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Praying for you and praying for Patrick. It was powerful to see you walking down an abandoned Bourbon Street and think about what it looked like the night before and what went on there. A very visual reminder about priorities and where our time and money need to go. Just the fact that you listened to Patrick and connected with him might have been what he needed most. God will continue to put people in your path because you're open to sharing the good news with anyone who will listen. Thanks for sharing this very different prayer walk. It encourages me to get out of my comfort zone and make people a priority as an extension of my relationship with the God I worship.

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Dec 1, 2022Liked by Donny Mac

Thank you for doing this Walk Donny. I have never been to New Orleans. I hope you are safe walking down these streets. I continue to pray for you that you have safe passage back to Canada, and then back to the US.

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I’m thanking God for you right now, I had prayed for you that you were covered by the God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob and you continue to be safe. I have a lot of bombs going off in my life but I know who to go to in my heart and feel confident God is with me. It causes me concern when some worship other gods and don’t realize they have built alters to those things. Sports, football, basketball, other philosophical teachers and even don’t realize their addictions are what they worship. I’m saddened by where our culture has gone. So I worship God, the real one and only just enjoy what God gives me. Like food, a place to live and sweet friends including one from Canada. It’s only when we truly love God we can truly worship Him first in spirit and truth. What your prayer walks do is help others focus on what is important. God bless the rest of your steps to home until you get back. Prayers never ceasing.

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Donny, looks like you are doing well! Glad to know that! I have to say I’ve never been to New Orleans, but have heard many stories about that city from people. This week’s prayer walk does make me stop and think. I will definitely research this more for myself to see where and what God has for me to adjust or add according to His will for me. The verses you quoted from the book of Mark have appeared numerous times in several of the devotionals I’ve used over the past few months. I love how God works uses these prayer walks and coordinates them with the devotionals I’ve been led to read during my quiet alone time with Him. That’s just how God works. But I do know there is always room for improvement in who, what, where, when, or how I spend my time. I won’t be hard on myself, but instead learn from that and go forward. Thanks again Donny! Praying for safe travels back to Canada my friend! Take care and God bless! 🙏🙂

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Dec 2, 2022Liked by Donny Mac

You have really been traveling. I hope you get to come back to the US. I would like to meet you. I hope you continue your prayer walks as they help. Keep up the good work, thanks for praying for me and keep the prayers coming. I will pray for you too. We all need prayers. And of course, keep singing those great songs and continue to write new ones!!!

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Dec 2, 2022Liked by Donny Mac

I am praying for Patrick I am a recovering addict my self nothing bad just pain pills and he probably was afraid to talk to you cause people like that have a low self esteem I know I have been there 🙏🙏 I don't think I really worship any my thing is I love working and I try to work everyday that I can and so I can pay my bills without asking for help 🙏🙏 as always please let me know what you think if I am right 🙏🙏 praying for you always 🙏🙏

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Thank you for sharing and for praying Robin.

Is it possible you worship working and being self sufficient? Would you ask for help if you needed it?

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Dec 3, 2022Liked by Donny Mac

Love your boots ❤️ yes I would ask for help I have many of times but I do try to be an independent person 🙏🙏 I love your prayer walks this one I have been thinking about that man you were wanting to help and I been thinking about how far I have came sense my addiction 🙏🙏 I believe that God was just reminding me how far he has brought me and that he will still be here for me 🙏🙏 Thank you so much for what you do 🙏🙏🙏

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Dec 1, 2022Liked by Donny Mac

I was happy when I opened my cell phone and saw the notice that the Walk was in my email, thank you for producing it and I thank you for redoing it, I know how exhausting this is.

It's so interesting how your messages remind me of some lessons I've had throughout my life, today I remembered when I entered college, I was very young and I went to a course where the center is “humanism”.

But I was lucky to have a wise mother and a wise pastor by my side who knew how to guide me without taking away the beauty of “knowledge”. I love studying! However, I was always exhorted to be careful that he does not become the center of my life and the indicated verse Mark 12:30 – WOW!

I loved it when you stopped to chat with Patrick.

Donny, the twinkle in his eye in the next scene is so meaningful.

You are an evangelist!

I pray that God confirms in your heart that your mission is to evangelize, therefore, on the road! Maybe without a definite place to live, just like the apostles - it's just a feeling that comes to me every time I pray for you!

