#soap # 1 Timothy 02 ## Title: How to Make A Difference in Someone’s Life ## Scripture: (1 Timothy 2:1) “First of all, then, I urge that requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people,” (NET) ## Observation: There are many ways to make a difference in someone’s life. Some are great and some are not so good. One of the most often overlooked ways is the power of prayer. I used to hear people say things like, “We’ve done everything else. All that’s left is to pray.” It’s like prayer was their last resort, rather than their first response. Prayer should be the way we begin our journey. Everything should begin with prayer, because prayer is getting God involved in whatever we bring to Him. There are many facets to prayer. Prayer is a beautiful way we fellowship with God and come to know Him more. One of the greatest things we can do in this time of fellowship is bring before the Lord our friends and neighbors. Paul is encouraging us all to pray for others, tell God about them, and thank God for them. ## Application: Pray for three people you know today. Don’t just say their name, tell God about them. What brought them to your mind? Tell God about it all. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for placing great people in our lives.