Paul end the fifteenth chapter of Romans with a request for prayer and prayer for his readers in Rome. Consider the basis of his request, the nature of his request and the purpose thereof. Then consider Paul’s prayer for his fellow believers in Rome.
30My friends, by the power of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the love that comes from the Holy Spirit, I beg you to pray sincerely with me and for me. 31Pray that God will protect me from the unbelievers in Judea, and that his people in Jerusalem will be pleased with what I am doing. 32Ask God to let me come to you and have a pleasant and refreshing visit. 33I pray that God, who gives peace, will be with all of you. Amen. (Contemporary English Version)
Let us remember the power of prayer this week and be faithful in exercising that power. Sylvia’s father (age 91, a widower) could use a prayer as he is in the hospital with a bladder infection. Jill’s daughter, Alexa, has been released from the hospital but is in need of continuing prayer. Will you join your fellow believing bloggers and pray?
I will be praying for Sylvia’s dad. Oh, and Justine, it’s better to talk to God rather than say ‘pretty prayers’, which are often just empty words. Keep doing what you are doing, God is surely pleased that you come to talk to Him. God bless you all.
Sorry to hear about Sylvia’s dad–I’ll add him in my prayers as well as you both. Hugs too.
For the longest time now, I’ve wished that I knew how to pray what I call “pretty”. I can’t do it, no matter how many times I’ve tried. So, I stick with just talking to God, as if He was right here with me. Which He is, of course. But I still wish I could pray pretty!
Justine 😮 )
Gianna sent me, but your name didn’t sound exactly like Chuck. LOL