I pray for Patrick and for you and your journey of faith!

Have a good trip and enjoy this time on the road!

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Thank you for sharing and praying Angela. If I had a 20 foot long motorhome or shuttle bus to convert into a motorhome. I would definitely drive all over filming prayer walks, writing music, perform for people and share with people. I am willing, It's in Gods hands to provide what's needed.

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Dec 2, 2022Liked by Donny Mac

Praying for it🙌🙌🙌

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Thank you for these powerful walks. Thank you for taking the time to talk with Patrick. Never, ever, feel bad if you end up stopping a walk because you need to be with someone like Patrick.

Praying as you travel, sing, pray and share the truth.

Live the abundant life of love, joy, peace and so much more.

Keep Canada in your prayers. We are goin down a slidey hole and so many are blind.

I pray I can be an example and help people to seek the Lord while He may be found.

Praying too the restrictions are lifted. Some of us are still not able to freely cross in from Canada. All at mercy of 'who' is at the border and if they ask the one question!! Preposterous...

But then we need to be bold and live like Corrie Ten Boom or Dietrich Bonhoffer.

All that matters is the question Jesus asked

'Who do you say I am?'

May His spirit go out from you.

In our prayers we bind and loose as He leads.

Go forth precious brother. Thank you for being an example.

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Donny, continued safe travels. Had problems getting video to play earlier today..something on my iPad. Enjoyed the walk on Bourbon street, have been to New Orleans several times, only to Bourbon street once, which was enough for me..As to what worship, younger days, maybe it wasn’t exactly worship but it was the latest trend, to be in the right group, basically “ things”. As my faith has grown, that has changed....and your walk has me reflecting on that question. Continued prayers as you travel back to Canada, see you next week.

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Dec 1, 2022Liked by Donny Mac

Donny, you don’t waste any time traveling. Safe travels north. It’s been years since we were in New Orleans. It’s sad that it doesn’t change. Your prayer walk was powerful. We all need reminders along our journeys about investments we make. Thank you. Get home safe. The weather is miserable. No shorts in sight. 🤗

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Where are you now, Donny? It seems as if you are making pretty good time. I have been on Bourbon St. when it was really rowdy. Kinda scary! Although I am donating a lot of money & time to the M*A*S*H Benefit I am staging for 3 local non-profits, I notice I am spending a lot of time on Social Media in the last few months. Your Prayer Walk reminds me that I need to refocus. I do not want to Worship Social Media. So, I'm off to read some daily meditations. Continued safe travels. Praying for you... ~ Jan xoxo

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Wonderful

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Donny, I love your prayer walks. I pray daily for safe travels for you as you travel throughout the US and as you travel back to Canada.

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Dec 1, 2022Liked by Donny Mac

Safe travels back to Canada. You are in Texas so am I. Wish you would come to the historic town of Jefferson. Supposedly we are the 5th oldest town. I enjoy your prayer walks. You have prayed for me and I am truly grateful. Please continue to pray for me. I had a melt down today. I know that I can get through this with the help of Jesus. Thank you for doing the prayer walks. They really do help and I look forward each week to hear your message. Keep spreading the word.

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Shoot,I am no longer in Texas. It would have been nice to come meet you in Jefferson.

I am praying Gods peace, which is beyond our understanding, on you right now.

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Dec 7, 2022Liked by Donny Mac

Prayers for all that are struggling with addiction. Addiction has been a part of life for a long time. Between my mother, was band and son the struggle is real. ❤️🙏

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Dec 5, 2022Liked by Donny Mac

It was quite a surprise to tune into the Prayer Walk and see Bourbon Street! Our God is surely everywhere, and watching your journey along that infamous street was so inspiring. Prayers for Patrick! He was in the right place at the right time, and I trust that the Lord will pursue and protect him. With your visit and all of our prayers, we must believe! Prayers for a safe and blessed journey back to Canada. Looking forward to your next visit stateside!

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Dec 5, 2022Liked by Donny Mac

Donny, thank you for this walk. I have been distracted lately by all the wrong things. I need to shift my focus back to my love for God and His Word.

God is working so strongly in you now. How did it happen that you said the word God just as you were passing Patrick. That was God moving through you to get Patrick’s attention so you could minister to him. This was all God! I am so blessed to know you and witness God’s work in you. Prayers for your safe travels and for Patrick. God bless. ❤️🙏

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