What do people pray for you?

Have you ever given thought to how people pray for you? It is an unfortunate tendency among Christians to tell people we will be praying but then not pray. As Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica he was sure to pray for them. He prayed for them because of some specific things.

1. Their work of faith, labor of love, and steadfastness of hope in Christ was evident and clear in his mind so Paul prayed.
2. Paul prayed for them because he knew they were loved and chosen by God.
3. Paul prayed for them because they were imitators of right faith full of endurance and the joy of the Holy Spirit.

Why do people pray for you? Do your prayer requests always deal in the negative or physical? In a humble way do you ask people to pray for your work of faith, labor of love, and steadfastness of hope in Christ? Do you remember to pray for people for no other reason than they are loved and chosen by God?

Father, I want to pray today for Pat Barrett and Commissioner Roan. Pat's work of faith, labor of love, and steadfastness of hope in Christ are so evident and clear. It is obvious that You love her and have chosen her. As she imitates right faith full of endurance and sets the example with the joy of the Holy Spirit please guide her. You know the Comissioner's Court is meeting next Monday to rule on funding the road project in Brazos River Acres. Be with Commissioner Roan as he makes his case and request. Guide the ministry that Pat leads. Guide Mambrino Baptist Church. Guide Brazos River Baptist Church. May we set the example. May You see fit to use us. May our faith go forth everywhere. May Your glory shine forth.

Because of Christ

Amen