Pray For Others

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people - Ephesians 6:18.

              God restored Job with a double portion when he prayed for his friends. And the Lord restored Job’s losses when he prayed for his friends. Indeed the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before - Job 42:10. James 5:16 says, “Pray for one another that you may be healed.” We will be healed when we pray for one another. Therefore, let us build the habit of praying for others into our life instead of focusing only on ourselves.

             We should pray for the salvation of others as God desires all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. Paul prayed for the salvation of the lost. Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved - Romans 10:1. In order to lead a peaceable life, let us pray for all those who are in authority. Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence – 1 Timothy 2:1.

            Jesus Christ also prayed for others. He even prayed for the ones that crucified Him -Luke 23:34. Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you - Luke 6:28. Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you - Mathew 5:44. Paul tells us to “carry one another’s burdens” because this is the fulfillment of the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2). Let us pray for others and see the God’s move in their lives and our life.

                                             

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Help us to pray for others. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.