Followers of Jesus are to pray with others and for others. It is different praying for Uncle Fred when he is in another state than when you are praying for him face to face. Often this is called Prayer Ministry.
There are four key ingredients to praying for others when they are with you:
1. Pray in the Name of Jesus
Peter and John met a man who was lame and they prayed for him in the power and authority of Jesus’ name.
Acts 3:6 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.”
2. Pray, inviting person to participate.
When praying for someone, invite them to do something they could not do before you prayed.
Acts 9:32-34
As Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the Lord’s people who lived in Lydda. 33 There he found a man named Aeneas, who was paralyzed and had been bedridden for eight years. 34 “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and roll up your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up.
3. Pray when no one else will.
There may be times when you are the only one who has faith to pray for God do do something remarkable.
Acts 9:36-37,40-42
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor. 37 About that time she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upstairs room.
40 Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, “Tabitha, get up.” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up. 41 He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called for the believers, especially the widows, and presented her to them alive. 42 This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord.
4. Pray, hands on.
Ask permission to place you hand or hands on them and pray. Physical touch and nearness show mercy far more than distance and separation.
Acts 28:8 His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him.
Christians are called to pray for others. When you are face to face with the person you are praying for:
1. Pray in Jesus Name
2. Pray inviting person to participate.
3. Pray when no one else will.
4. Pray hands on.
Pray for somebody this week and let me know what the Lord did in their lives.
There are four key ingredients to praying for others when they are with you:
1. Pray in the Name of Jesus
Peter and John met a man who was lame and they prayed for him in the power and authority of Jesus’ name.
Acts 3:6 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.”
2. Pray, inviting person to participate.
When praying for someone, invite them to do something they could not do before you prayed.
Acts 9:32-34
As Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the Lord’s people who lived in Lydda. 33 There he found a man named Aeneas, who was paralyzed and had been bedridden for eight years. 34 “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and roll up your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up.
3. Pray when no one else will.
There may be times when you are the only one who has faith to pray for God do do something remarkable.
Acts 9:36-37,40-42
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor. 37 About that time she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upstairs room.
40 Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, “Tabitha, get up.” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up. 41 He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called for the believers, especially the widows, and presented her to them alive. 42 This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord.
4. Pray, hands on.
Ask permission to place you hand or hands on them and pray. Physical touch and nearness show mercy far more than distance and separation.
Acts 28:8 His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him.
Christians are called to pray for others. When you are face to face with the person you are praying for:
1. Pray in Jesus Name
2. Pray inviting person to participate.
3. Pray when no one else will.
4. Pray hands on.
Pray for somebody this week and let me know what the Lord did in their lives.
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