Praying For Others 07/05/20

Series: Pray Like This

Praying for Others

James 5:13-20

Intercession is to be a regular part of the Christian life.                

…pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect.

James 5:16

barriers to praying for others 

·      The prevalence of self-centered living. 

·      The abundance of needs for which to pray 

·      Many believers lack any personal prayer

the importance of intercession

Intercessory prayer is powerful.               

The illustration of Elijah reveals that anyone can pray powerfully. 

Because of Christ, we stand righteous before God; therefore, we can rest assured our prayers will have impact. 

Life situations demand praying for others.

who we should pray for 

·      the suffering                              

·      the sick   

·      those struggling with temptation

·      those in leadership

·      the lost 

what to pray for 

In all of these situations, we pray for God’s good to come, for God’s glory to be seen, and for God’s will to done.  

practical suggestions

1.    make a prayer list

2.    have a set number of people you pray for a day

3.    pray for people immediately

4.    Request prayer when needed

Prayer develops and displays love for others. 

Today’s Takeaways

1.    Believe in Christ, so that you can stand righteous before God.

2.    Know that if you are in Christ, your prayers are effective.

Commit to pray for others each day.