When we pray for others we are in effect putting in a good word for them with God. We are interceding, or mediating, or pleading on their behalf. We are asking God to help them in their current difficulties.
This shows a generosity of spirit in us; it also shows our Faith, since we would not be praying if we did not believe that there is Someone listening and ready to answer our pleas.
Often, we are the answer to someone's prayers, without us realising it.
It could be in the supermarket, the street, Bible Class, in church or anywhere else. We just happen to be there and meet someone in need, in despair, afraid, worried or in some distress; and we are in a position to help. God put us there in answer to that person's prayer. How we react is up to us.
When I visit your Blogs, to me you are more than names on websites. Each individual is leading their life with your own hopes, aspirations and wishes for you and your loved ones. And I take the opportunity to pray for each one of you and yours.
I hope you do the same when you visit me here. Thank you.
God bless.
...my blogging friends have become more than a mere name!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tom. God bless.
DeleteHi Victor, yes I often feel led to pray for others, including people living on the street. When I was a prison visitor on a lifer's wing there were so many people who couldn't forgive themselves for killing someone, and wanted prayer and forgiveness when I told them about Jesus. God bless
ReplyDeleteThank you for your prayers for others, Brenda.
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thecontemplativecat here. Stupid Google. A very good post here. Like Brenda, I also mini-praying as I am shopping, out and about. I feel connected to the bloggers who visit my site. I miss the ones who drifted away. Right now, I am praying for George Soros, praying for his salvation and for the people who have had their lives hurt by his evil.
ReplyDeletePrayers always help others, Susan. God bless you.
DeleteI believe it's an honor to pray for others -- especially right here, right now. Thank you for holding me in yours. They're felt.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your prayers, Mevely. I need them right now.
DeletePraying for you. God bless.
Just knowing I am in your prayers gives me such comfort and peace of mind, Victor. You are in my prayers, too!
ReplyDeleteThank you for praying for me, Martha. Well appreciated.
DeletePraying for you and yours. God bless.
Prayer is a powerful thing.
ReplyDeleteAmen Kathy. God bless.
DeleteDearest Victor,
ReplyDeleteYes, you are in my prayers and as far as others praying for us—I now am living proof that it works! If only we adhere to the Faith and pray to God in Jesus' name—it will be given to us.
Also my prayers for strength, for making it through the excruciating pain without any painkillers—it worked!
Grateful for all that!
May more people (re)turn to God.
You at least are doing a great job with all your books and blog posts.
Hugs,
Mariette
Thank you so much for praying for me, Mariette.
DeleteI pray for you and yours as well as for all my other Blog friends. God bless you all always.
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DeletePrayers help all of us. It's nice knowing that others pray for us too.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, prayers are a great comfort, Bill.
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Prayers help all of us. It's nice knowing that others pray for us too.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and yours, Bill.
DeleteBlogging friends are some of my BEST friends!! :)
ReplyDeleteI'll take all the prayers I can get. :)
Amen Happyone. God bless.
DeleteOur thoughts and prayers for others are important.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you so much, Jan. God bless always.
DeleteThank you. I always appreciate them. Regine
ReplyDeletePraying for you, Regine. God bless.
DeletePrayer is a way to bear others burdens. It is a joy to pray for my friends, and i do pray for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI so appreciate your much needed prayers, Mimi. Thanx.
DeletePraying for you. God bless.
Thank you. The Lord Jesus have us the great example in prayer.
ReplyDeleteAmen David. God bless.
Deletethis has been a week of constant, unceasing prayer for those I love. God have mercy, Christ have mercy.
ReplyDeleteI hope I was included in your prayers, Linda.
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Prayers! THANKS my friend, we appreciate yours......
ReplyDeleteSherry & jack
Praying always for you, Jack and Sherry.
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Good ideas. Good reminders. God bless.
ReplyDeleteThank you Brian. God bless you and yours.
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