A number of us from the congregation where I worship live in the same general neighborhood in which my family lives. That represents 15 households. One of the members in that neighborhood invited all those families to open the New Year with a prayer walk. On the evening of the 1st of January, those who were in town met at our home at 6:30. WE read some Scriptures that had been selected and then a prayer was offered for that home and for an element of the ministers at our congregation.
From there we walked to the nearest home of the 15 we would visit for prayer. Again we read from the Bible and prayed for that home and for another element of our congregation. We continued the pattern, walking, reading, praying for the home and an segment of the congregation or community till the circuit was completed. Some very sweet thoughts were offered up by those that led the prayers.
It always amazes me how special times of prayer bring blessing and a peace of mind. It was a good way for fellow Christians and neighbors to start a New Year.
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