OM SAI RAM
Dear Piya,
Praying for others is the best form of help. Why? There are times, when we cannot be with the individual whom we want to help the most, but when we pray, we are helping them more than if we were around.
You never know, when, how, where etc. those prayers will help others. I hope you are aware that I speak from personal experience.
When you pray, just pray. Dont think, whether it is helping others or not.
As said in Gita, "Do what you have to do, dont think of the consequences. Only thing is do what is right and do good." All religions say the same thing. Be helpful towards others, in any form you can. At times, such as these, pray is all you can do for others. It's like telling God, "I know I have to wait for my answer, meantime, please help this soul find peace in life." Trust me, Baba listens.
Rest leave it to Baba.
Til then..Keep Praying!!!