Today is a good, good day. Today, we as a community of women are going to put into action the principle of prayer we have discussed over the last two days. Today, we will intentionally participate in the privilege of intercession.
Grab a pen and paper, and let’s dive in.
Write out a prayer of intercession:
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Identify the need(s) of a person or community. Simply quiet your heart before the Lord and listen as he brings a person or group to mind. Write down their name(s).
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With that person/group on your heart, review the days of instruction and examples of intercession.
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Write a prayer to the Lord on behalf of that person or group of people using the principles of prayer we have learned from the examples of Jesus, Nehemiah and Moses.
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Praise God that He hears your prayer and that He is always, always, always faithful. Amen.
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28 thoughts on "practicing intercession"
GOD HEARS ALL OF THESE INTECESSARY PRAYERS! I would like to add my prayers, though it is a long list, God hears each and every one. I praise God that He is all powerful and His timing is perfect. Not my will, but yours be done. I lift up my best friend who just lost her close cousin to cocaine addiction. I pray that she would know the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, and that she will experience His love and restoration. I pray for my dad who is unahppy at his workplace. There are dark forces gathering amongst his coworkers, and I pray that God will defeat those spirits of dissension so that my dad can go to work each day with a peaceful heart. I pray for direction for my husband in his career which is just beginning. Sometimes He feels lost in His calling, but I am thankful He can recognize God's guidance. I pray for my 5 siblings at school, that they will make godly choices each day and shine the light of Jesus through their joy and decisions. I pray for a friend at church whose newborn son has a heart condition. I cannot imagine how scary that must be, and I beg God for His mercy and healing to be poured out on that family. Thank you gracious Lord for hearing these prayers and for answering them according to your will.
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I lift up my family and friends, especially Linda and her family. Thank you loving God for all of your mercies and for second chances. Bless all those recovering from injuries or in treatment. Be with all kids of alcoholics or divorce, help them know they are precious to yoy, in Christ’s holy name, amen.
I pray for Rob who is waiting for a new kidney. He has been waiting for 2years. He has been on dialysis for that time.
Lord i.d like to lift up Rob parents whose walk with the Lord has not faltered through all this, for continued trust in you.
I lift up my dear friend Vera who has been in the wars and now has severe back pain…
I would also like to lift up my friend Carole, who has issues with her parents, that she night let igo,in love, of them and keep hold of the Loser promise that even he mother and father May leave us, he Will not
Thank you Lord that you are good and loving God, and that you say where 2 or more are gathered in my name i Will be there, thank you that you are with up now, prompting us in whom to pray for, Lord hear our prayers for there precious friends whom we lift up to you, AMEN.
I lift up my mom and dad and the struggles they are going through. I pray for unity and healing for them both.
I lift up my place of employment. I pray for unity and team work and increased communication.
Amen.
I pray for my daughter Andrea. She has accepted her gay life but this is not what the Lord has planned for her. May the Lord send bold christian men and women into her life to witness to her Christ character and love for her so that she will open her heart to him that loves her unconditionally. In the Lords time and for his glory! Amen
I chose to pray for all the modern slaves. Jesus, you are great. Set them free from their captors and comfort them. Let your will be done!
I have never written out an intercessory prayer. This was a wonderful experience. I'm praying for my dear friend Sara, the one I asked you all to join me in praying for the other day, the one we are praying will have her first successful pregnancy. I know this is it. I claim it for her in Jesus name!
I pray for my mom, mary Ann. she so needs Jesus, and she si so upset about growing older and so down on herself. it is so sad to me.
