Not long ago, a friend of mine was facing surgery. Two disks in his
back and a detached Achilles tendon were creating a lot of pain. After
assuring him of my prayers, I was struck with the idea of sending him
something in writing to further encourage him. So I sent the following
e-mail:
“This is what I prayed for you today. ‘Living God, I thank You for
Your sovereign control over life’s events. On behalf of Your dear
servant, I ask that You would give him deep peace. I pray for the
physicians as they apply their medical skills, that You would give them
excellent results. May Your healing hand touch him and bring him back
into full service for You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.’ ”
The apostle Paul wrote prayers to encourage other believers (Phil.
1:9-11; Col. 1:9-12; 2 Thess. 1:11-12). He wrote to the Ephesians: “[I]
do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my
prayers: that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may
give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of
Him” (1:16-17).
Do you have friends or family members who need your prayers of
encouragement right now? Besides letting them know that you’re praying
for them, try sending a written prayer as well.
Lord, help us be encouragers
By praying for our friends in need;
And give us opportunities
To show them love in word and deed. —Sper
By praying for our friends in need;
And give us opportunities
To show them love in word and deed. —Sper
Praying for others is a privilege—and a responsibility.
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