Why Confident Hope in Christ Changes How We Pray for Others

When confident hope in Christ fills a church, prayer doesn’t end with the service—it multiplies through obedience, love, and lives laid before God together.

Romans 12:12–13

[12] Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.[13] When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.

In all situations, the confident hope in Christ we carry shines through. This hope is like a glow around us at all times—setting us apart when things get heavy and keeping our feet moving forward. This confident hope in Christ also gives us peace. We know that the trouble we are facing is not going to destroy us. The victory is already ours, and we will be stronger because of it.

In these situations, we need to remember to pray—not for rescue, but for others. Be on the lookout for brothers or sisters who need prayer. This opens them up to a miracle, or at the very least, encouragement. It reminds them that they are loved and that others are available to lift them up. Confident hope in Christ doesn’t turn us inward; it pushes us outward.

I’ve found that when I’m going through a tough time, the opportunities to pray for others actually increase. Each time, I have to overcome that feeling of embarrassment and the fear of rejection just to walk over and ask. I can honestly say that every time I was obedient, it was awesome. The Lord blesses us in really creative ways when we move in confident hope in Christ instead of fear.

My encouragement to you is this: let that confident hope in Christ that lives inside you make you bold. When was the last time you walked up to a brother or sister and prayed for them? You don’t need a reason. At any given moment, I can list at least a dozen things that need prayer and guidance. That confident hope in Christ is the source of all the power and strength we need—to pray for people, to believe in miracles, to see miracles, and to save lives.

If we have the faith to rest in that confident expectation—as Jesus Himself said—we can move mountains. I’ve been blessed to see people healed before my eyes. I’ve seen people dedicate their lives to the Lord. Some of the most amazing moments I’ve witnessed weren’t dramatic miracles at all, but people moved to tears simply because someone took the time to love them and pray for them. They weren’t physically healed—they were touched by our Father’s love.

Be the hands and feet. Be bold. You already have everything you need because of your confident hope in Christ. After church, when the service is over, the auditorium should be filled with groups of people praying for each other.

There is no one on this earth who doesn’t need constant prayer.

Let them feel God’s love through your obedience.

Thank You, Father, for one more day. Amen.

Romans 12:14–16

[14] Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them.[15] Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.[16] Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!

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