Others

Prayer Minute #0054
Phil 2:4

Do we reach out to others and their needs?

Phil 2:4 says "Look not every man on his own things, but every man on the things of others."

Our scripture comes from the King James, and the word 'things' was understood years ago, but we understand it as 'needs' not just things. Needs can be concerns or physical needs. Through genuine prayer we can recognize needs in others so we can take them to the Lord. We find out those needs by listening to others.
Listening prayer involves both listening to the Lord and others. It will help us looking out for the interests of others when we pray.

Father, help us to listen to others when we pray with them. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.



©2005 Lewis Turner