This morning I participated in Journey's Prayer Walk of Hempsteade. It was a great 1.2 mile experience for me.
In beginning, I had to walk from my parking spot to my assigned streets. On the way I was able to praise God for the beauty of His creation - the redbuds, the pear tree blossoms, the brilliant yellow bushes (don't know what they are).
As I began praying for the residents of each house, I prayed generally for God to meet their needs, for them to experience His peace and for Him to meet their needs. More specifically, as I encountered children's toys and play sets I prayed for the spiritual well-being of those children and in some cases child-like simplicity and faith for those parents.
When I saw repairs and renovations taking place, I prayed for any needed repairs and renovations in their lives. When I saw stacks of mulch bags, I knew they were preparing for spring and new life; then I prayed for God's new life to be evident in their home. When I saw open windows I prayed for openness to all that God wants to do in that home.
At one home I saw what looks like a new monument stone placed by a tree that was planted in memory of someone. I asked God to comfort them and fill their void with his love.
At many of the homes I prayed for openness and receptivity to the "Together" initiative and more so to the hope of Easter as represented by Journey's Easter mailer that will be in Florence and Union homes on April 6th.
Please feel free to share your experiences of prayer-walking or your experience of being prayed for.
Mike O.
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