The Prayer List

[260 words] I’ve read it in several bulletins from many churches. It’s called “The Prayer List” and consists of the names of people who have either requested that we mention them in our prayers or who have had a request given by someone in their behalf. Of course, there is biblical precedence for this practice as the apostle Paul requested prayers from congregations on his behalf (Eph. 6:19; Col. 4:3; 1 Thess. 5:25). “The Prayer List” is merely a convenient reminder of these requests. I know that my memory is not what it once was, so I am grateful to have a written list of the names of those who have asked our congregation to remember them in our prayers to God. “The Prayer List” represents a great confidence in prayer. It says that those requesting and those asked to pray have a mutual belief that God will answer such…