Does the Lord ever wake you up at night? The next time He has you up, spend a bit of time making an assessment of the damage done by the enemy.  Just as in Nehemiah’s day, the damage is extensive. You won’t want to carry the assessment as a burden, but rather, take time to talk privately with the Lord about it.

“I (Nehemiah) went to Jerusalem, and after staying there three days I set out during the night with a few others. I had not told anyone what my God had put in my heart to do for Jerusalem. There were no mounts with me except the one I was riding on. By night I went out through the Valley Gate toward the Jackal Well and the Dung Gate, examining the walls of Jerusalem, which had been broken down, and its gates, which had been destroyed by fire. Then I moved on toward the Fountain Gate and the King’s Pool, but there was not enough room for my mount to get through; so I went up the valley by night, examining the wall. Finally, I turned back and reentered through the Valley Gate. The officials did not know where I had gone or what I was doing, because as yet I had said nothing to the Jews or the priests or nobles or officials or any others who would be doing the work.”   (Nehemiah 2:11-16 NIV)

Why did Nehemiah go at night to assess the wall’s damage?  He wanted to see first hand the condition of the wall and make his own assessment without influence. Right now in America, there are a lot of voices making their case for what America needs.  We can take what we hear and come freely and privately to the Father.  After asking for His heavenly wisdom and discernment, we can take what He gives us, and turn it into a prayer back to Him.

From your private prayer place, in the quiet of the night, when it’s just you and God…. it’s a great opportunity for assessing, seeking discernment and praying.  “But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.”   (Matthew 6:6)

Today is day 5 of answering your questions about joining us in building a prayer wall for America.

5. HOW CAN I BE PART OF BUILDING A PRAYER WALL FOR AMERICA?

A remnant of Jesus-believers from each city and each state can have a significant impact!  The wall around Jerusalem had points of entry all around. Each of these entry points or gates had a specific purpose and under Nehemiah they were rebuilt. No enemy could penetrate the wall, nor was any enemy allowed through the gates. Every state in America is an entry point/gate that needs to be rebuilt by prayer, guarded through prayer, and used for accomplishing godly purposes. In Nehemiah we see how the prayers of God’s people were heard. God still hears today!

We’d like to invite you to join us in praying for America.  What could the future of America look like if God’s people came together like God’s people did under Nehemiah? What could God accomplish in America?

A couple of suggestions.

• What if you gathered with a friend or a small group of friends to passionately pray in agreement together, building that Prayer Wall?
• Consider (re)reading the book of Nehemiah, which will give a biblical context for what we are doing.
• We can start by praying Nehemiah’s prayer. “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps his covenant of unfailing love with those who love him and obey his commands, listen to my prayer! Look down and see me praying night and day for your people Israel. I confess that we have sinned against you. Yes, even my own family and I have sinned! We have sinned terribly by not obeying the commands, decrees, and regulations that you gave us through your servant Moses. O Lord, please hear my prayer! Listen to the prayers of those of us who delight in honoring you.” (Nehemiah 1:5-7, 11a NLT)

Won’t you join us in intentional prayer for America? Let’s begin by confessing our own sins. Then let’s cry out to God to bring America and her people back to Him.

Pastor Chris Dodge on #5 How can I be part of building a Prayer Wall for America?

COMING UP: Wednesday, March 22, 2017, open registration begins. Put your prayer team on the map of the United States of America. Weekly prayer prompts and devotions will be available every Tuesday beginning Tuesday, April 4, 2017 via blog, Facebook, and our website.

We extend an invitation to people all across America. Construction kicked off on March 12th with a message from Pastor Chris Dodge. It was followed by these postings: Question #1 Is it time to build a prayers wall for America? Question #2 What is a prayer wall and who builds it?  Question #3  How does construction of the prayer wall begin?   Question #4 Why build a prayer wall?  Question #5 How can I be part of building a prayer wall for America?

To become part of the team:

1. Go to our Prayer Wall webpage and review info and resources.
2. Follow our blog.
3. Follow us on Facebook for up-to-the-minute information on the Prayer Wall Construction.
4. Follow us on Twitter.
5. Stay tuned for more info!

Questions? Contact us.

Today is day 3 of 5 answering your questions about joining us in building a prayer wall for America.

Where do we start?

We can start by praying for our country, our leaders, and our citizens – Entrusting our country to the Living God, to the Lord Jesus Christ.  The first thing that Nehemiah did when he realized the devastated state of his city was he wept.  He recognized the destruction was the natural consequences of a people that had turned away from God and His ways, and instead followed their own sinful ways and the ways of the pagan world around them.  He wept and confessed before God in private for days, asking God to have mercy and to help them.  Can we start by doing the same?

The start of a Prayer Wall is humility

The foundation of a Prayer Wall is to come humbly before God on behalf of ourselves, our families, our communities, and our country.  We pray in response to God’s powerful promise to us – “if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV).  WHAT A GRACIOUS GOD WE SERVE!  Let’s press into him today, now.

