Twice yesterday in public settings I got into spiritual conversations with complete strangers. Twice I felt prompted to pray with people right on the spot in public. I asked if I could pray with them and both accepted and bowed their heads. The prayers were simple and short but heartfelt. Ministry happened through the gift of prayer.
We may not have the resources to help every person with every need around us. The one gift we can give anyone around us is the gift of prayer. Prayer transcends strangers creating a bond between God and the one you pray for. Prayer transcends time and space as you can pray for anyone at anytime anywhere around the world. Prayer is a gift.
Prayer offers hope. Prayer offers comfort. Prayer can provide peace. Prayer can give a person direction. Prayer can lift burdens. Prayer can convict of sin. Prayer can call prodigals back home. Prayer can do anything God can do because God is the object of prayer. God working through prayer can do anything.
So offer people the gift of prayer. To be more specific, look for those opportunities to pray with people in person. You can do it in a parking lot, in a store, at a restaurant, or over the phone. Sometimes I text prayers to people. Prayer is the gift that really makes a difference. Look for those opportunities. When God prompts you to pray for someone go for it.
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