Prayer And Intercession
Prayer is the believer’s lifeblood. It’s the holy connection between people and God that goes beyond the limits of this world and brings God’s kingdom to the world.
We will talk about the deep meaning of prayer and intercession, looking at how it can change things and how amazing it is to be able to stand in the gap for others.
The Power Of Prayer
At the heart of the Christian faith is the belief that prayer can move mountains and bring God into the lives of His people.
This part looks at the basic rules for praying with faith and persistence, using the timeless knowledge of the Bible as an example.
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Praying With Faith
1 John 5:14-15 (NIV) – “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us-whatever we ask- we know that we have what we asked of him.”
Persistent Prayer
Ephesians 6:18 (NIV) – “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
Romans 12:12 (NIV) – “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” James 5:16b (NIV) – “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
Interceding For Others
Intercession is a sacred ministry bestowed upon believers, a divine invitation to stand in the gap and plead for the needs and concerns of others before the throne of grace. This section explores the profound privilege and responsibility of interceding for others, aligning our prayers with the will of God for His people.
Standing In The Gap
Romans 8:26-27 (NIV) – “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.”
Praying According To God’s Will
1 John 5:14 (NIV) – “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.”
Romans 8:27 (NIV) – “And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.”