“Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.” – James 5:13, NIV
In some circumstances, it may feel like we cannot do anything to help meet the needs of others. We do not have to feel helpless in these situations, instead we can pray for those people and their needs, as this is a great way to love others. We can bring the person to God in prayer.
Whether the person is going through hard times or struggles or they are at a high point in their life, prayer is powerful. 1 John 5:14 says, “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.”
Our concerns, our hopes, our questions, we can bring them all to Jesus. Here are some ways we can bring these things to God and pray for one another:
- We can pray that people will find salvation and hope in Christ.
- We can bring Him praise and celebration for others’ successes and good news, such as getting married, having a baby, opening a new business, getting over a sickness or accomplishing a goal.
- We can search for answers or peace along with those who are confused, whether it be about the Bible, life or their circumstances.
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