“Then Abraham prayed to God, and God healed Abimelech, and also healed his wife and female slaves so that they bore children..”
– Genesis 20:17
At the age of 75, Abraham was promised by the Lord that he would be the father of many nations. He waited 25 years—until he was 100—for this promise to be fulfilled. During this time, Abraham faced many challenges. Before Sarah became pregnant, Abraham prayed for King Abimelech’s household, whose women could not conceive. After he prayed for others, Sarah conceived. The lesson: pray and give even when you’re in need. My friend, you say I am in need. Pray out of your need. Pray for other people. Pray for other saints. Pray for your enemies. Pray for the wicked people in your life. Pray for them. Give out of your need. Serve out of your need. Help out of your need. Bless out of your need. Just watch as God opens up so much blessing in your life. |
Prayer
Holy Spirit, guide me in praying for others, even as I face my own needs.
Reflection
How many times have you lifted others up in prayer, only to see God pour out unexpected blessings in your own life?
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