Three Days of Walking and we're still kicking!

DAY ONE-Monday Oct. 6th

Our prayer walk began Monday morning at Rotary Park in Algonac, Michigan. It was a little chilly with the wind coming off the lake, but invigorating. The sun broke through in late morning and it warmed up so that we were able to walk in shirtsleeves. We began with praise using three hundred and sixty-five names of God from Prayer Portions by Sylvia Gunter. As we moved through the repentance miles, our hearts were stirred and sorrowful for all the children who have been aborted. We asked God to comfort their parents. Again, when we prayed for broken homes we asked God to restore them and bring peace. Our walk lasted about five hours. There is a lot of construction on twenty-three mile road. BUT, since we had driven the route to map it out, many new sidewalks have been constructed. Yea God!! At the end of day one, Wally’s right knee was beginning to tighten. After icing the knee and rubbing it with Mineral Ice, he was ready for day two.

DAY TWO-Tuesday Oct. 7th

God blessed us with Sandi Wallace who joined us for the entire day. Our spirits were high as we prayed for seven hours. Everything went very smoothly. We praise God for the weather and the sidewalks. Thank you Lord for the privilege of lifting Michigan to you. By the way, we’re also including the United States in our prayers. Thanks also for watching over us in those areas that had no sidewalks.
Wally was praying the section on integrity as he passed a mom and pop vegetable stand on 23 mile rd. He noticed a sign that said, “Take what ever you need and just leave the money in the box.” He wrote them a note explaining the prayer walk and asked God to bless them He also bought a small bag of tomatoes and one small watermelon. Thank God we have people who still trust others to be honest! We left the beautiful fields and farms late in the day crossing over M-53 and a multitude of sidewalks! What a joy it is to pray.

DAY THREE-October 8th

Sandi and Linda began the third day of prayer walking without Wally. He awoke during the night with a fever and cough. It was agreed that he would remain home and pray while recovering. The rains came in torrents as we walked from Yate’s Cider Mill in Rochester through Pontiac praying for the churches of Michigan. They were soaked through when they arrived home. But the washing they received from the rain did not erase the smiles on their faces. Linda’s life verse has taught her that she can do all things through Christ who strengthens her. Churches in Michigan should be expecting God to do some exciting work for His bride.