Your Bonds Are Loosed When You Pray for Others

 "Then the LORD restored Job's fortunes when he prayed for his friends, and the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before." Job 42:10


There are times when we believe that our problems will be solved merely by asking God. However, this notion is not entirely true. When we pray, God provides us with a way to solve our problems, meaning after you pray and receive guidance from God, there is something you must do. God has His part, and you have yours. Therefore, don't be deceived into thinking that just praying without taking action will make everything alright.

The second thing we see in today's verse is that Job was freed when he prayed for his friends. Sometimes, God answers your needs based on how you care for and pray for others.

In the Lord's Prayer, there is a part that says, "Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us." Luke 11:4. Our God is just, so the way you treat others is the same way you will be treated. Luke 6:38 says, "Give, and it will be given to you..." There are things that even when you ask God, the answers He will give you involve something you need to do to get what you want. Our lesson today is about praying for others.

The church today has a problem of selfish people, especially when it comes to prayer. Many prayers today are "give me, give me" and "I ask," I ask." Even in prayer sessions and events, many prayers are about personal requests, especially for economic success. But God wants us to pray for each other and build each other up.

When you dedicate yourself to praying for others and wishing them well, God blesses the work you are doing, making it successful, and even if you face challenges, God in His grace provides solutions.

So today, if you have been reluctant to pray for others, ask God to give you the willingness. This is a ministry that even Jesus Christ practiced on earth.

Prayer: Oh Lord Jesus, grant me the spirit of love to pray for my brethren and all those in need of Your grace so that I may also receive Your blessings. Amen.

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