BUILDING A PRAYER WALL

BUILDING A PRAYER WALL

"I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence," Is. 62:6

   I was recently chatting with a strong woman of God, who I know has a powerful prayer life. She shared with me how she has a prayer wall (in her case it's on her door). Like me, she is a visual learner, I do better when I see something. Personally, I have a little prayer wall in my bedroom. As my husband and I pray, we glance on this wall and pray over those needs. There is something impactful though; when you see the face, map, picture and scripture that represents a prayer need. There is a focal point where we as intercessors can fully concert our prayers on. 
I asked Sheila Campbell to share her story and heart about prayer as well as her prayer wall. 
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I started writing a lot of "spiritual" and "awesome" words about intercession and prayer and such, but decided I would just make it simple for now.

I have the prayer door/wall because I forget. 

This area is a very small passage way between the kitchen and dining room. We have to pass through this area to get around the house and out the back door. It is the door to the basement so when I go down to do laundry I have to use that door. So, therefore, I cannot forget unless I go through it with my eyes closed. 

This area keeps me thinking about God and about souls. I see maps of areas God has put on my heart to pray for. I see pictures and words that remind me of why I placed these on this door. I would rather not know what is going on in the world, but since I do... I have an obligation to pray for His kingdom to come and will to be done. I feel like a receiver, that if I don't pray then something that God wants to do will not happen according to His will and in His timing. I believe that God puts it on peoples hearts to pray so that He can do something. 

I have had God speak to me about how, why and what fors and have read later that He has spoken it to others as well. God wants to "Totally Transform America" with Revival in the churches and place an Awakening in hearts far from Him. I have to believe that my prayers "accomplish much" for the kingdom. Plus, it makes me bolder when I talk with people about God. I also know that God has moved over this land and has found many faithful and has called many to intercede for this nation and for His people around the world.

Also a few years ago I woke up with the words "There is power in fear."  I decided then, I would not allow fear to have any power over me or my country. I decided that if I get fear in me I would pray until it was gone. God is love and that perfect love gets rid of fear. Fear is a spirit of the devil and he uses it to freeze people up from accomplishing anything for the Kingdom. I have to believe because the Word says that; "fervent prayer accomplishes much."
 I could go on and on and say more.
God answer the prayers of His people. Amen!
Sheila 

Left: Sheila Campbell with sister Kathy Burton

IDEAS FOR PRAYER WALLS

From the The Philanthropy Family 

At Solid Grounds Coffee Shop- Newton, IL Wendy Helm (owner) said; "Had a customer come in and ask why I didn't have a prayer board.. I said "I don't know, but I will have!" So I went to the back and got this out and put the Bling, Prayer Board on it.. was up that same day! now it's by the door.. every time I see it, I pray for all the needs.. it's been a big conversation piece and comfort for many.."

From David Trotter Creating a Prayer Wall

From Jon Yoder

Joshua Harris & wife at his church's prayer wall. LINK

Pastor's Don & Angela Jefferies of Shelbyville, IL Assembly of God

Their person prayer wall at home.

Our prayer wall in our foyer at New Life Christian Center. 

WHAT'S ON THE WALL?

*Salvation Requests        *Physical Healing Requests     *Emotional Healing Requests 

*Families                        *Children                                *Marriages

*Financial Needs            *Deliverance's from bondage's  *Material Needs / Desires (as God Wills)

*Revival in the Body of Christ   *Persecuted Church       * Missions & Missionaries (in Home Country & Foreign)                          *Peace of Israel/Salvation       *Vision from God /Wisdom /Direction 

-PLACE:  MAPS / PICTURES / DIAGRAMS /SCRIPTURES on your walls. 

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From Sarah Hanks Teaching Your Kids How To Pray

INCLUDE ALSO  :  
*Praise/Answered Prayers 

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Voice of the Martyrs On-Line Prayer Wall - Click

Praying For the Nations Scriptures Link  - Click

12 Bible Verses to Show How Jesus Prayed - Click

Banner drawn by Rev. Paul Frank Gray
Luke 21:36 " Keep awake then and watch at all times [be discreet, attentive, and ready], praying that you may have the full strength and ability and be accounted worthy to escape all these things [taken together] that will take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man."

PRAYER FOR THE LESS FORTUNATE & THE LONELY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASONS

 PRAYER FOR THE LESS FORTUNATE & THE LONELY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASONS

Thank God for the Gift of Prayer in that our loving Saviour made a way for us by His Blood Atoning sacrifice on the cross! It is a privileged to have the inherited authority as a daughter of our Heavenly Father to stand before Him and beckon on the behalf of ourselves and others.

  My heart is burdened for the lonely and hurting. As pastor's we are made aware of intimate details of individuals lives. During this past Thanksgiving, I was moved with the fact that several people I personally knew was to spend this holiday alone. Family may live nearby yet they were alone. Holidays in this still great country usually represent a time of cheer, friendships and of course family. Yet, in the past 24 years of ministry; as my husband and I have counseled the hearts of men and woman, we have seen this loneliness only increase.


                                               PRAYER LIST

1.) For all the elderly that are widowed. 

2.) For the elderly in nursing homes.     

3.) Elderly couples that either never had

children or children/gr. children do not visit.

4.) Sick & Disabled                                

5.) Parents who have lost a child.           

        6.) For orphans.                                               

7.) Pastor's and Ministry leaders (yes,     

they do get lonely & hurt).

 

 

  As well, we cannot forget what we call politically correct the 'less fortunate'. Every situation that has led to financially misfortune is quite different. Irregardless, we should lift up those that are desperate in 'need'. Sin AT TIMES, can lead to great deprivation. We must pray for all to be fed, clothed and sheltered. In addition; spiritually healing and salvation.

  Personally, we know that sickness can lead to a great basin of needs and desires. Faith does increase as we who know this place quite well as we see God bring the manna daily. Yet, many are going hungry, have a gallon of gas left in their tanks-have children who they need to care for and are yet, staring at an empty wallet. Instead of condemnation from the Children of God-we need to pray and be willing to be led to help as well.

 

PRAYER LIST



              1.) Pray for income/jobs to open for those who have none.

2.) For those who are unable to work, yet have great need.

  3.) For young adults who are stepping out brand new in the

work force and need an income.

                                          4.) For families who are trying hard, yet are not even          

 scraping by.

                                        5.) For families, couples & individuals who stepped out of

                                           the norm (of financial security) to walk by faith

                                              as they answered a particularcall into the ministry.

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Ps. 10:17, 18  "O Lord, You have heard the desire and the longing of the humble and oppressed; You will prepare and strengthen and direct their hearts, You will cause Your ear to hear,

¹⁸ To do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, so that man, who is of the earth, may not terrify them any more."