A valuable insight into the purpose
of prayer-walking was offered by a missionary couple serving among an
unreached people group in east Asia. They said, “We would like to see a
spiritual harvest, but we are seeing none. We would like to say that we
are busy watering seed that has been planted, but neither are we doing
that. We’d like to tell you that we are faithfully planting seed for a
future harvest, but this has not yet been our ministry. We wish we could
share with you that we spend our time breaking up the soil for the
planting of seeds. Not so. Quite honestly, ours is a ministry of rock
moving.
“Rock moving” is the job of
intercessors. A Prayer Journey allows you the privilege of walking and
praying among the rocks.
So, a definition is in order.
Prayer-walking is intercession on location, with information, in
cooperation, against opposition, for glorification. This definition will
also serve as the orientation outline.
It is strongly encouraged that the
prayer-walker be in right relationship with God before beginning such a
strategic assignment. Walking with the Lord should always be a
prerequisite to walking and talking with the Lord.
MY CITY
We must realize that as the need for
a Savior comes into people’s lives, the responsibility on each one of us
is to reach these people. Our prayer should be baptize us with passion and
compassion for our city!
Pray . .
.
1. for God to remove
spiritual powers of darkness
2. for God’s light to
bring many abundant life
3. for relationships
to be restored throughout our cities
4. for the Word of
God to be understood
5. believer’s eyes to
be opened to what God sees for their city and county
6. the Glory of God
to be made known in your city
7. for the
transformation of your city
You may need to pause right now and
update your relationship with God. Then ask God to give you an open mind
and a receptive spirit so that you might be a more effective prayer-walker
during your prayer journey.