“I’m praying for you.”
How often have we said those four words? Christians routinely promise to pray for others. And such a promise, whether deeply felt or not, is always a wonderful gift. How encouraging it is to be going through a hard time and have someone who loves you say, “I’m praying for you.”
This was article written by Ray Pritchard that I read from Crosswalks.com. I realized that it was such a great idea. Since these days were busy days, it seemed that we couldn't save times for praying for other people. (Oh, how could? Even we have no much time for praying for our selves!). But I still believe that prayers have power. Although we haven't seen the result, we should believe in faith, that our prayers work.
These are very interesting verses from James 5 (NIV)
18. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.
Elijah was a man just like us. But when he prayed earnestly, God did exactly liked what he prayed for. It lead me to a conclusion that God listens and answers every prayer we lift up to Him. Don't ever think that we have to be somebody for our prayer to be answered. What Elijah prayed for was something absurd, I think, but God did answered the way he asked for.
I believe, if Bible wrote that Elijah was a man just like us, so we don't have to be 'somebody' to come to Him and ask for something important. All it takes is just our faith. God is as close as our prayer, isn't He?
Praying for a friend also brings us toward 2 important things: closeness to God and being a blessings from other.
Continuing Ray Pritchard's..
I encourage you to do the same thing. Write a prayer for a friend. Don’t just say, “I’ll be praying for you.” Write out your prayer and send it to them. It doesn’t have to be long or fancy. A sentence or two is fine. Just write from your heart what you are praying to the Lord.
Write it and send it. A written prayer is a wonderful gift to those you love.
Isn't it wonderful idea?
2 comments:
That is the most wonderful idea I've heard. It is so personal. I know if someone did that for me I would probably cry!!!
Kristine, this is a great idea, and I try to do this as often as possible. Also, if it is possible, I stop and pray with the person right there, when they ask.
But the written prayer is such a comfort, because they can read it over and over. It is tangible evidence that someone has prayed.
Another of my favorites from James is 5:16 "The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective."
Great post! Thanks!
--renae
www.renaebrumbaugh.com
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