"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints" (Ephesians 6:18).This week, my home Bible study group went on a prayer walk around the neighborhood in which we meet. The weather is beautiful in Louisville this spring, so we were blessed to have such a pretty night talk to God outside near dusk. We separated into threes and talked to God out loud as we walked.
With me was the couple that hosts our group meetings. They prayed for opportunities to be able to build relationships with the neighbors surrounding them that they already met. We prayed for community among the people and for people to see Christ and to follow Him.
When we saw an Easter flag, we prayed for Christians in the neighborhood. We asked God to give courage to them to share their faith and to give us opportunities to meet these fellow believers. As we rounded the corner to go back to the house, we met another believer! We found encouragement in talking with her about her heart for Christ and the neighborhood.
In Ephesians 6, Paul describes ways to put on the armor of God to fight spiritual warfare, including prayer. Through this prayer walk, I see the depth of importance in praying to our Lord for unbelievers as well as fellow believers. So, I pray that we continue to support each other in the faith, help each other grow, and help each other tell others of the hope that God brings to us through His Son.
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