God's Plan for the world!

What is the Heart of God?

Be part of God's plan for Him to be loved by every people.

Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all the peoples! (Psalm 96:3)

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" Acts 1:8

  ●   "We all want to do the will of God, and we know that there is nothing nearer to His heart than the evangelization of the world." Oswald J. Smith

  ●      "I am convinced that every person can be given the compassionate heart of God. The heart of God is for the people of the world."  Bobbye Byerly

●     "Is it possible to get close to the Master's heart without getting close to the Master's mission? Larry Moyer

 ●    "Let my heart be broken by the things that break the heart of God." Bob Pierce

 ●     "God is so pleased when He finds His heart beating in another." Steven C. Hawthorne.

 ●    "The secret of Christianity is not asking Jesus into your heart; it is Jesus asking us into His    heart." Jamie Zumwalt


 ●     "We will not be able to seek the mind of the Lord until we receive His heart." Loren Cunningham

   Quotes taken from John Willis Zumwalt's book: Passion For The Heart of God.  Making His Heart Completely Yours.

   
John has taught many  Perspectives on the World Christian Movement  classes over the years. Usually lesson #1

• Perspectives on the World Christian Movement 

  Lesson 1

   The Living God is a Missionary God

  God's purpose is three-fold: against evil—kingdom victory; for the nations—redemption and blessing; and for God—global glory in worship. God's purpose revealed in promise to Abraham. Exploring God's purpose for the nations: Blessing to the nations described.

• Instructor

  

  John Zumwalt

  Outrageous Love, Choctaw OK
  John Zumwalt is the Cross Cultural Coach for the innovative organization, Outrageous Love. After serving as a missionary among the unreached Minnan he returned to America and for over 22 years served as the founder and Director of the Missionary Training Institute, Beautiful Feet Boot Camp. He has trained over 300 Career Missionaries. He has a Doctorate of Divinity from International University for Graduate Studies. John has authored the book, Passion for the Heart of God and travels widely, preaching and holding seminars, raising up activist to go to the ends of the earth. John and his wife, Jamie, also pastor a church in a “red light district” of Oklahoma City. They have five children, Jessica, Josiah, Jael, Jewel and James. 
  Beautiful Feet Boot Camp
  
  

  bA few quotes from the book: Passion For the Heart Of God

   

   The Heartbeat of Our Mission

   

   Perspectives Reader for the class 

Prayer Drive Zip 53206 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

As our church did a "Prayer Walk" in all areas of the city last week   See previous post  decided to do a "Prayer Drive" this week in Zip Code 53206 on Saturday, August 25th.

A great book on prayer!...but NOT while driving!

Did an  Exploratory Prayer Drive around the perimeter of Zip Code 53206 to get an idea of the scope of 53206.  2 miles in length by 1.2 miles in width  or 6.4 square miles. 

 53206 includes neighborhoods of: Arlington Heights, Borchert Field, North Division, Amani and Franklin Heights.

Boundaries of Zip 53206

Capitol Drive on the North...

1-43 on the East...

North Avenue on the South...

27th ST.on the West...

If we can't or don't want to walk, we can drive down the streets and occasionally stop and get out and walk alittle or just stop and pray...get back in the car and drive to another spot. One can really cover alot of territory this way! 

A few pictures below from my car of just a few of the churches in this zip code. 

What if even just a few of the Pastors and churches in this area mobilized their members to do a prayer walk in just a few blocks or small radius of their church? 
I'm sure many of them are already doing this!!
There  are more churches inside the boundaries of 53206! 
Pastors, churches, neighbors united...to stop the violence! 
In fact there is a group Pastors United  on Facebook.


Next week I will do random days and random times for a Prayer Drive!


Started driving South on 8th St. and Capitol Drive... next to 1-43 to North Ave. driving West to 27th ST. and then North to Capitol Drive and then East back to 1-43.
Pictures in that order.  

On my second trip around the border of the zip Code area, I occasionally drove some side streets...Also, more churches and schools that can be prayed for...

Praying for your city

Interested in making a difference or change in the lives of people in your city...Milwaukee...or any city or town in the country?

 

 

  "...if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14.

 ● What would a city look like if God were to build a city from the ground up?

● Does scripture describe such a city?

God describes the New Jerusalem in Isaiah 65:17-25 where his peace (shalom) is present.

From To Transform A City by Eric Swantson & SamWilliams. Page 56  

 

● There is joy   V19

● Absense of weeping and crying  V19

● No infant mortality  V20

● People live out their full lives  V20

● People build houses and live in them.  VV21-22

●  People will sow and reap.  VV21-22

● There is fulfilling and meaningful work  V22

● There is confidence that the next generation will face a better life. VV23

● People will experience the blessing of God.  VV23

● There is intergenerational family support with family structures intact.  V23

● There are rapid answers to prayer.  V24

● There is an absence of violence.V25

Eric Swanson goes on to say that "A healthy community is one where "the least of these" (Matt.25-31-46) are cared for with the same love that we would offer to Jesus himself, were he in need of our care."

