encourage Participation: Emphasize the interactive nature of prayer, inviting everyone to participate.
• Invite the Holy Spirit: Begin with a prayer, welcoming the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

2.  Thanksgiving (~10 minutes):

• Scripture Reading: Start with a verse like Psalm 100:4 to inspire gratitude.
• Express Gratitude: Encourage participants to offer short prayers of thanks for various blessings.
• Focus on God’s Attributes: Highlight specific characteristics of God, possibly leading into the worship segment.

3.  Worship (~20 minutes):

• Highlight God’s Character: Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal an aspect of God’s nature to focus on.
• Engage in Worship: Spend time declaring God’s greatness through prayers, songs, and scripture readings centered on the revealed attribute.

4. Intercession (~30 minutes):

• Connect Revelation to Prayer: Use insights from the worship time to inform intercessory prayers.
• Specific Prayer Points: Guide the group to pray for particular areas or needs related to the session’s focus.
• Closing: Conclude with a prayer of thanks and inform participants about future gatherings.

Additional Tips:

• Maintain Engagement: Vary prayer formats, such as individual reflection, small group discussions, and collective prayer.
• Optimize the Environment: Arrange the space to foster intimacy and participation, considering factors like seating and room size.
• Adapt for Group Size: For larger groups, consider breaking into smaller units to ensure everyone can participate.
• Smile and have fun!

By following this structure, you can create a dynamic and Spirit-led prayer gathering that encourages active participation and inspires people to grow in prayer.