It's tough seeing Mayor Kilpatrick's mug shot every time I pick up a paper or turn on the news. Detroit already suffers from a rough reputation across the country. It's time for our city to begin making positive news. For this to happen, it's imperative that all followers of Jesus spend more time praying for our city then whining, speculating, complaining, or gawking.
This week at Church of the King is Week of War. Tonight at our midweek prayer service we'll be praying over Metro Detroit. We'll be specifically praying for the urban blueprint in Isaiah 65.18-25 to become reality in our city. It's an awesome collection of characteristics that will define the New Jerusalem.
- Public Celebrations and Happiness (v 17)
- Public Health for Children and the Elderly (v 20)
- Housing for Everyone (v 21)
- Food for Everyone (v 22)
- Enjoyable Employment (v 22)
- Prosperous Economy (v 22-23)
- Blessed Pregnancies without Abortion (v 23)
- Strong Family Units and Legacy (v 23)
- Total Absence of Violence (v 25)
- Unusual and Diverse Relationships (v 25)
Since Jesus told us to pray for heaven to come to earth, we'll be asking Him to make the New Detroit look like the New Jerusalem. This vision is a blue-print for change.
Our mission is simple: Connecting our City to Christ. And if that happens there just isn't any aspect of culture that shouldn't change.
Click here if you'd like to access the prayer guide including notes and prayer points.
Brad - I love your passion for prayer...keep fighting
I was reading in Joshua chapter 10 today...getting ready for the Signs + Wonders Festival in Nicaragua...thought you might like these
v7-8 So Joshua set out from Gilgal, his whole army with him—all those tough soldiers! God told him, "Don't give them a second thought. I've put them under your thumb—not one of them will stand up to you."
25 Joshua told them, "Don't hold back. Don't be timid. Be strong! Be confident! This is what God will do to all your enemies when you fight them."
Posted by: Chris Griffin | March 27, 2008 at 09:24 AM