I pray today for Megan & her family. I pray for my friend Holly, who is in the hospital today to give birth to her twin boys! I pray for my best friend Jen & sweet little best friend Kaley as they have waited through a long tax season for Dave to resume normal work hours & a normal family life. I praise God that Dave made it through his first tax season! I pray for quick & complete healing of my furry boy Charlie's foot. Those prayers are a no brainer. Here comes the harder ones — not that I haven't been saying these prayers privately for a long time (some are years in the making) — but because God calls me to come to him BOLDLY and give ALL of myself, I will share these prayers publicly now: I pray for my mom Linda, who suffers from Alzheimer's & my dad Roger, her caregiver. I pray for my brother Gary & my cousin Jeri. I pray for healing of the difficult dynamics that have been the hallmark of my relationships with my dad & brother and our family as a whole. I pray for healing after a recent, shocking betrayal by Jeri, who I have always looked up to as a big sister. I pray for a continued commitment today to forgive & let it all of these difficulties & resentments go, as I wrote about after Easter. I pray for unity in the spirit of our Lord and the strength to do His bidding – my part – to make that unity happen. I pray for my boyfriend Doug, that he may be lifted up by our Lord & that I continue my commitment to be a vessel of our Lord's love, grace, and compassion in our relationship. Let me love Doug as he needs my love, not as I think he should need. Let me seek first to understand, not to be understood. Let me be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger. I pray that God becomes the glue of our bond. In all of these difficult circumstances, I pray that my words written here are not hollow. I pray for your will, Lord, not my own. I can't do it without You. I know You are in the business of moving mountains in all our lives & I wait expectantly with joy for what You have planned.
For this community of women, I praise God for bringing me here to you. I pray for all of the people & circumstances on your hearts – both written & unwritten here on the blog – that you will find hope and healing in our Lord's name. I also pray that where ever you are in the world, you have a beautiful sunny Spring day like I have here in NC. Ready to get outside now & play! Have a wonderful Saturday everyone!
Praying first for all my Sisters here and whatever prayers they need. May our Father fulfill all your hopes and prayers according to His will.
I’m continuing to pray for my son and would appreciate any help I can get! I pray that God continues to reveal Himself and that Will learns that he has a friend and father in God! That he will be healed mentally and emotionally. That he comes back from whatever dark place he’s been, and that his thoughts of suicide are cast away- now and forever!
For my ex, that he finds God for himself, and to help our son by becoming the spiritual leader he can be..
For my friend Melanie, that she also returns to faith!
I know this can be accomplished Lord, according to your will, in your time. Grant me the patience to see it thru and completed, all for your glory, AMEN
Wishing all of you a glorious day!!
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Such needs everywhere. I was led to pray for Megan, as well, but also for my friend Molly, a believer who struggles with bi-polar. And also for my children, both of have left the faith and are bitter about church. Please lift them up with me.
Bless you, LindaG.
Praying for a friend of mine named Ian today. He just needs guidance as to where to go, and what to do next in his life. He is in a great relationship with a Christian girl, but at the same time he is pushing others away to focus on her and her alone. I pray that God would guide and direct his every step, and show him exactly what to do next. I reminded God of His promise in Jeremiah 29:11 of plans for good, and a future, and a hope.
Amen! Have a wonderful Saturday, ladies! :)
I am praying for my friend Kim this morning. She and her hubby have a big move to do with 4 kids that are 5 and under. Their new house is not completely done and they have run into a few snags. It's been a very overwhelming year with this family. Lots of tragedy and challenge and I am praying that God would give them a season of peace and rest after this.
Thank you dear sisters who have prayed for my friend Bruce and his family. I posted a link to follow his public updates yesterday under my reply to Margie. He is improving and I'm sure your prayers have made a difference! God bless you all today!
I praise God for allowing me to see another day. Another day to pray for others and serve him. My prayer this morning is for all of our service men and women and their families. I pray for all those who are struggling with their sexuality as well as those who are living that sinful life. My prayer is also for the leaders of this wonderful country that was built on in God we trust. Which so many have forgotten to do. I pray for the Pastor’s, teacher etc.. who lead Gods people in the Word. I prayer for those in the hospital, mental institution as well as in prisons. I ask that God have mercy where he chose and save the unsaved. Heal the sick mentally, physically and spiritually. God is a merciful loving caring and just God. I pray for everyone here and who have been mentioned. Asking God to meet the needs of his people. Finally I ask that God would change my families relationship and bring us closer. I thank him and honor him and praise him for answered and unanswered prayers for he knows best. In Jesus wonderful glorious precious name Amen!
