Living in a prayer ...

That was the first challenge at daybreak ...

The "13 August" prayerwalk through Brixton, Auckland Park, Melville started with challenge of opening in a prayer and not saying the usual "amen" at the end ... but keeping it for later; while then being aware that we were all "living and walking" in that prayer. (That was quite a challenge)

As many people took part, so many testimonies there could be written here ... but here is mine:

I up-front asked the leader of the first church what would be the thing they want prayer for, the most.
Wisdom to know how to be effective in that changing society.

Then the sun rose ... and off we went.
As we gathered at the second church - the question was asked ... Did anyone feel to pray for something in particular. And that would be the pattern throughout the walk. AND that would be part of what we learned today - to walk and let the Lord guide us into specific areas of intercession.

The second church was where we prayed for the church to be visible as living stones, and not just bricks on a building.

By the time we got to the third and forth churches, we prayed for the diversity of people who needs to reached in this area. We prayed against the spiritual death in the area. That the Lord would breath HIS life into the area.

Here the Lord spoke of a new season of His grace to church number 4. And what a holy moment did I observe. It was a moment that made me thank God for something that was so beautiful and ... holy ... At this church, one denomination, was a pastor of another church, another denomination; praying fervently for his brother in the Lord's church. It was a moment that I wanted to capture and show the whole world the holiness I felt.

The next church was where I sang that all men (business and those residing in the area) shall know that we are HIS disciples - FOR the love we have for one another.

The next church had a rough ( r o u g h ) wooden cross in the garden. Just symbolising "that old rugged cross ..."; and we prayed that God will show the people in the area to open their beautiful but empty houses to invite Him in. And He will use His children to make it happen. One body of believers in this area ... (WOW)

Halfway is where a church felt to serve refreshments - (yummm)
Next a blessing - where the Lord said he will clothe the humble approach with HIS glory. So they do it humbly - and people see it reflecting His glory - incredible how the Lord works.

The next section had a change in the air ... we could feel the brokenness and worldly pleasures take first place. And after praying for the area, we arrived it this little church which may fit 80 people i think. There was an unannounced movement among the prayer walkers to go inside.
As I stepped in, it was S I L E N T . . .
Everyone just came in and sat down. There was such a feeling as if the Lord was just in that building with us. It was awesome. And it was silent ... And then people began to pray gently - while maintaining the respectful attitude to the Lord. And a worship song broke loose - in the same respectful attitude.

People were touched. Some cried ...
I just wanted to stay there.

"In Your presence ... there is peace"

On we went feeling the differences in the spirit realm as we walked, and praying as we went.

The Lord led to pray for reconciliation and unity as we visited a next church. He prompted us to pray over His rebuilding things in this area, and for welcoming the Holy Spirit to be used as cement to bond relationships among different churches.

This was not only a walk where people prayed and interceded ... I have seen many (like myself) being touched by the Lord on this walk. And for that I just thank You Lord Jesus. Amen

13 Churches ... 13 August ... 13 Prayerwalks ... ONE PRAYER

Do you see the constant golden thread through this all ...
ONE PRAYER

"Did you feel the earth tremble
when the saints together sang one song
when they prayed one same prayer ..."

Starting at sunrise, August 13, we will walk from church to church through Brixton, Auckland Park and Melville. There are 13 churches on the route and each section of the walk connects 2 churches. You can join in at any section walking and praying as the Lord leads you.

Scroll down for the map as well as the 13 sections and time-slots. You are welcome to join in at any time-slot ...

Here is space for encouraging comments. Please share with us if the Lord lays anything on your heart; by clicking on the "Comments" link below.

13 Churches ... 13 August ... ONE Prayer

I am organising a prayerwalk through a local community. I have counted and included 13 churches on the route and we will pray for each church as we pass them by.

The invitation I make to members of those churches is that if they feel the area needs prayer, they can join in at any of the sections on the route. There are various distances - ranging from 100 meters onwards. A real exciting thing in this is that they may meet someone from a different church who prays the same as they do. But the most exciting will be that we will go out onto the streets, walking and talking to the Lord. Some prayers are prayed just under our breath like a whisper, some just in our thoughts and some out loud and some even in song and some even just as the Holy Spirit leads us ... I encourage them just to come and pray as they feel comfortable.

