Should we pray for people who passed on? What’s the Bible say about praying for or to family members or friends that passed away. Who should I pray for and why, according to the Bible.

In the Bible, believers are encouraged to pray for various groups of people and situations. Here are some key categories:

1. Yourself: It's important to seek guidance, strength, and forgiveness.

2. Family and Friends: Pray for their well-being, salvation, and growth in faith (Ephesians 6:18).

3. Leaders and Authorities: Pray for those in positions of power, including government officials, for wisdom and righteousness (1 Timothy 2:1-2).

4. The Church: Intercede for fellow believers, that they may grow in faith and unity (Colossians 1:9-12).

5. The Lost: Pray for those who do not know Christ, that they may come to faith (Romans 10:1).

6. The Sick and Suffering: Pray for healing and comfort for those who are ill or in distress (James 5:14-15).

7. Missionaries: Support those spreading the Gospel through prayer for protection and success (Colossians 4:3).

8. Enemies: Jesus taught us to pray for our enemies and those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44).

9. The Persecuted: Pray for those facing persecution for their faith (Hebrews 13:3).

10. The Hungry and Poor: Intercede for those in need and that God might provide for them (Proverbs 19:17).

Praying for Deceased Loved Ones

The Bible does not explicitly instruct believers to pray for deceased family members or friends. Christian theology generally emphasizes that individuals face judgment after death (Hebrews 9:27). Therefore, prayers for the dead are not a common practice in most Christian denominations. However, you may pray for comfort for yourself and others who are grieving, asking God to help you process your loss and to find peace.