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In recent years God has been calling out people of prayer to walk through neighborhoods of towns and cities all over the world. This activity is called Prayer Walking. It enables us to see, hear and touch the objects of our intercession. Prayer walking arose spontaneously in the mid 1970s and has steadily expanded in its use in missions. It is commonly described as “praying on-site with insight.”

Preparing to walk

Recognize that God is calling you to join Him in prayer in the world. Say yes!
Stay prepared to walk with Him by confessing any hidden sin and then by His keeping your life pure.
Read and meditate on the Word of God daily. His Word will increasingly frame your prayers in perfect accordance with His will.
Invite the Holy Spirit to fill you and guide you daily.
Be ready to obey Him whether He leads you to another neighborhood or another country.

Stepping out

Keep your eyes and ears Open. Be alert and respond in prayer.
Listen, then speak. Feel free to pray silently and aloud. Praise Him and worship as you walk.
Go with a partner or two.
Move slowly so that God may move fully in and through you.
Claim God's promises. Bless the people around you. Ask of God His greatest desires for them.
Anticipate the devil's interference and even harassment. Resist him, firm in your faith, and continue moving forward under the protection of God.
Expect God to answer your prayers. Be ready to share a word of greeting and encouragement to those you meet as well as a witness to the hope that is within you.
Tell people that you are praying for them and their neighborhood and ask them if there is any need that you could bring to God for them. Pray right then with them.

Final thought

Remember: Never do we accomplish more, quicker, than when we're praying.

* Taken from: “Follow Me: Lessons for becoming a Prayerwalker” by Randy Sprinkle

Please understand that another important goal of your coming is to encourage and uplift your fellow believers with whom you will work. You will form friendships that may last for many years. You will see missions needs that will touch your heart and cause you to pray for our people here in ways you could have never done so previously.

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