Every pastor, preacher and evangelist needs helpers in prayer who will intercede for them continually. I have been carried in prayer by faithful servants.
Scripture says that when Peter was bound in jail, "Constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church" (Acts 12:5). God delivered Peter with a miracle through helping prayers.
Paul not only asked for prayer helpers but was a helper himself. He knew this was part of his calling as a minister of the gospel. He wrote to the Philippians, "To all the saints . . . with the bishops and deacons . . . I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you with all joy . . . because I have you in my heart" (Philippians 1:1, 3–4, 7).
Likewise, Paul wrote to the Romans, "God is my witness . . . that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers" (Romans 1:9). The word "mention" means, "I recite your name and needs to the Lord." In short, Paul didn't ask others to undertake something he wasn't willing to do himself.
Are you aware of a brother or sister who is in turmoil of some sort? If so, do you merely tell others about it or do you bring up their names to the Lord and strive for them in prayer?
Do you desire this ministry of being a helper in prayer? Mighty deliverances take place when God’s saints seek him diligently with childlike faith for the needs of their brothers and sisters.