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Why do we ask others to pray when we can pray for ourselves?

with Michael Easley
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Why do we ask others to pray when we can pray for ourselves?

with Michael Easley
Why do we ask others to pray when we can pray for ourselves? A candid conversation about gossip, performative prayer, and the Biblical instruction to bear one another's burdens.

Q:My question has to do with the idea of asking others to pray for whatever. I follow several Christian social media groups, for example. I find myself overwhelmed by the requests for prayer, often for “Unspoken needs” as “God knows.” I have been dealing with a serious cancer for 5 years and I know the prayers of many have been pivotal.
On the other hand, I find myself wondering why we ask others to pray when we are able to pray for our concerns ourselves.

 

Mentioned:

Matthew 6:6, Galatians 6:2, 2 Thessalonians 3:1, Colossians 1:9-10

 

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Topics

  • Prayer

References

  • 2 Thessalonians, Colossians, Galatians, Matthew

Tags

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:1, Colossians 1:9-10, Galatians 6:2, Matthew 6:6, prayer
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