A
Test in Obedience – 31 Days
Head
Covering / Prayer Room / Facing Giants
Day
27: ASSESS THE DAMAGE
Nehemiah 2:
13 – 15 ” So I went out at night by the Valley Gate toward
the Dragon’s Well and to the Refuse Gate and inspected the walls of Jerusalem
which were broken down and its gates which were consumed by fire. 14 Then
I passed over to the Fountain Gate and to the King’s Pool, but there was no
place for the animal that I was riding to pass.15 So I went up at night by the ravine [of Kidron] and
inspected the wall; then I turned back and entered [the city] by the Valley
Gate, and returned.” (AMP)
Another
lesson learned from the strategy recorded in Nehemiah was that Nehemiah walked
around the city walls prior to beginning and assessed the actual physical damages
incurred over time.
Incorporating this method into my prayer challenge required
me to consider each loved one individually that I had committed to pray for and
think about the areas in their lives (that I am aware of) where I could
focus and direct my prayers into. (Areas of vulnerability, illness, anything
the enemy had stolen from them or areas of general struggle – warfare
and also areas where I could pray positively into their lives - blessings).
I didn’t know every single need or area of vulnerability, but I know I can rely
on Holy Spirit to direct my prayers more specifically once I’m more trained by
Him.
However,
once, I knew the Who (I wanted to pray for) and the What (I wanted to pray
about) it was easier to note the specifics under each person’s name. Therefore,
I made name cards with each person’s needs. My bible and note book would
obviously no longer be sufficient storage places, so I moved to the wall in my
room and placed everyone’s name card under my mind maps…
Spiritual
Lesson:
Now that
I have more structure and direction in which to pray, my prayers have taken a
new course. I am no longer at a loss for words. I find that as I consider the next person or
place I am praying for and follow my notes, there is momentum. I can avoid
unnecessary repetition and when I am finished, I truly feel that my prayer time
has had real meaning.
Physical
Lesson:
I have to admit I didn’t see this coming
when I started this prayer challenge. All I wanted to know was whether or not I
should be wearing a head covering when I pray. Instead of answering that one
question (which I now believe is a definite yes). I find myself organised,
focused and my prayers have moved from being on my knees to a combination of
kneeling and pacing, depending on what or who I am praying for. Occasionally, I
even add a note or two to my name cards, as I think and pray about something
that isn’t already written down.
Prayer:
Father
God, thank you for this wonderful privilege to approach You with our prayers
and petitions and thank you Holy Spirit for Your guidance and direction. It’s
exciting to learn and grow deeper in understanding. Thank you that we have the
ability to learn.
In Jesus Name we pray…Amen!!!
*Hugs* till next time.
Ariéte
