Tonight while Twittering, I had the opportunity to do something that I consider a priviledge; and, that is to pray for someone who needs it. A mother is in distress and asking for prayer for her baby son who is fighting to live. Is it someone that I know? No, it isn’t; does that matter? I don’t think so. People in need are, people in need…prayer addresses that need in a proactive way. Some people have a problem with Twitter requests for prayer. I don’t think that’s a problem; I think it is an effective and powerful use of Twitter. Twitter is built on relationships…if someone is offended by a request for prayer (help) then they will just unfollow; and that, is that.
So, on the recommendation of another person that I do follow…there was an urgent request for prayer for a baby who may or may not survive the night ( I hope he does and is a testimony to the power of God’s healing). I believe in God and the power of prayer. Faith is a muscle that must be exercised to grow and strengthen.
God says that whenever two or more agree together…he is there in the midst of it. So, by gathering unified people in prayer for a specific need…there is more power in that prayer. Will the beautiful baby boy live…I do not know; but, what I do know…is that I believe by joining with other believers online, in the moment of need, that God will send the comforter there to be with the child, his family, and friends who desperately need love and support.
So please God, you know the need, please help them out; touch the wee one and heal him. He needs the touch that only you can give! Please guide the doctors, nurses, technicians, and lab people to use the skills you have blessed them with. Help them to do what they humanly can do; and, please supply the miraculous touch that they can’t supply. Amen!
This isn’t the first time I have prayed for others online. There have been many instances. There will be more. It actually could be a ministry to pray for those online who request it. It is sort of like what i try to teach my children about hearing a siren…to me that means someone is in need; and as emergency personel, police, fire fighters/engines, etc go to help…we provide a little prayer support. Remember when you see a need posted on line asking for prayer; that it could be you in need next time…would you want people to respond or ignore your request for prayer? Do you believe in the power of prayer?
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