Praying for others is a satisfying act of kindness performed by God's people.  Where else could you find a more God-pleasing job?

          The Prayer Chain at Grace is a wonderful way to do just that.  It requires a few minutes each day in earnest prayer.  How do we know what to pray for?  A publication from the Charles Stanley Institute tells us about a Life-Changing Prayer.  For a complete copy of this publication and/or to pray daily for others, please contact Sarah Lanier at 362-4901.

Can you pray for a friend without knowing the details of his need?

          A friend may simply ask you, "Just pray for me."  Other times, the Holy Spirit may move you with a desire to pray for someone.  How can we ask God for something when we don't know what it is?

          The disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to talk with God. (Luke 11:1)  We have the incredible opportunity to converse with the Creator of this universe, so naturally we want to know how.  The awesome truth is that we can have a positive and powerful impact on the life of someone else, even when we lack all of the information we think we need.

          My friends, we can bless the life of anyone through prayer.  God will hear is and answer us, and will have an impact on that life that will, in turn, impact countless other lives.

What is the Life-Changing Prayer?

          Most of us know the magnificent Lord's Prayer, the one that Jesus taught His disciples.  The Scriptures offer us another amazing prayer on behalf of others.  While writing to the Colossian church, Paul revealed his prayer for that fellowship of believers.  We can accommodate this model prayer for own uses, interceding for everyone we know while being confident that God will answer it every time.  This prayer is found in Colossians 1:9-14.  Paul prayed for his friends' wisdom, for their daily walk, and for the bearing of fruit, and for their strengthening.

Again, to become involved in the Grace Lutheran Prayer Chain, please contact Sarah Lanier at 362-4901.