Pray for one another
“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” (NIV) James 5:16
The Bible tell us to pray for one another. It is a great honor to intercede on someone's behalf. To take their name before the throne of grace. It is not only something we should do, but something God has commanded us to do. Often times, we get bound in our problems and concerns, that we forget the hurts and pain of others. It is amazing how it works, but so many times when I have taken the focus off of my own problems, and concentrated on others, lifting their need to God, my problems seemed to work themselves out.
We all get to those times in our life when we need the prayers of others to sustain us through difficult periods. That is why it is so important every day to be sensitive to the needs of those around us, and intercede on their behalf during our time with God each day. We are all walking through this journey called life together. Somehow, the journey becomes easier when we are concerned about the problems of others, praying for them. In turn, they are concerned about our needs...and praying for us. It works when we are holding each other up, sustaining each other.
Let me challenge you today, to look at those in your life today. See what they are dealing with and help ease their burden by praying for them. It is a great thing to pray for others. Never take it lightly. God is moved by the prayers of His people. You can be part of helping someone through a tough time as you pray for them. I want to pray for you today, for your needs. Feel free to email me with your request I want to hold you up before God today and stand with you for the needs in your life. I know the power of God can work in the lives of people. I pray today that we never forget how important it is to pray for one another as the Bible commands us to do.