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Stepping Out in RED Shoes! 

- Day 117 -

"Electronic Prayer"

A week or so ago, God tapped me on the shoulder and said... "Let's try something a little different for a few days.  Instead of doing your usual blog,  let's do an electronic prayer line.  We'll pick some themes and ask people if anyone would like prayer."  It sounded like an interesting idea and I was up for something a little different.  I never thought for a second it would be so powerful!

Here's how it works...  I start off with a post on facebook, letting people know that I'm available to  agree with them in prayer.  If there's a specific theme that I feel God is leading me to pray for, I note that.  Sometimes it's "open prayer" -  Anything goes!   I also note the time frame I'll be praying.  People with requests state their needs in the comment box, or if privacy is requested, they can message me directly.

When a prayer request gets posted, I private message back an individualized prayer that God puts on my heart, in real time.  Sometimes, a general public prayer is posted, using discretion if need be.  Others will often join in prayer as well.   The more praying, the better!   It's powerful!

Lots of Details are Unnecessary!

Too often they get in the way 

of what God wants to do.

A first name, and a sentence stating the need is all that's required.  Sometimes we think that details are more important than they are.  We think if people know everything about the situation, they will pray better.  I don't agree with that.  It's not about ME praying.

 It's about the Holy Spirit leading and 

guiding our prayers.  He knows best!

Working alongside my spiritual mama, Bonnie Joy Kelley, at The Bonfire, I have learned and practiced  staying in the flow of the Holy Spirit, allowing Him to take us where He wants to go.  Whether it's a gathering of people at a meeting or an "online"  prayer line, it's all the same.  He's the Leader!

It doesn't stop there.  Since those few days of electronic prayer, God has also had me texting prayers to people on their cell phones.  Every once in a while, He'll just start praying for someone.  I can hear it in my head.  When that happens, I pick up my phone, type it in, and hit "SEND."  People have reported back that "God knew exactly what they needed!"  AMEN!

That's How It Works!

Last fall, God told me it was time to add a little fuel to the mix.  It was time to step into the prayer closet.  I never imagined that I'd be stepping into new realms of prayer with these RED shoes of mine.  God never ceases to amaze me!

Gail