Intercessory prayer is important. Prayer for family, relatives, friends, acquaintances, and even national leaders is important because it not only helps each person, but also helps you. "Ecclesiastes 4:11 - Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone?" I once heard a story from someone who slowly descended a winter mountain while carrying their injured friend, and they were both able to reach the foot of the mountain safely. They realized that while they were helping their friend, they were also being kept warm by their friend's body heat.Jesus is always interceding for us.