Topeka Community of Christ Prayer Ministry
Topeka Community of Christ believes in the power of prayer and we would like to pray for you.
Intercessory Prayer
(Praying for Others) 13 Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. 14 Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. 16 Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. James: 5:13-16 NRSV Intercessory prayer is a special type of prayer where an individual prays on behalf of others. It involves seeking God's intervention and help for the needs of others.
Intercessory prayer is an act of love and compassion where one person selflessly dedicates their time and energy to pray for the well-being of others. It is a powerful tool that has been used for centuries to help people in times of need. Our Prayer Ministry maintains a list of concerns, submitted by our friends and members. We circulate this list of concerns and prayer requests to members of our congregation, weekly by email, so they may pray for those in their time of need.
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We do not publish the prayer list on our website or social media accounts.
Our Prayers are addressed to God and ask for wholeness and well-being on behalf of the recipient. While the word healing sometimes is used, healing can come in many forms. Care is taken to present the recipient to God, who best understands a person’s needs.
This type of intercessory prayer is not a sacrament; may be offered by anyone; may or may not be offered in public ministry (such as a worship service); shares the need for wholeness and well-being, often arising from illness or crisis; and is addressed to God on behalf of others. This ministry is available online, to reach out to those who do not have a church home, can not physically attend our church facility or do not know how to access this type of ministry. Please visit our Prayer Ministry page to submit a request for prayers. |
Bible quotes about the benefits of prayer.
Prayer is a foundational aspect of many religious experiences, offering comfort, guidance, and a sense of connection to the divine. The following Bible verses highlight the importance and benefits of prayer.
Philippians 4:6-7 - "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
This passage illustrates the calming effect of prayer, suggesting that it can alleviate anxiety and provide a peace beyond human comprehension.
This passage illustrates the calming effect of prayer, suggesting that it can alleviate anxiety and provide a peace beyond human comprehension.
James 5:16 - "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."
Here, the focus is on the communal aspect of prayer and its power to heal, not just physically but emotionally and spiritually, emphasizing the effectiveness of prayer from those who live righteously.
Here, the focus is on the communal aspect of prayer and its power to heal, not just physically but emotionally and spiritually, emphasizing the effectiveness of prayer from those who live righteously.
Matthew 21:22 - "And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith."
This verse connects the efficacy of prayer with the presence of faith, suggesting that faith is a critical component in receiving answers to prayer.
This verse connects the efficacy of prayer with the presence of faith, suggesting that faith is a critical component in receiving answers to prayer.
1 John 5:14-15 - "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him."
These verses offer assurance of God's attentiveness to prayers that align with His will, providing believers with confidence in their prayer life.
These verses offer assurance of God's attentiveness to prayers that align with His will, providing believers with confidence in their prayer life.
Jeremiah 29:12 - "Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you."
This promise from God to the Israelites emphasizes His readiness to listen to prayers, suggesting a direct and personal relationship between the believer and the divine.
This promise from God to the Israelites emphasizes His readiness to listen to prayers, suggesting a direct and personal relationship between the believer and the divine.
Psalm 145:18 - "The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth."
This verse highlights the closeness of God to those who engage in sincere prayer, indicating that prayer is a means to experience God's presence.
This verse highlights the closeness of God to those who engage in sincere prayer, indicating that prayer is a means to experience God's presence.
Matthew 6:6 - "But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."
Jesus teaches the value of private prayer here, suggesting that there is merit in seeking a personal and intimate dialogue with God, away from the public eye.
Jesus teaches the value of private prayer here, suggesting that there is merit in seeking a personal and intimate dialogue with God, away from the public eye.
Each of these verses from the Bible captures a different facet of prayer's benefits, from peace and healing to the assurance that God hears and responds.
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