| Do You Pray To God On Behalf Of Others? |
| Written by Joy Obihara | |
| Wednesday, 23 June 2010 | |
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Each and every time we go to church or worship, it seems, we are given a fresh list of men and women to pray for. The majority of of them are ill, several have lost careers, and some are having other troubles. Precisely what they all have in common, though, is that they have either asked for prayer or someone recognized that they needed it.
Each and every time we go to church or worship, it seems, we are given a fresh list of men and women to pray for. The majority of of them are ill, several have lost careers, and some are having other troubles. Precisely what they all have in common, though, is that they have either asked for prayer or someone recognized that they needed it. Although it is easy to pray for those who are hurting or unwell when we are in church, being led by someone else, it is more difficult to remember to pray for these same people when we go home. Prayer on behalf of others is an essential component of a Christian's prayer life. The Holy Bible requires us to pray for people, including our enemies. When we pray for others, we are able to get our minds off ourselves and have compassion for someone else. In addition, letting someone know you are praying for them is a powerful boost to them. Even former president George W. Bush was lifted up by the prayers of millions of Americans and stated that it was something that sustained him. We can't always know the outcome of our prayers when we pray to God on behalf of others. Sometimes, we get to see the power of prayer in action when someone close to us is healed or finds a job but often, we will never know the outcome. While that can be frustrating, it is still important to pray for others. When possible, let them know you are praying for them because this can boost the spirits of someone who is hurting or sick. It lets them know that people care. Everyone needs encouragement and by dropping someone a card and letting them know we are praying for them, we can offer them hope and encouragement. Have you ever considered keeping a prayer diary? This is a powerful testimony to the power of prayer and it can also function as a reminder to pray for someone we may not have prayed for in a while. It can also serve as personal encouragement as we witness prayer after prayer being answered. Just writing down who you are praying for can serve as a reminder to drop a card in the mail or give them a call to see how they are doing. Prayer is powerful and praying for others is a necessary and powerful way to use our prayer time. The Article Author: Discover the Astonishing Praying Power That You Can Start Applying In Your Life Within The Next Few Minutes At www.PrayingPower.org |
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