People of influence vs. Places of influence
Lord of the harvest,
Help us to stop.Wait.Observe.Consider.Be guided by You. You judge the thoughts and intents of hearts not the outer packaging so You choose people of influence tested (1 Ti3:10) and recommended, like Gideon and Daniel, by the audience of One-You. You are the best strategist. You are our reference and standard in ordering our affairs to strategically invest time, money, effort etc. Thank You the New Living Way is not tedious (Mt11:28-30). Send labourers into the harvest. In Jesus name, Amen
Praying like Elijah: The harvest will be reaped (Mt13:39) so pray it will be reaped (Mt9:38).

Investing in people of influence:
Samaritan @ well Jn4:39
Elijah-frontline
Rahab-access to people and info.
Peter, James, John-tough, understood fishing & hard work
Paul-before kings
Dorcas (widows) Ac9:42
Lydia-household, business contacts
Lazarus, Mary, Martha Jn11:45
John Mk1:6; Lu1:17
Aeneas Ac9:35
Aquila & Priscilla Ac18:26; Rm16:3-5