How do I confess?

Let’s admit that we, God’s people, have not followed His ways but gone our own way, and that we have followed the ways of the world.  Next, let’s confess that we have done wicked things personally and as a nation. As we do, God promises to forgive our sin and heal our land!

Pastor Dodge on “How does construction of the prayer wall begin?”

Tomorrow:  WHY BUILD A PRAYER WALL?

We extend an invitation to people all across America. Construction kicked off on March 12th with a message from Pastor Chris Dodge. It was followed by these postings: Question #1 Is it time to build a prayers wall for America? Question #2 What is a prayer wall and who builds it? Upcoming: Question #4 Why build a prayer wall? Question #5 How can I be part of building  prayer wall for America?

To become part of the team:

1. Go to our Prayer Wall webpage and review info and resources. (New info will be going up regularly.)
2. Follow our blog . Each day, beginning Monday, March 13, Pastor Kevin  will be sending out more information that will answer all your questions.
3. Follow us on Facebook for up-to-the-minute information on the Prayer Wall Construction.
4. Follow us on Twitter.
5. Stay tuned for more info!

Today is day 2 of 5 answering your questions about joining us in building a prayer wall for America.

What’s a Prayer Wall?  

A prayer wall is a spiritual wall that is a barricade to evil and holds the people inside its walls together!  It is doing by prayer what Nehemiah did physically.  Nehemiah and God’s people were in a broken-down state.  The city wall around Jerusalem was in shambles, allowing Israel’s enemies the ability to keep its citizens in a defeated state.  Are we in a similar state?  Are we a broken-down country?  Prayer is a spiritual weapon that brings about physical changes, changes that we can witness!  God says, “put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil…Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.”  (Ephesians 6:11,18 NLT)

Who are the prayer wall builders?

Prayer wall builders are individuals joining together with the intent to pray for America, its leaders, and its people for healing, a return to God and unity.  Wall builders are people willing to confess their sins, the sins of their families, community and state and pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit over all people. The wall builders of Jerusalem rebuilt their city wall and brought unity among the people. Will we step up to be prayer wall builders for America?

Pastor Dodge on Question #2

Tomorrow: HOW DOES CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRAYER WALL BEGIN

The invitation to people all across America. Construction kicked off on March 12th with a message from Pastor Chris Dodge. Question #1 Is it time to build a prayer wall for America?

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Psalm 11:3, David says, “If the foundations be destroyed, what shall the righteous do?” God’s people say, “We shall rebuild it!”

Today is day 1 of 5 which will answer your questions about joining us in building a prayer wall for America. We extend an invitation to people all across America. Construction kicked off on March 12th with a message from Pastor Chris Dodge.

Are you stirred by the recent events in our country?

Are you a believer and follower of Jesus Christ?  Me too.  How would He have us respond?  Let’s do what Jesus did.  He defeated the evil one’s plans and worked to usher in the kingdom of God.  Through His death and resurrection, Jesus has given us the authority and power to defeat the evil one’s plans and work, and to serve as His agents to help bring about God’s kingdom in our world now.  And specifically into our local settings.

What are we experiencing?

In our context today, we are seeing the evil one take ground that doesn’t belong to him – through division, hatred, misunderstandings, animosity, etc.  The evil one would have us fight each other rather than him.  God reminds us our enemy is NOT flesh and blood (each other), but the “rulers, authorities, powers of this dark world, the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Eph 6:12).  What an appropriate word for believers during this time in our history when America’s godly foundation now lays in ruins much like the wall around Jerusalem in Nehemiah’s day.

Is it time for a shift?

What if we took our national angst and applied it to a spiritual fight?  God encourages us to “stand firm, let nothing move you, always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:58).  While the enemy would have us be distracted or engrossed in earthly ambitions and squabbles, God is calling us do something significant to change the world!

Pastor Dodge on Question #1

Tomorrow: WHAT IS A PRAYER WALL AND WHO BUILDS IT?

FOLLOW our blog!

Visit our Prayer Wall webpage for more information and resources.

Construction will kick off with Pastor Dodge’s sermon, “Build a Wall of Prayer,” March 12, 2017 at 9:30am.

Pastor Dodge will address why now is the time to build a wall of prayer for America!

There are several ways to participate

1. Join us in person at the Richfield High School! Address and Directions.
2. Join us via Live Webcast from our webpage.
3. Join us Live on Facebook.
4. Join us on demand at your convenience from our webpage.
   

We are inviting everyone to become part of the Prayer Wall construction crew! 

Here’s how to be part of the team:

1. Go to our Prayer Wall webpage and review info and resources. (New info will be going up regularly.)
2. Follow our blog . Each day, beginning Monday, March 13, Pastor Kevin  will be sending out more information that will answer all your questions.
3. Follow us on Facebook for up-to-the-minute information on the Prayer Wall Construction.
4. Follow us on Twitter.
5. Stay tuned for more info!!