I hope by this point in the challenge you have seen the power and necessity of prayer in our lives, but what about us praying for others? What does it look like when we lift other people up in prayer? When we share the amazing gift that was given to us – someone praying for us to come to faith in Jesus or be changed by His love, grace, and mercy?
To be honest with you, I don’t know who prayed for me when I was 8 years old. I suspect it was my mom and dad, my grandmother, and probably some Sunday School teacher. Whoever it was, they had a profound impact on my life. I did ask Jesus to save me, deliver me, and redeem me at that summer camp when I was 8. I have no idea what my life would be like now without that moment, but I know it would be very different.
We all have people we can pray for every day. Not just the people who are facing cancer or financial ruin or a marriage falling apart, but we have nieces and nephews, friends, co-workers, neighbors, church friends, and our pastors who may be doing just fine in the world’s eyes but need to lifted up before the Almighty God. Their lives may look great on the outside, but God knows something needs to be addressed and He gives you the opportunity to pray for them. Don’t pass up the privilege to be used in someone’s life today!
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