taking the strongholds

What if things are actually very different than what we have always supposed them to be?  In the above image, for example, who are the "good" guys?  The more colorful figures coming from the right-hand side of the image, with the "lions" and "crosses" depicted on their shield and banner, leads one to think that those are the "good" guys.  If we allow that to be the case with respect to the above image, then, may we not presume that the opposing army represents the "bad" guys?  And since the "bad" guys appear to be defending the castle, may we not further suppose that the castle belongs to the "bad" guys?

But what if that's not the case at all?

praying ground

In the image, above, the shadowy figure of a man is greatly disproportionate to the size of the buildings.  He seems to be walking through, and looking down upon, or brooding over, the city.  The surreal scene suggests, to my mind, a glimpse into the spiritual realm: in which the human figure portrays a man concerned for the city--towering above it, and praying for it.

In my mind, the above image represents me (as well as everyone else who is) praying for Revival, for cities and nations.  The question then arises, Can my prayer really make any difference in the life and future of a city, or even of a nation?  Although we may attempt to answer that question on principle, yet, in order to answer it in fact, a more fundamental question must first be answered, namely: Am I on praying ground? (Thanks, Dee C., for the phrase, "praying ground".)