The Low-down on Slow-down (Walk-back prayer-walk - Day 4)

I felt a bit rushed this morning.

I even wondered if I could do a ride-and-pray on today's dusty pot-holed road. And when God is so gentle as He is - and gives you the option to do it your way - BUT you know it would be better His way, I suggest you always always do it His way.

As I parked and started walking towards the turnoff where the dirt road starts, I knew it was the right thing to do. If we are in a hurry, we won't see what He wants to show us. If we rush we will also not hear HIM. So I walked. And prayed. And it was a beautiful morning. And I walked. And I prayed ... You know the feeling - just doing something - and there is no spark or flame. And you stir the gift and you go through the motions ... That is how it felt. I asked the Lord what should I pray and how.

The Lord lead me to the outskirts north of the city for today's dirt-road prayer-walk. As expected, this road was also full of pot-holes. And then, as I walked, expecting something but still feeling rushed, I suddenly ... surprisingly ... under the shadows of a line of trees I feel HIS peace around me. That changes you!

That changes your prayer. That changes your desires in this world. His presence changes lives.

As I walked on He showed me something exquisite on that well used pot-holed dirt-road. I felt HIM nudge me to stop and look into a water-filled pot-hole. And sure ... that was a surprise ... That pot-hole was overflowing.

That pot-hole was the source for the water-filled pot-holes around it.

Inside that pot-hole was a fountain, almost the size of the mouse next to your computer.

From it came a constant stream of clear clear water. As the pot-hole overflowed, it filled the surrounding potholes with clear water.

I just sat there in awe and prayed with new enthusiasm

Lord God
How precious are your wonders,
"How precious is your steadfast love, O God!
The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
They feast on the abundance of your house,
and you give them drink from the river of your delights.
For with you is the fountain of life;
in your light do we see light.
Oh, continue your steadfast love to those who know you,
and your righteousness to the upright of heart! (Ps 39:7-9)

Lord God, we pray for your overflowing to fill this nation now.
Lord, fill us with your awesome presence.
Help this nation to see you and experience your love.
And let us be so overflowed in YOU that we will cause those alongside us to also overflow.

Amen