There are many times when we underestimate the power of prayer. Not that we do not understand how powerful God is or that He answers prayers, but I think many times we forget how many different ways, situations, and reasons there can be to pray for someone. I read an interesting poem today called "I Will Pray for You" (by Marinela Reka):
We do a good job of praying for those who are sick, but this poem can be an eye-opener to the many other reasons we could and should pray for others as well as ask for prayers. There is nothing shameful in asking for prayers in other situations besides sickness and traveling. James 5:16 says, "Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much." No matter what we are praying about, above all else, let's just remember to keep praying for each other.
If you have a cold
Or even worse the flu
Then just tell me and...
I will pray for you
If you have done a sin
And it is stuck like glue
Then just give me a call and...
I will pray for you
If someone close has died
Or another family issue
As soon as I find out...
I will pray for you
If you got into trouble
That you can't undo
Then with all my heart...
I will pray for you
I hope one day when I am down
Or simply feeling blue
You will pray for me...
Just like I prayed for you.
Or even worse the flu
Then just tell me and...
I will pray for you
If you have done a sin
And it is stuck like glue
Then just give me a call and...
I will pray for you
If someone close has died
Or another family issue
As soon as I find out...
I will pray for you
If you got into trouble
That you can't undo
Then with all my heart...
I will pray for you
I hope one day when I am down
Or simply feeling blue
You will pray for me...
Just like I prayed for you.
We do a good job of praying for those who are sick, but this poem can be an eye-opener to the many other reasons we could and should pray for others as well as ask for prayers. There is nothing shameful in asking for prayers in other situations besides sickness and traveling. James 5:16 says, "Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much." No matter what we are praying about, above all else, let's just remember to keep praying for each other.
Brett Petrillo
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