Our Verse: 1Timothy 2:8 I would that men would pray always!

How about an amazing statistic?
A person we know has been conducting a experiment for over 15 years
and the results are almost unbelieveable.

Here's the experiment:
Ask any person, no matter where they are, no matter who they are- one of these two questions:

“Can I pray for you?” or “Can I say a prayer for you?”

In 15+ years of asking, our friend has a conservative 98% of people saying “Yes”. A person's social and economic position doesn't matter, almost everyone wants to pray.

There are a few who refuse, but given all the strange circumstances of life, that's to be expected. God still has a plan for the “No” folks.
If 2% or less say “No”, we all have a truly historic opportunity. We can bring a huge number of people before God for His help.

So why isnt EVERYONE asking? Fear. Uncertainty. A fear of rejection!
So... let's find a way to overcome that fear so we can start asking!

First, see the needs of people around you. Our world is full of fear, uncertainty and death! People are afraid. You see it in their eyes and their words.

Second, recognize the willingness of people to talk to God with a little help!
(Our friend's experiment is proof of the target rich environment of willing people.)

Third, Practice! Strike up a conversation and Ask! Here are the two questions again:

“Can I pray for you?” or “Can I say a prayer for you?

God will give you insight from the conversation to know which question to use.

Here's why two different questions.
Some folks come from a more formal tradition of prayer. These people are comfortable with “Saying a prayer”
Others are more casual and they're comfortable with the idea of “praying”. The more you practice with conversations, the more you will know which question works best.

God will give you courage and you will help many hurting people!