“You Pray For Me And I Pray For You!”

“You Pray For Me And I Pray For You!”
Way back in 1997 I was to be operated upon for a nerve problem. After all the necessary tests and preparations it was left for me to go to the theatre. Prayer groups in my congregations of Nsimeyong and Bertoua went into serious prayers. Twenty two years today since then I have not had that operation, thanks to the power of the prayers of others. Maybe the best we can offer to others which is not tangible is prayer. How often do you pray for others? Do you often ask others to pray for you? The world is sustained by prayer, most particularly are the prayers we pray for others.
Life is full of challenges, and the worst of them all are the challenges from unreasonable and wicked men who do not have faith.
Paul requested the brethren in Thessalonica to pray for him and others “… that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be gloried… and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men, for not all have faith.” Indeed, some are wolves in sheep’s clothing ready to devour once their interests are threatened! Only prayer can deliver the faithfuls from such people and only prayer can ensure that justice, truth and righteousness are established when falsehood, chicanery and buffoonery are exposed!
It is not enough to ask others to pray for you, it is important to pray for the intercessors too. After asking for their prayers, Paul too prayed, “May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and the patience of Christ”(II Thes.3:1-5).
We truly need the love of God and the patience of Christ to overcome the hurdles of life; especially in times like this!
My friend, “you pray for me and I pray for you.
Weekend prayer: Lord, direct my heart to the love of God and the patience of Christ. Amen!
Have a blessed weekend! Peace be with you!