Praying for Others

  • Praying for Others,  The Power of Prayer

    My Sweet Hour of Prayer

    Yesterday, my church started a 24-hour prayer marathon.  The idea is that people sign up to pray for 1 hour at the church creating a constant stream of prayers offered over the course of the 24 hours.  To prepare for this event, prayer cards were submitted listing people or things that needed prayer.  We’ve had these events before and honestly I didn’t make enough effort to participate.  The idea of praying for 1 solid hour seemed a little overwhelming.  This year, I decided I was going to participate, and I signed up for a late shift, 11 p.m. – 12 p.m.  Staying up late is a challenge for me.  I…

  • Praying for Others

    I’ll Pray For You

    I think the use of social media has caused us to say things sometimes without following through with our word or maybe not truly meaning what we say.  Have you ever wondered if all the hundreds of people who reply to a post on Facebook with “I’ll pray for you” really follow through?  I’m betting many do not for various reasons.  When everyone else posts something, there can sometimes be a drive to join in.  I don’t think people “forget” to pray, life happens and they just forget to follow through.    Prayer is powerful but I think it’s also sacred too.  Here are a few ideas the next time…