Paul understood this concept. He knew that he needed their help to be effective in his ministry. Likewise, each one of us needs the help of every other believer if we are to be effective in our ministry for Jesus Christ. Paul urged the saints in Rome to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. He knew that he needed their help and the way that they could help was in prayer.
Prayer is both effective ministry and the means by which effective ministry is performed.
We spoke earlier of the need for power for effective ministry. If we would enjoy the power of the Holy Spirit, it will be because we have been diligent in our prayer life to God. Paul knew his success depended on the prayers of others. And so it is for the church today. If this church would be an effective church, it must be a praying church.