For years and years, especially in Southern Baptist, other Evangelical denominations.
It is the idea of " Intercessory Prayers."
The term has changed in recent times to " Prayer Warriors."
And I believe in praying for others, and I actually have a list I keep. And there are permanent members and there is a constant rotation going on...
I also believe strongly in what Christ said in Matthew 6:5-6.....
5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. "
That's why when I am asked to pray in public, it is quick.
I don't want to be like those deacons who pray for 15 minutes at the benediction.
That said, while God answers all prayers, sometimes the answer is "No."
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