Written by Kylene Wee
There are people I pray for who may never know I did.
Aside from brethren, which I often keep in prayers, some are family, close friends and some are people who once passed through my life like a soft breeze – there for a season, then gone. They are the people who shaped me for a greater reason.
Sometimes I say their name, and remember the things that they have once touched my heart with, and I whisper a simple prayer,
“God, be near them, I trust you to cover what I cannot.”
Prayer is a kind of Quiet Love
In a world that believes actions are louder than words, I’ve come to believe that prayer – especially silent, steadfast prayers – are one of the most powerful acts of love.
Any form of prayer – big or small, long or short, is not wasted breath, rather, It’s an act of quiet faith.
Philippians 1:3-4 , “ I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy.”
The Apostle Paul often wrote about praying for others – not just the ones that he was close to, but entire communities he had briefly visited or simply heard about.
That’s the kind of prayer I want to carry in my heart – a kind of unconditional love, where it does not demand a response, or action, but the kind that carries love, genuine care, and hope for someone.
Who comes to mind for you?
Maybe, it is a visiting brethren to your local church,
A friend whom you’ve grown distant from,
A sibling or a family member who’s struggling,
A person you once cared for deeply,
Or even someone who hurt you – but who you’re finally ready to release to God.
James 5:16, “ Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”
Prayers may not miraculously change the situation, but it often softens the heart, keeping your love alive. It reminds us that we’re thankful to the people who once touched our lives, that they are not forgotten, even when they are no longer present.