Ring of Fire 24-7 Prayer Tour - Parksville

Since Nanaimo was one of the original 7 cities, we thought it was important to make a prayer-stop there, so this morning before heading to Parksville, we headed down to the waterfront. It was a beautiful day in the neighbourhood (haha) and we walked out on the fisherman's pier.

It was rather interesting, as there were a number of street people on the pier, visiting with each other. We went to the end of the pier and stood beside the marine marker and prayed. These pictures are part of our prayer time.

Matthew 5:13-16
Let me tell you why you are here. You're here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You've lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage. "Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I'm putting you on a light stand. Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God,this generous Father in heaven.

Cindy, our third intercessor, had sent a message in the morning letting us know to be watchful and pay attention. All through the morning and as we driving to Parksville, the Lord was giving us words of direction and various clues somewhat like a strange kind of scavenger hunt. After we had set up at the church, we continued to press into the meaning of the various clues and we were led to some scripture. After some more confirmation, we crafted a prayer for Parksville, based on the scripture we were given. Much of the afternoon was spent in worship, and we knew that this battle was the Lords. It was time for a victory dance! Right after that,we went to an outside location, prayed over the land, and blew the shofar - three long blasts! Did you hear them? :)

Many thanks to Dan King and Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church for their welcome and hospitality! It was amazing as Dan had already set up a week of 24-7 prayer and we were able to weave our time into this, and cover the late night watch. We were also asked to be door keepers for the other prayer shifts which we were happy to do!

Stay tuned, we're heading to Courtenay tomorrow to spend some time with our spiritual mom and dad..