God's Glory Church

“I always thank my God when I remember you in my prayers.” — Philemon 1:4

Every year in Great Britain there is a ceremony during which the reigning monarch distributes specially issued coins “Mondi Money”. In 2021, Malcolm Cloutt was honored to receive these coins from the hands of Queen Elizabeth II. This minister, who turned exactly one hundred years old, distributed a thousand Bibles during his long life. He wrote down the names of everyone he gave a Bible to and prayed for them regularly.

Clout’s faithfulness is a great example of the love we find in the letters of the Apostle Paul. He often informed his addressees that he regularly prayed for them. For example, he writes to his friend Philemon: “I always thank my God when I remember you in my prayers” (Phil. 1:4). In his letter to Timothy, Paul says: “I always remember you in my prayers day and night” (2 Tim. 1:3). Addressing the church in Rome, he emphasizes that he “constantly” and “always” remembers them in his prayers (Rom. 1:9-10).

We may not have a prayer list of a thousand people, but the Lord answers our requests. Diligent prayer for those we know has great power. If the Holy Spirit gives the desire to pray for a specific person, even a simple journal can be a useful tool. I write down the names of those I pray for on certain days of the week and it helps me stay faithful. Remembering each other in prayers is a wonderful expression of love.

What helps you to remain faithful in prayer? How has someone’s prayer blessed you?

Heavenly Father, help me to be faithful in prayer and to remember that You always hear me.

Author: Lisa Samra