I thank my God in all my remembrance of you.

Philippians 1:3

Intending to call a friend with whom I had not spoken to recently, I scrolled through my cell phone contact list. Among the names of family members, businesses, and ministries, I saw A. and S., former students from the Middle East. Have they trusted Jesus as Savior? I say a quiet prayer for them. I give thanks for C. who still serves God in her mid-nineties. I thank God for the lives of some who now dwell in heaven: a ministry founder, a good friend from high school, and a neighbor. I pray for M.’s new baby, K.’s health problems, D.’s safe travels, and J’s expensive home repair. Yes, an efficient person would update her contact list, but I am in no hurry. I have a handy prayer list at my fingertips whenever I have a bit of time to redeem.

Bethel Larsen
Mecosta, MI

Dear Holy Spirit, help me to use spare moments to pray for others according to the wisdom You give me. Amen.

Reflect: Pray through portions of your phone contact list when you have to wait for appointments.

Read: Philippians 4:6-9 and James 5:13-18