One of the greatest gifts we can give each other is the gift of prayer. This is the time to pray for other people. Pray for nations and leaders, pastors and those in authority.

Pray for the homeless, aborted babies, the sick and the dying. Pray for those who have no one to pray for them. Pray for your enemies. Pray for your family, friends, and associates. Most important, ask the Holy Spirit to bring people to mind. He surely will. Their names probably will continue to come to mind throughout the day, once you make yourself available, because the Lord is always looking for someone willing to pray. As their names come to you, simply lift them to the Lord. Ask Him to help them, to bring them to wholeness, to forgive them, to touch them with His love, to release His power on their behalf. Pray with simple faith, as a little child turning to Daddy, knowing He longs to give you what you want. You might ask, "Lord, what does this person need?" Often an area of need will come to mind. When it does you can say simply, "Lord, Abba, please meet that need." Pray simply, from your heart. Pray, "Father, I pray Your heart's desire be done in their lives." He prompted you to ask, so you can be sure that He will do something about the need! Will you also pray for other people doing their "Miracle Hour," that their prayers will be answered too?

The prayer of a righteous man[and woman] is powerful and effective" (James 5:16).(5 minutes)