It's been 2 years since Kingdom Causes did the Alhambra prayerwalk in the downtown core. On a sunny and mild Sunday afternoon, about 40 people from 5 local congregations came to pray for the city of Alhambra.Starting from Alhambra True Light Presbyterian Church, we went to stations along approximately 1 mile route: Municipal courts, churches on Commonwealth, Alhambra High School, City Hall, Civic Library, Police, businesses, a local Christian counseling agency and the federal government (post office).
What I appreciated from people who walked and prayed was how they noticed things I didn't notice--"why didn't we pray for that big bank on the corner?"
"We should be praying for that Planned Parenthood across the street"
"I didn't realize there was all these night clubs!"
Prayerwalking is just as much about noticing things to pray for en route as it is predetermined stations. We think we know a place, but often times are just driving through, too fast to notice until we slow down and see things up close and in the mode to notice (in the mode of prayer!). This slowing down is a good thing for us as we enter Lent on Wednesday: noticing things we wouldn't notice, noticing what Jesus saw as he walked towards the city of Jerusalem with his disciples.
Thanks to all who participated and promoted the City Prayerwalk!
