The Jesus March returned to the streets of London, marking a historic and joyful revival of a movement that first began in the city in 1987. Over 7,000 believers gathered on Saturday 23 May to fill the heart of the capital with public praise, worship, and unity. Organized under the banner of “Hope in our hearts; joy on the streets,” the event intentionally coincided with the Pentecost weekend. This provided a vivid, public demonstration of the Church’s cross-denominational unity.
Participants met near Marble Arch, proceeding down Piccadilly and Haymarket before concluding with an extended time of worship and collective prayer at Trafalgar Square. Organizers emphasized that the march was entirely non-political. National flags and political placards were completely restricted to ensure the focus remained solely on the name of Jesus. For those looking to carry this momentum into their personal and corporate devotion, these strategic prayer points are designed to anchor the spiritual fruit of the march.
1. Spiritual Awakening and Revival
- Pray for a widespread hunger for God across London and the wider UK.
- Intercede for a deep outpouring of the Holy Spirit, matching the significance of Pentecost.
- Ask for the spiritual atmosphere over major cities to be shifted toward hope and peace.
- Declare that the seeds sown during public worship will trigger sudden spiritual awakenings.
2. Unity Across the Church
- Pray that barriers of denomination, race, and generation continue to dissolve.
- Ask for a sustained spirit of love that reflects Jesus’ prayer in John 17.
- Intercede for local church leaders to build strong, collaborative relationships across London.
- Reprove any spirit of division or political nationalism within the body of Christ.
3. Boldness in Evangelism
- Pray for a fresh surge of confidence among believers sharing the Gospel.
- Ask for supernatural favor for initiatives like the Word on the Street Bible giveaways.
- Intercede for seekers who observed the march to experience authentic encounters with Christ.
- Declare that doors remain open for continuous, creative evangelism in public squares.
4. Blessing Over the Nation’s Governance
- Pray for all individuals who carry civic and governmental authority in the UK.
- Ask that leaders rule with genuine justice, truth, and moral goodness.
- Intercede specifically for the welfare and protection of the weak and powerless.
- Release a blessing of peace over every citizen and community across the country.
Find out more or any future events on Jesus March Website.
