who are you praying for?

Who are you praying for? You may get this e-devotion and see a prayer list at the bottom (if you read this on social media, the prayer list isn’t there). But I would like to know who is on your mind to pray for. I have people on my mind and in my prayers each. Do you?

Of coarse my family. They are always at the top of my list. Those closest to me are the ones who I think about and lift to God throughout the day. We are so blessed, Julie and I are. Family is important.

Our church and the people around our church are part of my daily prayers too.

Then there are friends and people who we have known through the years that stay on my mind.

So many people are close to my heart, and that is where God often reminds me to pray. Pray for those to come across your mind and who need a touch from God. Sometimes it is me that has a need.

I also pray for the situations that present themselves or that are current. Night before last there was a shooting a the University of Virginia, and I am praying for all impacted there. Often there are happenings around me that take my attention. It might be a wreck I pass by when driving or a news story. Stop and pray for those as well

I want to share with you today in this simple devotion a few of my thoughts about prayer. Also please share with me who you are praying for and how I can pray for you.

James 5:16 NLT

Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. A prayer of a righteous person, when it is brought about, can accomplish much.

So here are a couple of the things I take to heart and do in prayer…

Let someone know when you pray for them. Speak up. When someone comes across your mind, pray for them. If you can, tell them that you are praying for them.

Take opportunities to ask people how you can pray for them as it might change their life, or change you.

Put your hand on someone’s shoulder or hold their hand while you pray for them. That touch may be something that gives them peace or strength at that moment.

We are called by God to pray. Pray often. Prayer is a conversation between you and God. Listen to Him. Speak to God. It is simple, that simple, to pray.

Who are you praying for you?

Finally, I ask you to pray for my upcoming trip back to Cuba. I will be leading a retreat for pastors and coaches in the middle of Cuba. Would you support this trip financially? If so, please reach out to me at pastormh@gmail.com

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