Saint Faustina tells us how to pray for others
Saint Faustina tells us how to pray for others: it is easy to assume that everyone we know will go to heaven. This, of course, should be our hope. But if you want to reach Heaven, there must be a true interior conversion. Every person who enters heaven is there due to a personal decision to give their life to Christ and to turn away from sin.
How do we help those around us on this journey? The most important thing we can do is pray for them. Sometimes, praying for another can seem futile and unproductive. We may not see any immediate results and conclude that praying for them is a waste of time. But don't let yourself fall into that trap. Praying for those God has placed in your life is the greatest act of Mercy you can show them. And your prayer may actually be the key to their eternal salvation (See Journal # 150).
Saint Faustina tells us how to pray for others: think of those God has placed in your life. Whether it is family members, friends, co-workers or just acquaintances, it is our duty to pray for them. Your daily prayer for those around you is an act of Mercy that can be easily exercised. Call to mind those in your life who may need prayers most today and stop to offer them to God. As you do so, God will shower grace upon them and also reward your soul for this act of generosity.
Prayer: Lord, at this moment I offer you all those who most need your Divine Mercy. I pray for my family, my friends and for everyone you have put into my life. I pray for those who have hurt me and for those who have no one to pray for them. Lord, I especially pray for (mention one or more people who come to mind). Fill this Your child with abundance of Mercy and help him on the way to holiness. Jesus I believe in you.