“Constantly Pray For Others!”

“Constantly Pray For Others!”(II Th.1:11-12).
Our spiritual strengthening does not depend solely on our efforts but also strongly on the constant prayers of others who intercede for us.
The song “You pray for me and I pray for you” gives the impression that prayer is transactional – as if, if I do not pray for you, you would not pray for me. Or if you do not pray for me, I would not pray for you.
“Pray for me/us” should be our most common request from fellow brethren. Our desire to pray for others should be equal to our zeal for the things of God.
During his earthly ministry, Jesus healed some sick people because of their faith, and he healed others because of the faith of the people who brought them to him.
We need the constant prayers of others, and we have to pray constantly for others – especially that they should hold on to what they have gained while aiming for the crown at the winning point.
Paul is our role model from whom we should learn about constantly praying for the spiritual strengthening of others.
These few examples can suffice: “We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers” (I Th.1:3). “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy…”(Phi.1:3-4). He equally asks for prayers, as in. “Pray for us…(Col.4:3), and also personal prayers as in, “pray that I may proclaim…”(Col.4:4).
We end these examples with today’s text:
“With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfil every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith.”
Worthy of note is the content of the prayer of the text: “that our God may count you worthy of his calling…” “Many are called, but few are chosen.” To be found worthy of God’s calling is to become a chosen.
Question to ponder upon: Are you worthy of God’s calling? If not, why not?
If you are worthy of God’s calling, then by his power, he will fulfil every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith.
All this is not about you; it is that “the name of the Lord may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Prayer: Holy Spirit prompt me daily to constantly pray for the spiritual strengthening of others and for them to pray for me as well. Amen!
Have a blessed day! Peace be with you!
Rev Babila Fochang.