Posts Tagged ‘pray for others’
How to Stand in the Gap in Prayer
How to pray effectively for others who are in need of help but who are unable or unwilling to pray for themselves is called standing in the gap. Standing in the gap is a form of intercessory prayer where our prayers bridge the gap between God and people who are cut off from God’s helping…
Read MoreHow to Start a Prayer Group for Mutual Support and Care
One of the secrets of having a group of trusted friends you can count on is to form a small prayer group of those who support each other in prayer through the sharing of personal needs, struggles and opportunities as subjects of group prayer. Here are some ideas on how to form a mutual prayer…
Read MoreOffering “Living Prayers” for Those Whose Child Is Acutely or Chronically Ill
When someone you care about has a child who is acutely or chronically ill, praying for them involves caring actions or “living prayers” as well as words offered in prayer. Here are some guidelines and tips. How to do this prayer practice 1. Pray with others about the situation first. In the Scriptures, a man…
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