Brothers and sisters, pray for us.
1 Thessalonians 5:25 NIV
Pray for Us
Trinity Church is the oldest Anglican church in New Brunswick. It was funded and built in 1789 by the people of Kingston. When the original Loyalist settlers drew lots for their land, it was agreed that the first three would donate one acre at the adjoining corner of each lot next to the parsonage property for the purpose of building a church. The original structure consisted of just the nave, which was built in the Georgian style with rounded arch windows.
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As sons and daughters of the Living God, Christians have some great privileges, one of the greatest being prayer. In any place, at any time, we can enter into God’s presence in prayer, knowing that our Heavenly Father is listening. The apostle Paul understood the power of prayer and speaks to this in 1 Thessalonians 5:25: “Brothers and sisters, pray for us.” If praying is one of our greatest privileges, praying for others is both a privilege and a plea. These four simple words reveal a profound truth about the Christian life: none of us are meant to stand alone. Even the apostle Paul, chosen, anointed, and bold, understood his need for the prayers of others. He did not rely on his own strength, his experience, or his calling alone. He relied on God—and on the faithful prayers of God’s people. There is humility in asking for prayer, and there is love in giving it. When someone says, “Pray for me,” they are inviting you into a sacred partnership. Your whispered prayer in a quiet moment may release courage, peace, and endurance in someone else’s storm. Never underestimate the power of your prayers. They matter. They move heaven. They strengthen the body of Christ.
These have been words from the heart.
Bob Beasley