{"id":755298,"date":"2021-08-31T05:00:29","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T10:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/churchanswers.com\/?p=755298"},"modified":"2021-08-31T06:40:12","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T11:40:12","slug":"7-ways-you-just-know-somebodys-praying-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/churchanswers.com\/blog\/7-ways-you-just-know-somebodys-praying-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways You Just Know Somebody\u2019s Praying for You"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week, my family had a memorial service for my mom, who unexpectedly died last week. My father-in-law is also seemingly in his last days, and we remain by his bedside. Their respective faith in Christ has allowed us to grieve differently than the world does, but the grief is still real.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the things that keeps us moving forward, though, is the recognition that believers are praying for us. Based on my experience, here are some ways we know prayer is happening:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Brothers and sisters in Christ let us know they\u2019re praying for us.<\/b> That\u2019s an obvious assumption, I know, but here\u2019s my point: just knowing believers have said they\u2019re praying for us reminds us others are with us in our grief. I\u2019m glad they\u2019ve sent us cards, emails, and texts.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. God\u2019s strength in us is renewed every day. <\/b>Some days, the emotional and physical fatigue has been overwhelming. You grieve one loss as you prepare for a second one. Somehow, though, you find strength to press on \u2013 because God\u2019s people are praying.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. We somehow sleep when the burden is heavy.<\/b> True, sleep doesn\u2019t always come easily\u2014and sometimes it occurs as naps during the day more than hours in the night\u2014but sleep does come. God grants us that rest in response to the prayers of others.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. When we need to be alert and focused, God has guided us.<\/b> All of us must make important decisions in times like these, and we often do so without sufficient rest when grief overwhelms us. Somehow, though, God always grants grace and guidance just when we need it. Others have been praying that way for us.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. The stress of these days has not led to arguing and division.<\/b> As a pastor, I\u2019ve seen just the opposite happen too often. Families squabble. Conflicting opinions get exacerbated. Hearts get hardened. Prayer has a way, though, of breaking through those potential walls.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. We grieve, but with the assurance of heaven and hope. <\/b>Our assurance is not a crutch for a weak people; it\u2019s the confident faith that our God keeps His Word to those who love Him. Resurrection is reality\u2014not fiction. As God\u2019s people pray, our faith grows amid pain.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. We just know we\u2019re not alone. <\/b>I can\u2019t explain it, actually. The Comforter in us has been so real we can\u2019t deny His work. God\u2019s Word has been so encouraging we look forward to hearing His voice each day. God\u2019s presence in response to the prayers of His people has been undeniable. And, that\u2019s exactly what we\u2019ve needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Would you as part of the Church Answers family say a prayer for my family today?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This week, my family had a memorial service for my mom, who unexpectedly died last week. My father-in-law is also seemingly in his last days, and we remain by his bedside. Their respective faith in Christ has allowed us to grieve differently than the world does, but the grief is still real. 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