How to Pray for Brothers and Sisters in Christ

Paul and Timothy had heard about the good things happening in Colossae and were inspired to write the church a letter. In their letter, they explained how they were praying for the church. Their example shows us how we, too, should pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ. Specifically, it shows us how we should pray when we do not know of a specific need they have.

“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son” (Colossians 1:9-13):

They prayed for the church to have:

1.   The knowledge of His will

2.   Wisdom

3.   Spiritual understanding

4.   Strength from the power of God

5.   Patience

6.   Joy in longsuffering

Please pray these six things.

Paul also explained why they prayed for these things.

1.   So they people would please the Lord in how they walk with Him.

2.   So that they would be fruitful in every way.

3.   So that their knowledge of God would increase.

Verse 12 also teaches us to pray these prayers with thanksgiving–to thank God for saving our brothers and sisters. Doing so promotes unity and brotherly love.

Finally, these scriptures teach us that we should let others know we are praying for them. A quick text, email, or hand-written note that lets someone know they are being thought of and prayed for is an incredible way to edify others.

The kingdom will be blessed because of your prayers! Now, let us pray …

Rick Lovall                                                                                                                             

Director

UPCI Stewardship 

Prayer for Helps

(I Corinthians 12:28)

Oftentimes, our churches are cleaned, papers filed, chairs put away, bulletin boards maintained, and visitors taken to and from church. These are a few examples of the actions of those who are blessed with the gift of “helps” in our churches around the world. Many saints are unaware of the invisible “few” that anticipate the needs of others and do it; yes, unseen and oftentimes overlooked. At this time, I believe it is important that we pray God’s blessing upon them.



• Pray that God will bless each and every assembly with “helps.” Pray that their hands will be strengthened as they lift up the hands of those in ministry. (Exodus 17:11-12)
• Pray that they will know how their gift edifies the Body of Christ. (Ephesians 4:16)
• Pray that they will never be weary or get discouraged. (Galatians 6:9) Help them to know that God is their reward. (Matthew 24:45)
• Pray that “helps” in the church will be of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost, and wisdom. (Acts 6:3)
• Pray that God will supply all their needs. (Philippians 4:19)
• Pray that they will remain joyful as they serve. (Colossians 3:23-24)
• Pray that they will remain faithful in service. (Hebrews 3:5)

Elaine Griffiths

District Prayer Coordinator

Canadian Plains District

PRAISE REPORTS!

Leah: 

• Thank you for your prayers. I had no negative effects from the procedure. The cyst on my pancreas is stable and needs to just be watched. 

Patti: 

• Prayers helped. Thank you. 

The World Network of Prayer Presents 

24/7 WATCH: A Year-Round Initiative for 24/7 Prayer

As of January 1, 2023, WNOP has continued the 24/7 prayer and fasting chain worldwide. It has been such a great success in 2022 that it was requested again. Each week WNOP is posting a prayer focus as daily prayer for the entire week. Also, weekly a video is posted on the WNOP Facebook Page of a prayer leader and/or minister leading in periodic prayer.

Many people throughout the world have signed up by committing in their hearts unto God that they will consistently join together in united prayer and fasting. WNOP also has partnered with those in local churches who are already a part of a current 24-hour prayer chain. All of these hours of consecration are culminating to help provide a complete mass prayer covering over the entire Church body and to help bring greater success in all that we do in Christ! Together, let’s “watch and pray” and behold great and mighty things in the kingdom of God! Let’s prevail over the enemy with victory and declare, “Not on My Watch!”



Flo Shaw

WNOP Director

November 24/7 WATCH (WEEK 1)

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2023 WNOP Events

• 24/7 WATCH (January 1 – December 31)
• Detroit Metro Prayer Summons (November 10-11)
• Operation Jamaica (November 12-20)
• First Australia WNOP Regional Prayer Summit (November 17-19)
• **South Carolina District Prayer Conference (Dates TBD)
• **Arkansas District Prayer Conference (Dates TBD)
• **Oklahoma District Prayer Conference (Dates TBD)
• Operation Turkey (Rescheduled Dates TBD)
• YM + WNOP Summons (Rescheduled Dates TBD)
• SoCal District WNOP Regional Summons (January 4-5, 2024)
• New York Metro District WNOP Prayer Conference (January 2024, Dates TBD)
• WNOP International Summons: Restoration Church, St. Charles, MO (June 13-15, 2024)

Note: **Some events are District Board approved, but promoted by WNOP. Also, more 2023 event dates may be added to the WNOP Calendar later as approved by the Executive Board or submitted (District). For more info, please contact WNOP at 636-229-7986.