Going to the Gates

After prayer walking the city, the Lord led us to pray over the "gates" to the city. In ancient times, the gates of a city protected that city by allowing passage or denying it. It could be shut against enemies. We felt the "gates" to Coalgate were the major roads leading into the city. So, we went to the city limits on each major road leading into Coalgate and poured oil (representing the Holy Spirit) and juice (representing the blood of Christ) across the road. We blew the shofars and prayed. We asked the Lord to open the gate to His presence and blessings and guidance. We prayed it would be closed to any device of the enemy that would seek to harm Coalgate in any way. Once we finished with the gates to the city, we went to the gates to Coal county and prayed over the county. We prayed for God's protection and blessings.

In addition, we are going back to the gates of the city and asking God for protection against this virus. We are asking Him to keep it from our borders. We are also asking Him to protect each family and person, that each business will prosper, and that no business will close. We have gone to two gates. Following are pictures.