Praying for the people in your life
A simple weekly rhythm, and how to pray in hard situations
Written by AI, not by a pastor or theologian. Bible passages are quoted from the Berean Standard Bible by the app.
01Why pray for others
Praying for someone else is one of the most ordinary things Christians do, and one of the oldest. The Bible is full of people bringing others to God: parents for children, friends for friends, leaders for their people, and Jesus himself for his followers.
1First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— 2for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. 3This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Paul writing to a young church leader about how the church should pray.
Notice how wide the circle is. Everyone, including people in authority, including people we may not agree with. Praying for others pulls our attention outward. Over time, it tends to change how we see the people we pray for.
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