What if; instead of praying for an effective strategy to reach the lost; we realize prayer is the strategy? In most industrialized nations; the spread of the gospel is painfully slow. “The workers are few” (Luke 10:2; NIV) due in large part to the prevailing culture of protecting privacy and personal space. Though some are willing to knock on doors or to preach in public; most would never consider participating in such assertive outreach. Yet introverted and privacy-conscious Christians need not be left out of evangelism! We usually think of prayer in a supporting role to ministry; but when it comes to large cities or other challenging fields; small or large; a prayer plan that works is the first and most important step. If you know how to walk and talk to God at the same time; you can have an effective soul-winning ministry. Prayer walking is something everyone can do: youth with their friends after school; young mothers with their children in strollers; retired people who walk for their health; or those who walk during work breaks. In Dr. Ron Clouzet’s In the Name of Jesus; you will read inspiring stories about successful prayer walkers and learn the historical precedent for prayer walking; Bible promises related to answered prayer; legal issues God faces related to answering prayers on behalf of others; and strategies for developing your own prayer-walking program. There’s no better time than today to make a real; positive difference in your community through prayer walking. It’s great exercise too! Those who can’t walk can roll (in a car; bike; or wheelchair) or do a virtual prayer walk with a map or an app like Google Earth.
