Saturday, December 19 [Epaphras] is always exerting himself in your behalf in his prayers.​—Col. 4:12.

[Ella Mentry]

Saturday, December 19

[Epaphras] is always exerting himself in your behalf in his prayers.—Col. 4:12.

 

Epaphras knew the brothers well, and he cared for them deeply. His situation as Paul’s “fellow captive” did not blind him to the spiritual needs of others. (Philem. 23) And he did something about it. Is that not a mark of unselfish concern? Praying for our fellow servants of Jehovah has real force, especially when we remember them individually, such as by name. (2 Cor. 1:11; Jas. 5:16) Think of those whom you can pray for by name. Like Epaphras, many of our brothers and sisters are praying for those in their congregation and for families who are carrying a heavy load of responsibility or who are facing serious decisions or temptations. In addition, we do well to remember those who have lost loved ones in death, those who have survived recent disasters and wars, and those who are enduring economic crises. Clearly, there are many brothers and sisters who need our prayers and who can benefit from them. w18.09 5-6 ¶12-13

[Alexa]

We have a lot of brothers and sisters to pray. It helps them as we mention what their going through to Jehovah. 

[Marigold]

Praying for others helps remind me that we all struggle and helps keep my own problems in perspective.