(CP) A groundbreaking Christian monument — the most important of its kind on the planet — is one step closer to breaking ground within the United Kingdom.
The Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer, set to face in Coleshill, Birmingham, guarantees to be excess of just an architectural marvel. With initial wind tunnel testing scheduled for February, the monument is planned to ultimately turn out to be what designers envision as an “ongoing testimony to God’s faithfulness,” with Christians from everywhere in the world invited to contribute their powerful, personal stories of answered prayers.
Once accomplished, organizers say the Eternal Wall will stand as a towering testament to the transformative power of God’s intervention. Positioned just 90 miles north of London, the monument shall be visible from nearly 6 miles away, offering an awe-inspiring presence.
The structure will consist of 1,000,000 white bricks, each brick digitally linked to a person’s unique story of answered prayer and documenting personal stories of redemption — the whole lot from moments of divine intervention to the extraordinary, life-changing miracles which have impacted the lives of countless believers.
Designed in the form of an infinity loop, or Möbius strip, the monument’s infinite surface is designed to symbolize the everlasting nature of God’s love and faithfulness. Visitors to the monument will have the opportunity to interact with the structure: each of the 1 million bricks shall be connected to a digital database, enabling visitors to carry up their phones and discover the story behind each brick.
“The power of only one person’s story can impact countless lives for the higher,” shares Eternal Wall founder and creator Richard Gamble, “Think about what 1,000,000 can do. We are all necessary to Jesus, and all have a story to inform — the piece of us that moves others and points them to Him.”
The monument is designed to honour not only the stories of odd people but additionally the prayers of notable historical figures, including Winston Churchill, the late Queen Elizabeth II, evangelist George Müller, and the soldiers of Dunkirk. Their testimonies, organisers say, shall be featured alongside the powerful stories of on a regular basis Christians as a reminder that no story is just too small or insignificant, and that each one believers are equally cherished by God.
“You may not be famous, feel influential or have a story you deem exciting, but that does not make you any less invaluable to God than one other,” Gamble states. “Your story in Christ matters and is supposed to be shared with others. Join us and make history; if it impacts only one soul (from halfway the world over) for eternity, it’s price it.”
The Eternal Wall team is now making an urgent appeal to American Christians to contribute their very own testimonies. With a goal of collecting 200,000 stories of answered prayer from the United States, the team is hoping to involve Christians from every background and denomination on this historical effort.
To date, 42,000 stories have already been shared, but Gamble says there remains to be a protracted method to go in meeting the ambitious goal. Gamble believes that by inviting American Christians to participate, the impact of this project shall be felt far beyond the UK, spreading a world message of hope and faith.
The project has already captured numerous testimonies representing a wide selection of experiences, including miraculous healings and recoveries from illness and injury; divine intervention in rescuing people from abusive situations, hostile environments, and unhealthy lifestyles; comfort and peace during times of grief, loneliness and loss; providential assistance within the face of natural disasters, economic hardship and war; and life-changing encounters with the “real Jesus,” resulting in spiritual transformation and salvation.
Not only is the landmark going to be larger than Rio’s famous Christ the Redeemer monument, but Gamble says it should function a sworn statement to Christ’s finished work.
“What’s also different – and more necessary — is that the Eternal Wall will tell onlookers about Jesus, about His character and who He is,” continues Gamble. “God’s Word reminds us that we triumph by the Blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. This monument shall be an ongoing testimony.”
As the project approaches its goal of 1,000,000 bricks, Gamble is asking on American Christians to play an important role in meeting the goal of 200,000 US prayer stories.
Click here to submit an answered prayer or donate to the Eternal Wall project.
