The Vision

The longing in the heart of King David expresses the desire that continues to grow in Marie and me – One thing I desire, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the House of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple. (Psalm 27:4)

Couple this with the promise that God made to His people in Isaiah 56:7 – Even these will I bring to My holy mountain, and make them joyful in my House of Prayer.

Finally, Jesus made a clear statement that at the end of the age My House will be called a House of Prayer for all nations. (Mark 11:17)

The vision that we have for the International House of Prayer Northwest is to establish a place of night and day intercessory worship, focusing on encounter with the beautiful God with a burning heart of love for His people. As we give ourselves to this, we believe that a whole generation of young adults and children will give themselves to this calling in an extravagant way. Many will spend their lives ministering to the Lord, seeking to agree with His will for the earth, and calling to Him to establish His Kingdom on the earth as it is in Heaven. Many others will become those who will declare the message of the coming of Jesus with passion and power cultivated in the prayer room. The goal of this prayer ministry and of the preaching of the Word of God is to prepare the way for the return of Jesus Christ to the earth. Come quickly, Lord Jesus!