Pray for Others

I PLACE THOSE FOR WHOM I PRAY LOVINGLY IN GOD’S CARE. I AM GRATEFUL THAT GOD’S GOOD WORK IS BEING DONE IN AND THROUGH THEIR LIVES.

Do you find yourself becoming troubled about another person? Sometimes we feel concern for family members, friends, and acquaintances. Usually it is because we care about them enough to want to help, to see them happier and using good judgment in their approach to life and its problems. How do you handle a situation like this?

Sometimes we don’t seem to know what to say or how to help. However, God does. Instead of allowing ourselves to become anxious and disturbed, we should pray. This is much safer than attempting to impose our will upon another. As we pray for others, we release them into God’s care and keeping. We do not know what is right for them—God does.

Knowing that our loved one is God’s child, and that God’s Spirit is within us, we release any worry thoughts. God’s Spirit in another can be trusted to guide and to inspire the one in need. Be a blessing by praying. Wonderful things happen as a result of prayer. The very power of God is released in and through the one for whom you pray.

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. (I Timothy 2:1)

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