Georgetown Prayer Walk
I spent two hours in Georgetown today walking and praying.
I still remember doing a prayer walk all the way around Capitol Hill before NCC moved into the movie theaters @ Union Station. And we did a prayer walk from Union Station to Ballson Common Mall when we launched there. Ironically, we stopped in Georgetown at the Francis Scott Key Park right by the Key Bridge.
Part of the reason I love to do prayer walks is because of Joshua 1:3: I will give you every place where you set your foot. I know that is a promise given to Joshua related to the Promise Land, but I feel like every location we launch is promised land. And when I walk and pray I gain spiritual confidence. I feel like I'm taking spiritual ownership for an area. I also feel like walking 3 mph gives you a different perspective of a place. Part of cultural exegesis is getting the vibe of a place.
Here are some of my prayer impressions and requests:
1) I felt such a strong impression that we need to come to Georgetown with a spirit of humility. Part of that is genuinely praying for and connecting with other churches who are already established in Gtown. We aren't heroes. We're servants. The towel is our symbol.
2) I felt led to pray for favor and boldness. Georgetown is a unique deomgraphic. There are 32,000 students within a ten block radius of the theater. And you definitely have your Who's Who of Washington. But I don't think we change who we are! We need to be who we are.
3) Finally, I prayed that God would give us a piece of property to launch our second coffeehouse in Georgetown. And I'd love for it to be on Wisconsin or M Streets. To adapt a Jim Collins phrase. That's a BHAP--big, hairy, audacious prayer!
I still remember doing a prayer walk all the way around Capitol Hill before NCC moved into the movie theaters @ Union Station. And we did a prayer walk from Union Station to Ballson Common Mall when we launched there. Ironically, we stopped in Georgetown at the Francis Scott Key Park right by the Key Bridge.
Part of the reason I love to do prayer walks is because of Joshua 1:3: I will give you every place where you set your foot. I know that is a promise given to Joshua related to the Promise Land, but I feel like every location we launch is promised land. And when I walk and pray I gain spiritual confidence. I feel like I'm taking spiritual ownership for an area. I also feel like walking 3 mph gives you a different perspective of a place. Part of cultural exegesis is getting the vibe of a place.
Here are some of my prayer impressions and requests:
1) I felt such a strong impression that we need to come to Georgetown with a spirit of humility. Part of that is genuinely praying for and connecting with other churches who are already established in Gtown. We aren't heroes. We're servants. The towel is our symbol.
2) I felt led to pray for favor and boldness. Georgetown is a unique deomgraphic. There are 32,000 students within a ten block radius of the theater. And you definitely have your Who's Who of Washington. But I don't think we change who we are! We need to be who we are.
3) Finally, I prayed that God would give us a piece of property to launch our second coffeehouse in Georgetown. And I'd love for it to be on Wisconsin or M Streets. To adapt a Jim Collins phrase. That's a BHAP--big, hairy, audacious prayer!
7 Comments:
I think you're spot on; I'll be praying for you guys.
An Ebenezers coffee house in G-town would be perfect. That's just what they need over there.
I've recently come to believe the Lord. Now it is a matter of doing His Will. I'm really struggling with this. I've been praying for some time now and still can't seem to hear Him? I don't mean to dump like this on your blog....I just want to be a Lion Chaser but can't see the lion.
Rich,
Just want to encourage you!
I think tuning ourselves to His voice is a life-long process. And those of us who are a little impatient can find it frustrating at times! But if your heart is right you're not going to miss what God wants to say! He's good at revealing himself at the right time. I've also found that the longer I have to wait or the harder it is to figure out the more grounded I am once God reveals His direction for me.
You're definitely not alone my friend.
Hang in there!
Mark
Thanks Mark. I appreciate the feedback. I love what you are doing...your courage and faith is very inspiring. God Bless!
I'll be praying for GTOWN.
That was really hard to say having grown up in Syracuse ;)
Rich,
If you want to pray for everything but the basketball team that's cool :)
Mark
Have you heard this story? …A man once asked Napoleon for an incredible favor. The man knew that he deserved nothing from this great general, yet Napoleon immediately granted his request. When someone inquired as to the reason, Napoleon replied, “He honored me by the magnitude of his request.”
Author of book I read this in went on to say God is also honored with the magnitude of our requests. He is honored when we come boldly to ask for His blessing and favor, not because we are worthy, but because He is great.
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