Alison Graham Thompson has taken the Peaceful Prayerful, Purposeful, Persistent, Prayer, Protest beyond the borders of Jamaica and is now making an impact in the Bahamas.
Graham Thompson, who initially got involved late last year after being introduced by a member in Kitson Town, embraced the movement wholeheartedly. When she returned to the Bahamas earlier this year, it felt only natural for her to continue the initiative there.
The non-denominational peaceful prayer gathering is now active in more than 80 locations islandwide in Jamaica. The initiative focuses on advocating for spiritual and societal change through prayer, scripture reading, and non-violent protest. Its ultimate goal is to encourage righteousness and national transformation through faith while reminding citizens that prayer can play a central role in shaping the moral direction of a nation.
“I took the ministry; I took the prayer protest to The Bahamas, and from the kick-off, people gravitated toward it. Some will look, some will toot their horns, people will stop; sometimes somebody will give a donation, somebody will say, ‘Well done, I appreciate what you are doing,’” she shared with Freedom Come Rain.
Speaking about her desire to be part of the prayerful intervention, Graham Thompson said she has a deep passion for ministry and sincerely believes it is her calling. She explained that when she first came to Christ in 2004, she conducted prayerful interventions not only in Jamaica but in other spaces as well.
“That’s part of my passion, and I truly appreciate it. I really mean it from my heart,” she said.
She makes it her duty to go out into the streets every morning on her way to work, usually staying close to where her workplace is based. On Saturday mornings, she ministers at another location, and whenever she visits the clinic, she ensures she carries her ministry cards so she can share the message—whether at the clinic or the supermarket.
While she enjoys many positive encounters, including persons approaching her to commend her work for the Lord, encouraging her to “keep it up” and expressing how inspired they are, the journey is not without its challenges.
“You know people will always be people, and in every situation there is somebody who will resist,” she said, noting that there are times when she hands out a tract that reads, “Repent, the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand,” and some persons take offence.
Being mindful that she is not in her own country, she is sometimes questioned about who she is to bring such a message to them. Still, with a laugh, she shared that the positive experiences far outweigh the minor negatives she encounters. She finds joy in encouraging those who stop by to accept the Lord and find a place of worship.
“I always tell them, wherever you go, it doesn’t matter where you are—accept Him. Whichever church you choose to fellowship with, as long as you believe in Jesus and accept Him,” she noted.
Graham Thompson, who finds joy in ministry and making a difference, said it is her wish that others will not be afraid to do the same. She acknowledged that many people are timid but reminded them that the harvest is ripe and ready to be reaped. She urged them to step onto the front line without fear.
“Be not afraid. Get ready, put on your armour and stand, because there is a payday. You might not see it yet, but it’s coming, and you will be rewarded—not by man, but by God. Stand firm and go out there and do what God has called you to do,” she stressed.
In closing, she used her own life as encouragement, revealing how God has come through for her time and time again, stating that His blood does not have any expiry date.
“Yes, the journey is not easy, but you can make it. Many times He provides for me. When I’m jobless, He opens doors—hallelujah. When I’m feeling discouraged, He lifts me up and plants my feet. I will stand and give Him praise and thanks, because He surely has brought us out.”
