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Lord, Hear My Prayer… for Others (4 Steps to Pray for Other People)

August 25, 2025
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In this episode of How to Study the Bible, Nicole explores what it truly means to pray for others. Whether it’s praying for someone you love or for someone who frustrates you, Scripture gives us clear direction.

Nicole walks through Matthew 5:44, Matthew 6:9–13, and John 17:20–23 to show how Jesus teaches us to pray—for enemies, for loved ones, and for the unity of all believers. Along the way, she offers a framework that helps us move beyond vague or self-centered prayers into bold, confident intercession that aligns with God’s will.

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🧠 Main Takeaways

  • Pray for those who bother you.
    Jesus commands us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute (or irritate) us—this is how we show we are true children of God (Matthew 5:44).

  • Pray for those you love.
    The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13) provides a model: pray for God’s kingdom to come, His will to be done, and for His provision, forgiveness, and protection in the lives of those close to you.

  • Pray for unity.
    In John 17, Jesus prayed for future believers—you and me—that we would live in such unity with one another and with God that the world would know who Jesus is.

  • Shift your prayer focus.
    Instead of only asking God to “fix” people, pray with confidence for God’s presence, provision, and glory to be revealed in their lives.

📜 Bible Verses Referenced

🙌 Calls to Action (CTAs)

  • Practice this week – Choose one person and pray for them every day for seven days, using Jesus’s framework.

  • Join the conversation – Share prayer requests or insights in the How to Study the Bible Podcast Community on Facebook.

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Meet Your Host
Nicole Unice is a Bible teacher, author, and passionate communicator who delights in bringing God’s Word to life in a personal and relevant way. Her training as a counselor informs her work, as she emphasizes the importance of facing our own reality and embracing the transforming power of God’s grace. Nicole is ordained as a teaching elder in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Her latest book, “Help, My Bible is Alive” is a 30-day experience designed to help people experience God through the Bible.

Nicole has spent twenty years serving the local church, first in student ministry (where she’s never lost her love of a great group game) and then leading start-ups of all kinds, from leadership development to capital campaigns. She now teaches and consults with churches and ministries to strengthen their stories and cut through confusion to discover the next right steps for success.
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