Paul tells us not to become weary of doinggood for at the right time we will reap a harvest of righteousness if we do not giveup (Gal. 6:9). - P168
When the people for whom we pray share bad news, we shouldremind ourselves that through interceding we are building our faith, servingothers, and honoring God. - P168
First, consider how prayer benefits you. When you pray for others, you are exer-cising empathy. Weeping with those who weep will cause you to be emptied ofselfishness and make you more perceptive and considerate. - P185
You will learn to be
present with others in silence when words are inappropriate. When it is time to speak, you will be able to find the right words. - P185
Not only will it equip you
better social skills, but intercession is also great spiritual training.
- P185
When pray-ing for others, you will feel some of their pain and frustration and learn to pray
through such heartache. In doing so, you are training yourself to persevere in
prayer when you face your own trials and temptations. - P185
Even when you do not
see results for the people for whom you are praying, thank God for how your
prayers are building your faith. - P185
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