In 2015, people all over the world prayed the Psalms over the city of Ojai, California, a tiny city with a huge megaphone to the world's ear. Many of those who prayed had never been to Ojai, nor could they pronounce it. (Ojai is pronounced, O-Hi). Ojai is a town of under 8,000, that impacts 50 to 100 million people around the world with cultic influence.
It was once known as the cultic capital of the world.
God is continuing to do some splendid things worthy of His Name in that city. It is still just a cloud the size of a man's hand, however there is a growing list of some great stories.
Crime has decreased in some categories, reconciliation between Christians is happening, young people are coming to Jesus, some churches have seen increased attendance, Nick Vujicic of Life Without Limbs, spoke in the public middle school and high school, (plus two elite private schools), and over 3700 came to hear him at the local high school stadium. Expectation is arising as to what God might do ... it is beautiful to see.
We completed Praying the Psalms in September. As we prayed we felt we were to make this 5 day a week opt in email, open source to anyone wanting to pray over their city, country, hidden people group, or university or school.
It is simple, free and impactful. We'd love to talk with you if this sounds like a fresh approach to praying for your city.
We are thinking that January would be a great start date for other cities, since people tend to be more open to the new, in a New Year.
Just contact us at fawn.parish@gmail.com for more details.
