PRAY ONE FOR ANOTHER
July, 1881

By M. Bowen

No words can adequately express the kindness of the Most High in permitting us to pray. When we intercede with the “Father of Mercies” in behalf of each other, we may rest assured we are doing that which He will graciously approve.

We should pray one for another, for this is one of the most certain and effectual means of doing good. Our Divine Master “went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil,” but He did far more good to mankind by His prayers than by His miracles.

The Holy Spirit teaches us to “do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith” Galatians 6:10, and though every available means of doing this ought to be employed, without frequent and fervent prayer one for another, we neglect the most important way in which this exhortation should be obeyed. We ought to, "pray one for another" James 5:16.

“He that watereth shall be watered also himself.” Proverbs 11:25 Our prayers are often marred by selfishness. If we ask only for ourselves we shall obtain little. If we ask largely for others also, we shall receive largely. This will both manifest and foster our affections for each other. O beloved, let us never grow too cold or indifferent to pray for others.