14 – Pray With a Friend | 21 Days of Prayer 2025

14 – Pray With a Friend | 21 Days of Prayer 2025

Pray for each other so that you may be healed.
James 5:16

There’s something about good food that both brings people together and heals them at the same time. When you take that first bite of an incredible dish and look across the table to see the same expression of delight on another person, you’re bonded in a new way.

A few weeks ago, I was able to share a meal at a men’s gathering where the table conversation turned to some sharing of hurts and loss.

The joyous celebration turned more serious, more holy, as we held space for each other to open up about pain and struggles.

As each man shared, the rest affirmed their acceptance and love of them, and afterwards there were more than a few hugs. Each of the men had come in carrying a heavy weight (hurt, guilt, shame, loss), but each was able to experience freedom and healing simply from sharing together.

That’s because God has designed us to be bearers of healing for each other. And when we draw near to each other, open up to each other, and lift each other up in prayer, God’s healing power is there.

Today’s truth is that healing often comes through praying together. 

Do This: Text or call a trusted friend right now and ask how you can pray for them—then pray for them aloud.

Closing Prayer: Lord, thank You for healing hearts as we pray for one another.