GOD HAS GIVEN US AN INCREDIBLE GIFT FOR BLESSING OTHERS!

BIBLE PASSAGE:
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you 
and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.”  
(Numbers 6:24-26)

MEDITATION:
Have you ever suddenly thought about someone and felt the need to pray for them?
It can happen ‘out of the blue’ and it is up to us to respond to those feelings.
But if we don’t know what is going on in their lives, 
then how do we pray for them?

When we read the scriptures in Numbers, we are given a great example 
of how to pray for others (even if we are unaware of their needs).
And the beauty of praying in this manner is, 
we don’t HAVE to know what they need, we simply pray for the Lord 
to bless them, show them His grace, and provide them with peace.

What an incredible gift!
We can call on the Lord to bless others at any time, in any situation, 
without knowing their specific needs! 

ACTION:
If you have concerns about someone, but are unsure of how to pray for them,
use the example in Numbers 6:24-26.
Whenever someone ‘comes to mind’ and you feel they need prayer, 
don’t procrastinate, but pray for them right then no matter where you are.

When we pray for others, 
we don’t have to pray lengthy well-articulated prayers,
we just need to express our concerns for their welfare, 
and ask the Lord to help them in whatever situation they are in.
We should also pray often for God to bless those who are actively serving Him.

Pray,
“Heavenly Father, thank You for giving me an example of how to 
pray for others in their time of need. Forgive me for the times 
I have had sudden thoughts about someone but failed to pray for 
them immediately. Help me to remember how to pray for others 
whenever I do not know their specific needs. Teach me to pray 
more from my heart than from my mind. Remind me that when I 
pray for others, I am asking You to bless them and not giving 
You instructions.” 

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