Most of the time, it simply refers to praying for someone, particularly in a communal setting.... "Let us all pray for our leaders," this phrase means. It is an invitation for everyone present to ask God to help those who are making decisions about programs and policies that affect us all. Lifting people up in prayer can be an important part of any campaign to change something for the better. Whether you are calling on God to heal someone or yourself of illness, lifting people up in prayer can have amazing results. Jesus told his disciples to lift people up in prayer and said that he would listen to them. Prayer is one of the most powerful tools available to us because God loves us very much and wants only what is best for us. If you want your prayers to be heard by God, then you should start by lifting people up instead of asking God to fix things for you. Only when we are focused on others, can we truly connect with God.