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.....The following
is a prayer model to assist you as you prayerwalk. Each point
in this prayer model begins with a "W". It has been
developed this way to make it easy to memorize and remember
so that you can put it into practice as you prayerwalk. As
you pray through this prayer model, be sensitive to the Holy
Spirit. He may give you particular insights as you pray through
each point. Be careful to plead those insights that He gives
you.
Worship (Psalm 22:3, 147:1)
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As you prayerwalk, worship God for the
following:
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Worship Him for creating the people of
that area;
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Adore Him for His goodness and blessings
on the area;
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Praise Him for the believers and churches
in the area;
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Glorify Him for what He can and will do
in the area;
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Honor Him as the Sovereign Lord over that
area;
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Exalt Him for the compassion and mercy
He has for the people in the area.
(Plead with Him to give you other insights on how to worship
Him as you prayerwalk.)
Warfare (Ephesians 6:10-20; 1 Peter 5:8-9; 2 Corinthians
10:3-5)
Before you prayerwalk, make sure that you pray the armor
of God on. As you prayerwalk, pray in the power and authority
of Jesus. Ask God to:
- Bind and remove the evil spirits that work in the lives
of the people;
- Destroy the strongholds that Satan has built and hinders
people from hearing and receiving the Word of God;
- Protect the believers who are ministering to the people
and striving to spread the gospel there.
Waiting (Psalm 46:10)
As you prayerwalk, take time to listen to God. Walk for
a period of time asking Him to give you specific insight
on how to pray for the area. Plead with Him to speak to
you and guide you as you pray for the area. You might consider
asking Him the following questions:
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Father, what is on Your heart concerning
this area?
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Father, what needs do You want me to pray
about for this area?
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Father, what is Your desire for this community?
Witness (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8)
As you prayerwalk, pray for the spread of the gospel in
the community. Plead that this area will receive a powerful
witness to the gospel. You might consider praying the following:
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That God would open the hearts of the
people to receive the gospel.
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That any obstacles to the gospel might
be removed.
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That God would empower the believers in
the area to share the gospel with the community.
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That God would give the churches in the
area the wisdom and insight to reach the area with the
gospel.
Walk (Matthew 5:13-16; Colossians 4:5-6)
By the term "walk", I am referring to the lifestyle
of the Christians in the area. Plead that:
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The believers will be salt and light truly
making a difference in the area.
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That unbelievers will notice their godly
lifestyles and want to know why they are different.
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That the believers will live wisely among
the lost, making the most of every opportunity to share
the gospel with them.
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That the lifestyle of believers would
be gracious and effective in pointing others to Jesus
Christ.
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