“I’m Praying For You”


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Typically, in our American culture, we grab coffee while we hang out and talk.  It’s common for most of us.  I did just that with a friend last week while he explained in great detail what was going on in his life and a struggle he was dealing with.  Sometimes, things are just out of our control which is difficult because we don’t like to feel so unsure of what is going to happen next

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As we finished our coffee and tossed away our cups, I did what most of us do and assured my friend that God was in control and told him I was there for him whenever he needed to talk.  The heat of the summer air hit our faces as we walked out of the coffee shop, I said what has become as common in the church as getting a cup of coffee: “I’m praying for you, bro.”  He shrugged his shoulders while looking at his shoes and said, “Yeah, thanks man.”  Then, there’s the obligatory bro hug and we part ways.

While I was driving home, I began to think more about how I responded and how he responded.  Why do people just shrug off our response when we give it?  Because, we want answers!  A relationship that rips your heart out and you don’t understand why…needing a job and it’s not provided right away…a family member or close friend is sick and we can’t explain it…

It occurred to me that we’ve made offering to pray for someone as common and typical as grabbing a cup of coffee.  We don’t even think about it anymore.  It’s become almost an instinctual and reactive response.  Prayer is truly the most powerful action we can choose in life as a believer.  We are all are one prayer away from our life being radically and completely changed.  Yet, somehow we have reduced it’s power by making it a typical response.

And honestly, it’s our fault.  Do we actually do what we said we’d do?  Do we keep our word?  Do we get on our knees and storm the gates of heaven for one another?  Do we even remember to pray?  Don’t simply throw the phrase “I’ll pray for you” out there in order to be polite- mean it wholeheartedly.

If someone says to you, “I’m praying for you”, you should take heart.  Your faith should be encouraged and strengthened because someone has gone to the Creator of the Universe on your behalf and taken your request to God the Father.

May we put aside “politeness” and be genuine in what we say.  May we hold our heads just a little higher because we know a brother or sister in Christ has our backs spiritually in prayer.

6 Responses to ““I’m Praying For You””

  1. David Brock June 25, 2012 at 10:33 am #

    One way I overcome this is by actually taking a few minutes to then pray for them right there with them! It’s such a humbling experience!

    • jasoncastellente June 25, 2012 at 11:03 am #

      Great point! I had someone do that with me a few months ago and it was great. It gave the prayer more impact and significance for me because they took the time to do that.

  2. Colette H. Rickards June 26, 2012 at 10:25 am #

    Good article, Jason. I have been convicted of this myself and try to pray right away so that I don’t turn out to be a plain old liar. I really take the privilege of going directly to the Throne of God to make intercession seriously. But, alas, I am a mere human who can be distracted so easily. I think it is best to not procrastinate on this amazing gift God has given us. It is awesome to know that, when in prayer, I am directly connected to heaven.

    • jasoncastellente June 26, 2012 at 12:36 pm #

      Great insight. It’s extremely important to pray right away. But, I think it’s also important to follow up with the person we are praying for, not only to encourage them but also for us to see whether God has answered our prayers. Answered prayer will certainly give anyone a faith boost!

      • Bill Evans June 26, 2012 at 3:56 pm #

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        • jasoncastellente June 27, 2012 at 3:19 pm #

          Thank you for taking the time to check out my articles. I’d certainly be willing to talk about it with you. Shoot me a link to the website so I can check out what you guys have got up there so far. I’d love to see if we could potentially work something out.

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