The Prayer of Intercession

So, I just wanted to post some of the thoughts and verses that we went over last night. I pray that you were blessed by interceding for others, and I pray that you will be convicted about continuing to pray over the specific requests that you had in your small group last night.


Prayer of Intercession. This is where we take other peoples requests to God on their behalf, interceding for them – that’s a real ministry. We have all been called to be intercessors. Praying for other people is the greatest privilege in life. God gets excited about the prayers of the saints.

Introduction
1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone--2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
1 Tim 2:1-2 (NIV)

13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise.14 Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
James 5:13-16 (NIV)

What to pray for?
9 Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead.10 He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us,11 as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.
2 Cor 1:9-11 (NIV) For HELP!!

1 Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.2 And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men, for not everyone has faith.
2 Thess 3:1-2 (NIV) Against Evil!

6 I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ.
Philem 1:6 (NIV)
3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
Col 4:3-4 (NIV) To share our faith!

Conclusion
1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.
Luke 18:1 (NIV)