Prayers for Our City: August 21, 2017 – Government
“Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters,
and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who walk as we do.” Phil. 3:17
Thank You, Father, for Mayor Tommy Battle and his on-going challenges to get our city moving toward healthier lifestyles. We are alarmed, Lord, that Alabama is the second most obese state in the country with a rate that exceeds 30 percent.
We bless the Healthy Huntsville initiative and pray many will take advantage of the nutrition and fitness tips, healthy recipes, and exercise opportunities it provides. (Go to https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/government/mayors-office/mayors-initiatives/healthy-huntsville/for more information.)
The Mayor’s 100 Day – 100 Mile Walking Challenge, a citywide effort to encourage people of all ages to add physical activity to their daily routines, is challenging citizens to walk at least 100 miles in 100 days, beginning August 23 and ending in November 2017. (Go to https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/government/mayors-office/mayors-initiatives/healthy-huntsville/mayors-walking-challenge/ for information.)
Intercessors who enjoy our 7 Mountain praying “on-site with insight” might want to sign up for this walking challenge in order to pray blessings on the mayor and other city leaders as you walk at key locations in this city. See the website for the list of dates and locations. The first walk is this Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the Botanical Garden at 6 pm.
Help us cooperate with You, Holy Spirit, and grow the fruit of self control so we can make healthy life style changes and choices. May the Body of Christ of Huntsville/Madison County be an example of disciplined people who are spiritually, emotionally and physically fit.
“May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless
at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” I Thes. 5:23
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Love this site! Praying and Walking healthier in body and spirit!