Prayerwalker Journals

As I set out on an early morning training session; race-walking for 15km, I had only one thing in mind: to walk out 7,5km and back in a competitive time along that busy road. Walking out in the fresh (cold) air, all went well, but as I turned back the Holy Spirit whispered into my heart: "Just pray" When the Holy Spirit speaks ... especially when He speaks gently... I have come to realise that those are the times to really give heed. And I did... It broke my speed and brought my focus in another direction (a deeper way) As I walked, He lead me in prayer in the following way and He let me understand the following about when we pray its about what we do and what we pray during the day whether at work or at play This is what I heard him say: What are you doing on the outside? In other words - what do passers-by see you do? I answered that I was walking. People who see me, can see I am walking. The next question was interesting: What are you doing on the inside? In other words -

I felt in my heart to go on a A to Z prayer-walk (Zandspruit to Allens Nek) The Lord laid 1 Peter 1:13-16 (The Message) on my heart as the theme: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - So roll up your sleeves, put your mind in gear, be totally ready to receive the gift that's coming when Jesus arrives. Don't lazily slip back into those old grooves of evil, doing just what you feel like doing. You didn't know any better then; you do now. As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God's life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness. God said, "I am holy; you be holy." - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I started off at about half past eleven; I had a route in mind and set off in that direction. Everything was under control. Distance, timing, route and watering points along the way all lined up... Then the Lord spoke into my heart: " Want to turn down there? ... " That was a surprise