One Simple Statement

Recovering from a broken pelvis, my 88-year-old mother in law, in one simple statement, reminded me last night of an important reason to pray for other people when she said:

“You have to pray when you can

because when you’re really sick,

you rely on other people to pray for you.”

“Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You'll need them throughout your life. God's Word is an indispensable weapon.

In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out”

(Ephesians 6:13-18 MSG).