An awesome primer on prayer and what we can learn from Paul.
Here's an excerpt:
Praying for others was such a dynamic part of Paul’s ministry, because he knew that it was important, not only for the ones he was praying for, but for himself as well. Jesus Himself said that all the laws of the prophets hung on two commandments: that you love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:36-40).
If you really stop to think about what it means to love your neighbor as yourself, you might understand the weight that it carries. We might not always honestly admit how much we love ourselves, but if you have a need, you’ll do just about anything to fulfill it, especially if it’s life altering. For instance, if you’re hungry, you will search for food. If you’re thirsty, you will find something to drink. If you become ill, you’ll seek out a doctor’s aid without giving it much thought at all. And if you have a dire need that nothing on earth can seem to help with, you will seek God “with your heart, soul and mind”.
Read the full article here:
https://livinggospeldaily.com/taking-notes-from-the-prayers-of-paul/
