Acts 12:5: "Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church."
In this verse, Peter was literally held in prison, and of course he needs a firm support from his family. And a constant prayer to God was the most powerful thing they could offer.
But I believe, this verse does not only talk about literal prison, it also talks about situations -- something that isn't tangible and no hammer could break. But there is nothing impossible with the mighty hand of God. No walls, no bars, and no prison in our life that He cannot break. He can set us free, even if we are not willing to be set free. But still, we have to decide and choose freedom.
And if you know someone who is held captive by their own prison -- maybe vices, maybe addiction, maybe despair or bitterness, or whatever situation they are going through; this verse is a reminder that they need a constant prayer. They may not tell it, but really they need your prayer. It's the most powerful weapon we could use to help them gain their freedom. They need your support, they need God to set them free. Pray for them. :)