Everything starts with Prayer!

We can pray at home alone at any time.

We could also get a friend or two and do a Prayer Walk through our neighborhoods where we live.

If we can't or don't want to walk, we can drive down the streets and occasionally stop and get out and walk alittle or just stop and pray...get back in the car and drive to another spot. One can really cover alot of territory this way! 

As we pray for our neighborhood and city, we can ask the Lord how we can be more intentional in our praying or talking with Jesus.

A few things we can pray about: Specific to Milwaukee: From 414 Live published by Milwaukee Health Dept. Office of Violence Prevention:

Vision: "Milwaukee is a safe and resilient city where the lives of all residents are valued, promoted, and protected."

 We can pray Jeremiah 29.7.  "Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper."

1. Stop the shooting

2 Promote healing and restorative Justice

3 Strengthen children, youth and families. 

4 Advance economic opportunity

5. Foster safe neighborhoods

A few online resources on "Prayer Walking" 

How To Prayerwalk

What Is A Prayerwalk? 

You can start right where you are...right now...and you don't have to wait for your church to get on board.  

You can start alone or with a friend...

A few ideas:

     Pick a day of the week and a time for a one hour walk. Start.

     If your are retired, find a few friends and commit to a one hour time once a week. 

     Great if they are in your neighborhood.

     They don't even have to be "members" of your church.

     If  your church is already doing prayer walks, join  them! 


This is what our church is doing.   


 Our city was divided into 15 areas

 Over 100 people signed up to do the prayer walk.

25 people were in our group Territory 6.  Zip code 53206

Just find some people who care enough about your city to gather together and pray for peace in your city and for the needs of all people. 

     

 A prior post of mine    How to connect with people in your neighborhood.

 My latest TWEETS on Twitter

A one minute talk about Fellowship from John Maxell 

 Steps to peace with God 

Encouragement for the day!

 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
    and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
    and he will make straight your paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV

"The trail is long, and we won't arrive at our destination in this life. Still, we're on the journey with Jesus for the greatest thrill of our lives." Zig Ziglar

• "Your best friend is the one who brings out your highest and best, never your lowest and least.-Ike Reighard

• "I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve."-Albert Schweitzer

•  "Leadership is the ability to organize the spiritual gifts and limitations of others." -J.. Oswald Sanders

 

• "When God contemplates some great work, He begins it by the hand of some poor, weak, human creature, to whom He afterwards gives aid, so that enemies who seek to obstruct it are overcome."-Martin Luther

• "The greatest use of a life is to spend it for something that will outlast it." -William James

• "Let my heart be broken by the things that break God's heart." -Bob Pierce

• "To know the will of God is the greatest knowledge! To do the will of God is the greatest achievement." -George W. Truett

On your journey to God?

Searching for meaning in life?

Would you like to know God personally?

Have you heard of the 4 Spiritual Laws?  

 

  Searching for peace with God? 

 

 

Blessings on your journey!

"The trail is long, and we won't arrive at our destination in this life. Still, we're on the journey with Jesus for the greatest thrill of our lives." Zig Ziglar

• Helping people to be "rooted", "grounded" and "grow" and so bloom" where they are"planted" in their neighborhood, world and career...using their "Passion", "Abilities","Gifts","Strengths" and prior "Experiences" God has gifted them with and thereby bringing glory and honor to the LORD. 1st Corinthians 10:31 

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  "The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” —William James

"God has created each of us with a unique contribution to make in our world and our times. No other person has our same abilities, motivations, network of friends and relationships, perspectives, ideas, or experiences. When we, like misplaced puzzle pieces, fail to show up, the overall picture is diminished."  

Richard Stearns: President of World Vision U.S.
Quote from his book: The Hole in our Gospel 

My other Blogs:  

https://northshorefinishingwellgroup.blogspot.com/

https://strengthsforyou.blogspot.com/

https://neighborhoodtransformationmilwaukee.blogspot.com/ 

Blessings on your journey!

 
  

The Salvation Army Chaplaincy Program

The Salvation Army is committed to provide emotional and spiritual care/support to those that have been affected by an incident where the Milwaukee Police Department determines the need. Situations happen that challenge individuals, families and communities that require care and support. For these reasons, The Salvation Army Chaplaincy Program (TSACP) was developed. Citizens, police officers and members of all beliefs working together to build relationships with people to foster safe neighborhoods.

 More Information

A recent picture of just a few of the Chaplains.  Over 60 from over 15 different denominations representing over 45 churches... Could be the most diverse Christian group in Milwaukee!

 

 A recent FACEBOOK post...

To learn more, please contact  Head Chaplain Alexis Twito by phone (414) 736-7843 or e-mail at

Alexis.Twito@usc.salvationarmy.org

Salvation Army Chaplaincy Program in Milwaukee

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