PrayerWalk: Becoming a Woman of Prayer, Strength, and Discipline

By: Janet Holm McHenry

Narrated by: Janet Holm McHenry

Challenge your body.

Feed your spirit.

Change the world.

Ask any Christian woman about her most recent New Year’s resolutions, and you’ll likely find that “exercise regularly” and “pray more” were at the top of her list. We all long to look and feel our best, to live actively, and healthfully. More than that, we desire to connect intimately with our God. Yet physical health, and spiritual growth often take a backseat to the urgent demands of grocery shopping and bill paying, time with family and friends, and long hours at the office. It’s time to exercise your prayer life.

Three years ago, author Janet Holm McHenry suffered from depression, weight gain, and exhaustion. Then she began a prayerwalk routine that not only transformed her life but also profoundly impacted the lives of those around her. Learn how you, too, can set out on a journey to increased energy, better health, and greater joy - and experience a rich, full prayer ministry that will have a lasting impact on your loved ones and community - in PrayerWalk.

©2009 Janet Holm McHenry (P)2021 Janet Holm McHenry

Looking Up

As an avid daily walker I was drawn in by the title. Sometimes I pray when I walk. This book has given me a new outlook on the term PrayerWalk.

I often use my walk time to take in the next good read by listening for personal development. Hearing to Janet read the book was like having a friend along on my walk.

This book has given me fresh eyes to add prayer for my community as I walk each day. When praise to God collides with a walk, it will keep you looking up!

You Have Time to Pray

Let's face it, we know that we should pray. That we OUGHT to pray. My friend and fellow author, Janet McHenry, put aside the excuse that she didn’t have time to pray by lacing up her shoes and taking her prayer time to the streets. Yes, Janet prays while she walks, finding the time and the words as she racks up the miles.

Nobody was more surprised than Janet when this discipline not only connected her with God, but helped with her physical fitness, her depression, and her overwhelming fear. The story of the mountain lion and the swinging umbrella is just one reason you want to buy this book in audio form (narrated by Janet’s easy-listening voice), so you can listen to it while YOU hit the streets.

You will be glad you did.

Prayer Made Practical!

I’ve been spending morning walks “with” author Janet McHenry lately, listening to her audiobook PrayerWalk. Here’s what I’m finding: A broadened view of the needs of the world around me and a renewed focus on praying for those needs in a practical way through prayer walking.

Janet’s lyrical voice and practical tips for prayer demystify the process. I was particularly moved by the story in chapter 9 when Janet became convinced she had to begin putting her whole self into prayer on behalf of her family. Crying into her pillow every night wasn’t cutting it. Any mom will relate to her story.

Now she spends rich time with God carrying others’ loads, and invites us to do the same as we intercede for the areas of our broken world that God has placed right here within our reach—within our walking distance.

Highly recommend!

Food for the Soul

Honest. Inspiring. Practical. Janet Mc Henry is one of us. I loved spending time with Janet as she narrated this amazing audio book. I've learned from Janet, prayer tips through the years, yet wondered how she would go about sharing what she has learned about prayer walking. Think of a friend sitting (or walking) next to you, you are sharing your hurts and hearts, she offers wisdom that worked for her. That's exactly what Janet does as she teaches how to assimilate and orchestrate healthy habits for the soul, mind and body. Janet shares timely suggestions on how to increase physical activity, best practices to implement and intentionally pray for family members, and by praying scriptural prayers, ways to turn our worries and anxieties about our communities into an active prayer plan. If you have Audible credits, this is a must-have download. I plan to listen to PrayerWalk at least once a year. I've grown to value Janet's heart for prayer and for us all the more during the time I've spent with her as I've listened to PrayerWalk. You will love this book!

PrayerWalk packs a punch

Janet McHenry in a low-key way packs a powerful punch in her practical account of setting up a prayer-walking ministry.

Initially, I had wondered how a whole audio book could be created from this seemingly simple concept. But then, as I listened to the book, I realized Janet provides the roadmap for navigating relationships in a purposeful way.
And reminds us of relavent scriptures along the way.

Typically I sort out the details as I go along, and get frustrated at the effort of synching with others’ schedules, but Janet reminds us that God calls us to partner with others, and it is worth the effort and patience to find the right match. I had long thought of how to combine faith and fitness- even obtaining a personal trainer certification. Janet compares Jesus to our personal trainer who builds us up and she models for us the way - whether praying alone or with others. Janet takes us stride by stride on how to adjust our step to others. And shows what a prayer walk looks like, modeling what to say and what to do, and how to include others. So often we can slip into our own agenda, motivated by random goals like maxing our step count or speed on our activity tracker, and forget the perspective of being a light to others. Janet reminds us of the power of praying for strangers and family alike: from lifting up our schools, our government, and all the hurting people around the world. Imagine the changes if we all walk like Janet!

Inspirational

This book has been inspirational and life changing for me. The added bonus is the author narrating her work. I would highly recommend this audiobook

Just what I needed!

This is just what I needed! Isn't that just like God? This is perfect to listen to as I walk and pray - my Summer commitment this year. It has been a tough year for all of us...this is just what is needed! Prayer, encouragement, and time with the Lord...walking it out.

Start on a life-changing walk!

Recently, I finished listening to Prayerwalk on Audible & loved it. So, I listened again! I may need to listen once more or once a year to keep on top of the subject. But that will be easy because Janet McHenry has a wonderful voice for narration. Her personality is friendly & humorous & entertaining with just enough gravitas earned from really walking the talk. Or praying the walk? Well, you understand.

She explains the idea completely: how it came to her, how to prepare, walking alone or with a friend, and so much more. “Just one Grand Canyon leap to Him.” To knowing Him better, to trusting Him more. Janet revealed that prayerwalking had changed her life. Talking to God each day was better than extra sleep. Who knew?

Besides helping one prepare, Janet also tackles questions one might ask like - since Jesus said (in the Sermon on the Mount) to pray in your room or closet, privately, can we PRAYerwalk in front of others and not be calling attention to ourselves so as to receive our reward up front and in front of others? Her answer was thoughtful, researched, and satisfied me.

Prayerwalk has been available in print & eBook for some years. Now…in audio format. Grab one!