Over the years I've prayed for and ministered to a lot of people. It's something I love doing.
Here are a few suggestions when praying for other people:
Pray appropriately.
Different situations demand different prayers. You would probably pray differently for a stranger in the mall than you would a close friend at a home group.
Call to mind the person's worth.
Remember, Jesus left His place in heaven and came to earth as a babe in a stable for this very person.
You are a minister of the new covenant.
We are called by God to be bearers of glad tidings, ambassadors of His kingdom, and ministers of His new covenant. (II Cor. 3:6)
Pray with faith the things you "know".
As you begin to pray, pray what you know in your heart, as little or as much as that may be.
Leave out your opinion.
Ask God to make it clear to you what He is saying to the person.
Don't be surprised by opposition from the enemy.
Realize there is a spiritual war going on. Often there will be distractions that try to draw away your attention or the person's you are praying for. Keep focused!
You don't have anything to prove.
Just pray and don't feel like you have to apologize or explain if it "doesn't work". Leave the results to Him
The person should leave feeling loved.
If the person leaves your presence feeling loved, you can't go wrong.
Remember, it is always right to pray.
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