Today’s Encouragement is, “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.” 1 Timothy 2:1 NLT
Pray For All People –
We have been given the immeasurable privilege of prayer. Anyone who has faith in Jesus Christ can confidently go to God, our Father, Creator, the God who is Love (1 John 4:16), and pray for anyone and everyone.
Prayer is unlimited, just as God is unlimited. It is the best way to help others. We can intercede, which means serving as a go-between, acting as their advocate, or praying on their behalf. We can also thank God for them. Each of these types of prayer is effective and useful for others and for ourselves. Prayer improves our communication with God, our compassion for others, and enlarges our focus, shifting it from self to others.
We need no special training, specific words, advanced knowledge, or anyone’s permission. The only requirement is some measure of faith in God. Even the slightest hope that God hears us when we pray is enough!
And prayer is the kindest, wisest, most perfect gift we could give to anyone.
Thank You, Father, for the privilege of praying to You. Draw us to You in prayer. Give us faith enough to pray and to trust that You are Love.
Don’t Stop Praying
Matthew West
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