It’s definitely time to talk about Pastor’s Wife and Praying for Others.
Today, someone on a Christian television show said in order to pray for a person, we must know details of their prayer request. I disagree. In fact, that’s the craziest thing I’ve ever heard!
What intercession is…
When someone asks us to pray for them, Pastor’s wife, we have a limited role in the process.
Our job is to pray according to God’s Word and allow the Holy Spirit to do the rest.
You see, we are human and can often fall short in prayer because we do not know how to pray the way we ought. We also don’t know how to conduct ourselves in handling prayer. That’s later.
But, during those times we pray for others, the Holy Spirit steps in (and steps up) to intercede for us with groanings that cannot be uttered.
Everyone does not have the spiritual maturity associated with keeping a confidence, refraining from personal judgment or abstaining from discussing what they learn about others. Now, if people volunteer information, that’s different. I’m discussing the need to inquire…to ask.
In our roles, we have several opportunities to hear very sensitive information about individuals lives. We have to be careful to cast the cares as soon as we hear them so that we d not become burdened or stressed. Prayer is the perfect place to release the cares we often care for members of our church. I learned early on that I cannot carry the hurts and pains of those I love. Prayer became the perfect conduit for transferring those cares to the One that can bring about change.
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Relying on the Holy Spirit builds faith
Years ago, if someone asked me to pray, I would often respond with, “I sure will, what’s going on?” Then, the Lord prompted me to begin praying for people without asking any questions. Initially, it was like walking in a strange room blindfolded. It was a journey in faith, but it trained me to pray God’s word and not according to feeling or emotion. You see, emotion doesn’t move the hand of God; He is only true to faith and His Word.
Motives…a great gauge
Some people want to know specific prayer requests simply because they are…well… nosy. You know I’m right.
Others operate in the need to control and be “in the know” – both can be issues of pride. Godsy Girl, once we realize that God does not “need” us to bring deliverance; the more effective we can be in ministry, prayer and relationships. In fact, often times, after I pray for a person, they say I accurately prayed for their situation WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING what it was! What a blessing! It’s a blessing because during those times, the Holy Spirit of God gets all the glory.
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