![]() ![]() ![]() I sympathize with those in this dire situation, and God, I know you care. Some are tempted to give up because all of their prospects fell through, if they had any at all. People search for jobs, some to no avail. “Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” ( Matthew 11:28)įinancial worries and concerns abound in this time of great uncertainty. Despite the uncertainty of the future, I pray that your guidance is enough to prove their future will be good. Show them what you’re doing, and what steps they can take for themselves. Help them to see you working in their lives. Can you present them with the right path? Can you lead them in the direction you want them to go? They are standing in need of you to show them the way. I ask that you speak wisdom into their ears, and righteousness into their actions. Please step in and give them direction for what they should do next in their lives. While no one can tell them the plans you have in store, I ask that you give them comfort in this moment. Many are living without a sense of security or direction. Some have lost their jobs, relationships, health. There are people I know and those I don’t who are in need of guidance. Photo Credit: © Unsplash/Priscilla Du Preezħ Prayers You Can Pray for Someone Today 1. Here are 7 ways you can pray for someone today. You can put this call to pray for others to practice today, using your words to bless others by bringing their needs before God’s throne. We may not always know the right way on how to pray for someone. Whether life is great or gloomy, whether a problem is big or small, prayer is our way of communicating with God to show love towards him, and those around us. Another prayer tradition of believers is the “laying on of hands,” often used in prayerful expressions of healing and blessing ( Acts 19:6). If you have a small group or Bible study, reach out to one of these groups to ask for prayer on behalf of the person you know (always remaining sensitive to anything confidential). There is great power in Christians praying out loud with each other by coming together and speaking God’s promises back to him, making our requests known to our Father. If someone in your life needs prayer, consider praying with them in person. Whether you “ go to your room and shut the door,” or talk to God on your commute, or pray aloud with a friend, God’s word encourages us to use these prayers on behalf of others, in what is known as “ intercessory prayer” ( 1 Timothy 2:1) With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people” ( Ephesians 6:18). “ And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. When Christians pray for others in faith and love, amazing things can happen. Christians pray for others because the road of faith is not easy, and we need to build each other up by our prayers. God loves us all, and we are all his children.Ĭhristians pray for others as a sign of that love, recognizing God’s love for them, and showing that love to others. Spending time praying on our own behalf can sometimes come easier than praying for others. May you hear and forgive.” ( 1 Kings 8:30)Īccording to Jesus, the greatest commandment is to love God, and the second is to love our neighbors as ourselves ( Matthew 22:36-40). May you hear in your dwelling place in heaven. “ Hear the petition of your servant and your people Israel, which they pray toward this place. We use prayer to make our requests known, not just for ourselves, but for those around us too. The Bible lets us know that those God deems righteous can confidently approach him in prayer, knowing with certainty that their prayers are heard. “This is the confidence we have before him: If we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” ( 1 John 5:14) With that knowledge in mind, we can approach God confidently in prayer, asking him to bless those around us-our friends and our enemies-so that he can continue to shape us into people more like Jesus. While life will forever be uncertain, we can rest assured that God is in control (Matthew 10:29). In addition, the political unrest has left many feeling an unending sense of anxiety. People have lost businesses, jobs, homes, relationships, and more. This year especially has been marked with unexpected twists and turns. “Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”Ĭonsidering the sinful nature of mankind, we are all in need of prayer to help us get to where Christ calls us, and make the most out of life’s ups and downs along the way. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. ![]()
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