Life consists of warfare and worship. There are enemies that we all face that have no rights to their position. It requires the followers of the Lord Jesus to become involved in a spiritual battle to cast them out of their lives. God has given us the weapons to succeed in life through the united prayers of faith.

  Awlywyn Balnave, of Canada, tells the following story: “A few years ago, an old acquaintance of mine served as a police officer ina northern native settlement in Canada. One day a rabid wolf wandered into the aboriginal settlement. My friend eventually shot it, but not before it attacked a young man and his grandmother in their home. He made kindling out of a chair for protection from the attacker.

   There were about 150 sled dogs in the village—more than a match for one sick wolf– yet the intruder was left alone to do its work. Why? My friend explained that in order to prevent the dogs from fighting and wounding each other, they had each been tied to wooden stakes spaced far enough apart to prevent them from reaching any neighboring animal. Because of this, the wolf walked freely among the dogs, killing some and badly wounding others. In isolation they were no match for their foe, and they suffered terribly for it.”

   What a picture of the need for every Christian to unite with other believers in the warfare we are called into. Alone and isolated, Christians present themselves as much easier prey for the schemes of the Enemy of their souls. God has given us the weapons to succeed in life. The church must have unity if it is to be used. There can be varieties in styles, but there must be a common task. There must be a passion that motivates this common task. A people mobilized for action involves the interaction of qualified leadership and unselfish people with unified common goals!  

   Prayer is the key to building passion and unity. We have a unified prayer event on August 3rd at 6 PM where we will pray for our ministry’s effectiveness in the fall season. Prayer is a call to war as we thank God for the lives He will touch through us.

   A few prayer warriors from Willow Hills have been prayer walking the past four months in the Prescott area, including Willow Ridge Apartments, Pine Apartments, the Rodeo Grounds, Prescott Lakes Senior Apartments, several schools, the hospital, and businesses downtown.

   Why are we praying for these sites? We will begin ministering this month at some of the locations. For example, we will host a block party on July 19th from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Willow Ridge Apartments. Wayne and Lois Hawley began a Bible Study on June 18th at the Prescott Lakes Senior Apartments.

   We believe that God is up to something good and we are joining Him in what He is doing. As a church member you will be challenged to engage in prayer walking next year. We must step forward to claim what God has promised us. Come join God in what He is doing as we watch God transform people’s lives.

Pastor Jesse Liles