Wow I just opened up the flood gates! I was at church last night and heard a message on praying for people. It was really more about praying for people as a way to evangalise. It made sence to me that we often seem to thing evangalism is preaching to people but the truth is many times people need to feel cared for. Many people feel God does not care for them but when you pray for them...stand back and watch their ideas change.
I sent out a bulletin asking people if they had anything they wanted prayer for. In 4 hours I had 8 requests with people opening up to me their most painful needs. People really seem to respond to this!
I encourage everyone to offer prayer for someone this week. Then go ahead and pray with them right then. Don't just say "I'm praying for you." Let them hear it so that they know you mean it! It will really make people feel better and cared for. That will help spread the good news of Christ!
I sent out a bulletin asking people if they had anything they wanted prayer for. In 4 hours I had 8 requests with people opening up to me their most painful needs. People really seem to respond to this!
I encourage everyone to offer prayer for someone this week. Then go ahead and pray with them right then. Don't just say "I'm praying for you." Let them hear it so that they know you mean it! It will really make people feel better and cared for. That will help spread the good news of Christ!