I tell you this because you can be part of this ... even though many of the names on this mailing list are in countries all over the world - we know the Lord is not bothered about the distance and you can join in the spirit and pray with us.

I asked the Lord which route I should take, how far and when ... I believe He led me in planning the walk NOT as an event, but as a opportunity for prayer.
The date is 13 August at sunrise. We start from a church high on a hill from where the whole route is visible. It will be awesome to start on that high place with the rising sun and the view over the route down below ...

When I worked out the timing, I had to go for a prayerwalk on a measured kilometre to see how long it would take ... mmm ... It took me 13 minutes for the kilometre.

I felt prompted to count the churches that are included on the route ... 13 !!

I started to wonder why; and asked the Lord about the "13". He led me to the main focus of the prayerwalk:
Unity in the Lord: this prayerwalk is about praying for the community to come to a place of being in submission to Christ. Also a place where superstitions and ungodly beliefs in this area will be replaced with a total trust in God.

Here is a list of the churches we will pass.
Will you please join in as this is being prepared and pray for the different churches and the ministries in them ... and send me any encouragement the Lord lays on your heart for them. The Lord gave me specific words that I will share with each of them later ... for now I would love if I can add some encouragement to that.

Start time: 0638 (At sunrise)
FROM: NG Gemeente Vergesig, Putney Road, Brixton
TO: Reformed Church Brixton, Mission to Africa, Putney Road, Brixton
(Expected walk time = 2 minutes; Distance = 100m)

Start time: 07:00
FROM: Reformed Church Brixton, Mission to Africa, Putney Road, Brixton
TO: Melville Union Church, 45 Ditton Ave, Auckland Park
(Expected walk time = 15 minutes; Distance = 1,2km)

Start time: 07:30
FROM: Melville Union Church, 45 Ditton Ave, Auckland Park
TO: Campus Christian Centre, Greenlands Ave, Auckland Park
(Expected walk time = 8 minutes; Distance = 600m)

Start time: 08:00
FROM: Campus Christian Centre, Greenlands Ave, Auckland Park
TO: AGS/AFM, 55 Richmond Ave, Auckland Park
(Expected walk time = 3 minutes; Distance = 200m)

Start time: 08:20
FROM: AGS/AFM, 55 Richmond Ave, Auckland Park
TO: St Peter’s Anglican Church, Walton Ave, Auckland Park
(Expected walk time = 10 minutes; Distance = 800m)

Start time: 08:45
FROM: St Peter’s Anglican Church, Walton Ave, Auckland Park
TO: Auckland Park Baptist Church, Sunbury Ave, Auckland Park
(Expected walk time = 3 minutes; Distance = 200m)

Start time: 09:00
FROM: Auckland Park Baptist Church, Sunbury Ave, Auckland Park
TO: Melville Methodist Church, 4th Ave, Melville
(Expected walk time = 13 minutes; Distance = 1km)

Start time: 09:30
FROM: Melville Methodist Church, 4th Ave, Melville
TO: Melville Junction, 1st Ave, Melville
(Expected walk time = 5 minutes; Distance = 400m)

Start time: 09:50
FROM: Melville Junction, 1st Ave, Melville
TO: Corner Main/4th Ave, Melville (Potters House, Gospel Church)
(Expected walk time = 7 minutes; Distance = 500m)

Start time: 10:15
FROM: Corner Main/4th Ave, Melville (Potters House, Gospel Church)
TO: NG Kerk, 4th Ave, Melville
(Expected walk time = 4 minutes; Distance = 300m)

Start time: 10:40
FROM: NG Kerk, 4th Ave, Melville
TO: AGS/AFM, Cnr 6th St & 5th Ave, Melville
(Expected walk time = 5 minutes; Distance = 400m)

Start time: 11:00
FROM: AGS/AFM, Cnr 6th St & 5th Ave, Melville
TO: NH Kerk, 7th Ave, Melville
(Expected walk time = 4 minutes; Distance = 300m)


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