What does the Bible say about praying for those in ministry?

Scripture teaches that believers help those in ministry through prayer. Paul asked the Corinthians to help by praying for him, so that many would give thanks for the gift bestowed on him. Prayer sustains ministers, and believers are urged never to fail to pray for one another and for those in ministry reaching hearts.

Les explains that in this passage Paul asks the Corinthians to help together by prayer for him, so that thanks may be given by many for the gift bestowed on him. Les points out that what sustained Paul in his ministry were the prayers of the saints. He urges believers never to fail to pray for one another and to pray for others in ministry that God is using to reach hearts, affirming that prayer changes things.

2 Corinthians 1:11

Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.

Does prayer change things according to the Bible?

Scripture indicates that prayer does change things. Paul was sustained in his ministry by the prayers of the saints, and believers are encouraged to pray for one another and for those in ministry, helping together by prayer so that thanks may be given by many.