Praying for Others

Remember a neighbor

Understanding this phase

Think of someone whose needs you can hold in prayer.

Editorial reflection

Picture someone facing a difficult day, including a person you may not know well. Ask for their safety, support, and dignity. If the relationship is painful, compassion does not require unsafe contact or giving up healthy boundaries.

Scripture foundation

"Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints."

— Ephesians 6:18

"But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you."

— Matthew 5:44

"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men."

— 1 Timothy 2:1

Example prayer

God, care for those who are struggling today. Bring them trustworthy help and companionship. Show me a kind action I can take without overlooking safety or my own limits.