We always start with an opening prayer when we begin something in the church, whether it is a worship service, prayer meeting, Bible study, retreat, conference, or anything else. Somehow, when we say “opening prayer,” what comes to people’s minds is that it is something that is a part of the program. While it is …
Prayer for Wisdom
God commanded us to pray to Him. One of the things we should pray to God for is the well-being of our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. In other words, as Christians, we are called to pray for fellow believers. That is one of the reasons why a Christian should be part of a church community. It is a means that God has ordained for us to receive grace.
If we are wondering whether a fellow brother or sister in Christ needs prayer, what we can do is simply ask them. That is the only definite way for us to know if they need prayers and what the things are that we can pray for them. There are many different scenarios and ways for you to ask your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ what they need.
A prayer line works similarly to an emergency hotline. For example, if you just got into an accident and need urgent medical help, you directly contact an emergency hotline like 911. In the area of mental health, there are also hotlines.
Whenever we close our prayer by saying the phrase “in Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen,” let it be something that we say not out of mere repetition or tradition, but something that we speak out of faith in the finished work of Christ, knowing that we can only approach God’s throne of grace through Him.
Heavenly Father, all wisdom and understanding come from You alone. I pray that name of the person shall delight in the fear of You, which is the beginning of wisdom, and that they shall always walk in wisdom, prudence, and good sense. May they always desire wisdom more than gold and that they shall always hate what is evil and turn their feet away from it. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.