I pray for a renewal of strength and energy for my friend, who has been worn down by illness. Breathe new life into their tired body and spirit, giving them the vitality they need to face each day.

If you have, then your friend means a lot to you. Below are ways you can pray for your close confidants. Prayer for a friend's happiness. As a good friend, you always want to see your confidant happy.

That's why prioritizing prayers for a friend is so important! The Bible tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:11, “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” ...

Prayer chains find strength in numbers By Kim Kyle Morgan , Houston Chronicle Correspondent Jan 5, 2012 Grace Homeyer, 13, far left, is on the Prayer Chain at First Presbyterian Church.

"I feel their prayers and they pray deeply for my healing, so I'm blessed by it," said Ilkin. "He just has that godly attitude of thanksgiving for all things," said Leo Wisniewski, friend of Tunch ...