(Written by Barbara Springer)
Prayer Walk in Paris
“Morning by morning, O Lord, you hear my voice. Morning by morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.” Psalm 5:3
“Ask of Me and I will give you the nations for your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for your possession.” Psalm 2:8
- Notre Dame de Paris
History: Gothic cathedral; seat of the archbishop of Paris; 20 priests/11 languages; All Saints Day on November 02… praying for the dead.
Prayer for the Catholic church ; for the Evangelical Baptist churches of France“The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” 2 Corinthians 4:4
Walk from Notre Dame de Paris to the Hotel de Ville (crossed the Seine River)
- Hotel de Ville (City Hall of Paris)
Information/Mayor of Paris/precincts of Paris
Prayer for the mayor of Paris, Bertrand Delanoe who is openly gay and aspires to be the president of France in 2012; and the mayors of the 20 precincts of the city“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone…for kings and all those in authority.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Take Metro to the Food Court
Lunch at the Food court of the Louvre: Carrousel 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Louvre (In the courtyard of the museum…outdoors)
History: Art Museum…most attended; opened on 10 August 1793; today has 35,000 objects from 6th Century BC to19th Century
Prayer for the peoples of Paris“May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us. May your ways be known on earth, your salvation among all the nations.” Psalm 67:1-2
Walk to St. Germain-L’Auxerrois
- St. Germain-L’Auxerrois (Catholic Church)
Information: On 23 August 1572 the bell called “Marie” sounded the beginning of the massacres of St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre. Thousands of Protestants were killed by Catholics.
Prayer for the Christians of Paris to remain united and strong in the face of persecution; Evangelical Christians in all of France number only about 300,000 of the population of 60 million plus!!“So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.” 1 Peter 4:19
Take Metro to the Place de la Concorde
- National Assembly (Place de la Concorde)
Information about government of FrancePrayer for the president (Nicolas Sarkozy), prime minister (Francois Fillon) and ministers of the French government
Take Metro to the Arc de Triomphe
- Arc de Triomphe
History: Construction finished 1833-36; honors those who fought for France, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars; 284 steps to the top; 12 main streets of Paris as spokes of the wheel with the Arc being the center.
Prayer for the city of Paris“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground…” Ephesians 6:12ff
Take Metro to Sacré Coeur
- Sacré Cœur (Catholic basilica)
Information : 1875-Cornerstone laid ; 16 October 1919-Consecration of basilica ; highest natural point in Paris ; panoramic view of over 30 miles ; perpetual prayer began 01 August 1885 for the church and for the world
We prayed for the work of the IMB Missionaries among the West African immigrants and for other requests that they had given to us.“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18
Head back to hotel/home via public transport.
Thank you all again for your faithful support in prayer!