I followed Nehemiah's example and began by praising God for who He is and for His great character. I think it's telling that Nehemiah did that first. When we remind ourselves of God's power–that He says nothing is too difficult for Him, that He is the God of all mankind–we can approach with confidence that what we ask, He can do. And when we remind ourselves of His character–His unfailing love, His mercies that are new every day, His desire to see people restored in Him–we begin to align our prayers with WHO He is rather than what we want. This was a really powerful practice for me today. So grateful to be able to share with you lovely ladies!
I am praying for a former co worker, Linda, who recently lost her son. She is not a believer, but seems to be seeking God. Pray that she will come to know Him in the midst of this tragedy!
my name is linda and I lost my son last year. I went into a deep dark place that I thought I would never get out from. I wanted to die daily. I turned away from God, I wouldn't have anything to do with him. I wouldn't allow my husband Joe to even play Christian music in my presence. I stopped talking, e-mail, twitter and fb with all of my family and friends. I wanted to kill myself daily and there were days I sat with pills in hand. I was so angry at God. I had a friend from church that I didn't really know well, but for some reason she kept reaching out to me. I wouldn't take phone calls but she kept calling me anyway. One day I accidentally picked up the phone believing it to be my doctor, it wasn't, it was her inviting me to a Kay Arthur conference at my church Calvary Chapel. I didn't want to go but she pleaded with me, so I went. Kay was speaking on "Having a purpose in life" I realized I had lost my purpose in life. After the conference was over I went and talked with Kay and she prayed for me. I was in tears. actually I am in tears now as am writing this. I asked the administrator who I knew slightly if I could volunteer. I started volunteering with a lady whose daughter was dying from cancer. My being there gave her a chance to spend a lot of time with her daughter. After a few months of volunteering full time they brought me on staff. My friend's daughter passed last Friday. Now I am there to help her get through it. I went to a day retreat yesterday and the speaker spoke on " The deeper the pit, the larger the blessing" My words for you are don't give up on her, it hurts so much to loose a child that you can't breathe. My friend didn't and it brought me back to life. It took almost nine months but she didn't give up on me. Keep reaching out and praying for her. You are welcome to give her my email [email protected] thank you for sharing about your friend, you are such a blessing. I hope you don't mind my writing this to you.
Linda, what a testimony to the power of God in the Pit! Thank you for opening up to us. I am praying for you and your ministry. May God strengthen you daily and bring victory over the impact of death into all you touch, in His name!
Thank you for sharing this touching story with us! It once again proves that God always cares, loves. I was so touched by your story, it is actually the first time that I reply to someone as I'm totally new here. Linda, you'll be strong as God is empowering you and he's taking care of you. Your life wouldn't be meanless to him nor to his people, God bless you and your friend.
What a testimony!!!! Bless you!
One of my prayers today are for Maya. Someone who is just plain mean! I know that everyone has a story, and from her actions hers must be pretty bad. As a promient figure in the body of Christ her actions touch many. I pray for her woundedness, I pray that she would find Gods perfect peace.
Ladies may this sat be extra special!
I am praying today for my oldest son, his wife and young daughter. Like Peter they are in prison, although they do not recognize the chains. They are chained to "things", "activities" and in the case of my daughter in law a boatload of anger, depression and probably fear. I am praying that the bonds will be broken that they will return home to their childhood faith and bring up their daughter to know Jesus. I stand in the gap for them this morning that their eyes will be opened to the deliverance of The Lord and that my son will become the spiritual leader of his family. In the Precious name of Jesus, amen.
Love all of you, SRT sisters.
I chose to pray this morning for the husband of one of my dear former students. He was one of the marines injured in the training accident in Nevada. They are about to celebrate a year of marriage, and they are facing multiple surgeries to rebuild his face. I ask that you all join me in prayer. I have never met him, but I love his precious wife. I do not know about their relationship with The Lord, but I pray that He will send strong people of faith the minister to them at this time. I know that God will show Himself to this couple, their families, and the medical professionals who have this huge task ahead of them.
My prayers this morning are for Megan (with the tumor in her back) and Sara (pregnant with her third baby) I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the verse for april over at incourage.me is Gal 6:2 that admonishes us to “carry each other’s burdens”
Praying for this community too. Love you guys
Bless you, Ibukun.