{"id":1868,"date":"2020-09-19T20:21:02","date_gmt":"2020-09-19T19:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-492593-1556763.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=1868"},"modified":"2020-09-19T20:21:02","modified_gmt":"2020-09-19T19:21:02","slug":"intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Powerful Intercessory Prayer: An Exhaustive Guide On Why and How"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_intercessory_prayer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What intercessory prayer?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66174768213db\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66174768213db\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#What_intercessory_prayer\" title=\"What intercessory prayer?\">What intercessory prayer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#How_important_is_Intercessory_prayer\" title=\"How important is Intercessory prayer?\">How important is Intercessory prayer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayer_and_free_will\" title=\"Intercessory prayer and free will\">Intercessory prayer and free will<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayer_and_fasting\" title=\"Intercessory prayer and fasting\">Intercessory prayer and fasting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Mark_9_29_NIV\" title=\"Mark 9:29 (NIV)\">Mark 9:29 (NIV)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayer_and_spiritual_warfare\" title=\"Intercessory prayer and spiritual warfare\">Intercessory prayer and spiritual warfare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayer_and_the_Holy_Spirit\" title=\"Intercessory prayer and the Holy Spirit\">Intercessory prayer and the Holy Spirit<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayer_tongues\" title=\"Intercessory prayer tongues\">Intercessory prayer tongues<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Romans_8_26-27_NIV\" title=\"Romans 8:26-27 (NIV)\">Romans 8:26-27 (NIV)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Some_FAQs_about_intercessory_prayer\" title=\"Some FAQs about intercessory prayer\">Some FAQs about intercessory prayer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Does_intercessory_prayer_make_you_tired\" title=\"Does intercessory prayer make you tired\">Does intercessory prayer make you tired<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#i\" title=\"&nbsp;\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Is_intercessory_prayer_biblical\" title=\"Is intercessory prayer biblical?\">Is intercessory prayer biblical?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Ezekiel_22_30_NIV\" title=\"Ezekiel 22:30&nbsp;(NIV)\">Ezekiel 22:30&nbsp;(NIV)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Is_intercessory_prayer_a_spiritual_gift\" title=\"Is intercessory prayer a spiritual gift\">Is intercessory prayer a spiritual gift<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Does_intercessory_prayer_work\" title=\"Does intercessory prayer work\">Does intercessory prayer work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Is_intercessory_prayer_a_calling\" title=\"Is intercessory prayer a calling\">Is intercessory prayer a calling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Is_intercessory_prayer_in_the_bible\" title=\"Is intercessory prayer in the bible\">Is intercessory prayer in the bible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#What_intercessory_prayer_can_do\" title=\"What intercessory prayer can do?\">What intercessory prayer can do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#What_is_intercessory_prayer_ministry\" title=\"What is intercessory prayer ministry?\">What is intercessory prayer ministry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#What_is_an_intercessory_prayer_group\" title=\"What is an intercessory prayer group?\">What is an intercessory prayer group?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#What_happens_during_intercessory_prayer\" title=\"What happens during intercessory prayer?\">What happens during intercessory prayer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#What_is_true_intercessory_prayer\" title=\"What is true intercessory prayer?\">What is true intercessory prayer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#How_intercessory_prayer_works\" title=\"How intercessory prayer works\">How intercessory prayer works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#How_to_lead_intercessory_prayer_in_church\" title=\"How to lead intercessory prayer in church\">How to lead intercessory prayer in church<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#How_to_start_intercessory_prayer\" title=\"How to start intercessory prayer\">How to start intercessory prayer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#How_to_conduct_intercessory_prayer_meeting\" title=\"How to conduct intercessory prayer meeting\">How to conduct intercessory prayer meeting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayer_group_ideas\" title=\"Intercessory prayer group ideas\">Intercessory prayer group ideas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#i-2\" title=\"&nbsp;\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#How_to_teach_intercessory_prayer\" title=\"How to teach intercessory prayer\">How to teach intercessory prayer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#How_to_learn_intercessory_prayer\" title=\"How to learn intercessory prayer\">How to learn intercessory prayer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayer_training\" title=\"Intercessory prayer training\">Intercessory prayer training<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#How_to_explain_intercessory_prayer\" title=\"How to explain intercessory prayer\">How to explain intercessory prayer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Why_intercessory_prayer_is_important\" title=\"Why intercessory prayer is important\">Why intercessory prayer is important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#why_is_intercessory_prayer_needed\" title=\"why is intercessory prayer needed\">why is intercessory prayer needed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Somes_Aids_and_Templates_for_intercessory_prayer\" title=\"Somes Aids and Templates for intercessory prayer\">Somes Aids and Templates for intercessory prayer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayer_for_church_growth\" title=\"Intercessory prayer for church growth\">Intercessory prayer for church growth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayer_for_church_leaders\" title=\"Intercessory prayer for church leaders\">Intercessory prayer for church leaders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayer_for_healing\" title=\"Intercessory prayer for healing\">Intercessory prayer for healing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayer_for_backslider\" title=\"Intercessory prayer for backslider\">Intercessory prayer for backslider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayer_for_evangelism\" title=\"Intercessory prayer for evangelism\">Intercessory prayer for evangelism<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayer_guidelines_towards_fruitful_outreaches\" title=\"Intercessory prayer guidelines towards fruitful outreaches\">Intercessory prayer guidelines towards fruitful outreaches<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayer_for_family\" title=\"Intercessory prayer for family\">Intercessory prayer for family<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayer_for_students\" title=\"Intercessory prayer for students\">Intercessory prayer for students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayer_for_school\" title=\"Intercessory prayer for school\">Intercessory prayer for school<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayer_for_teachers\" title=\"Intercessory prayer for teachers\">Intercessory prayer for teachers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayer_for_youth\" title=\"Intercessory prayer for youth\">Intercessory prayer for youth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayer_for_salvation\" title=\"Intercessory prayer for salvation\">Intercessory prayer for salvation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayer_for_the_nation\" title=\"Intercessory prayer for the nation\">Intercessory prayer for the nation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayers_for_orphans\" title=\"Intercessory prayers for orphans\">Intercessory prayers for orphans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayers_for_your_pastor_leaders_and_church\" title=\"Intercessory prayers for your pastor, leaders and church\">Intercessory prayers for your pastor, leaders and church<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-exhaustive-guide\/#Intercessory_prayer_ministry_vision\" title=\"Intercessory prayer ministry vision\">Intercessory prayer ministry vision<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many circles <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intercession<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and prayer, in general, are considered to be left for select few. We are all called to pray. We are all called to stand for the least among us. The apostle Paul says \u2018We have a ministry of reconciliation.\u2019 [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=2+Corinthians+5%3A11-21&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bible Gateway<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">]. Reconciliation starts with intercession. This is how we can influence events in places where we cannot physically be of influence. This is the life of a <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/how-to-be-a-prayer-warrior\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prayer warrior<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercession comes from the word intercede. To intercede is to stand in between, &#8220;to interpose on behalf of another,&#8221; from Latin intercedere &#8220;intervene, come between, be between&#8221; (in Medieval Latin &#8220;to interpose on someone&#8217;s behalf&#8221;).[<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etymonline.com\/word\/intercede\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E.O<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To highlight the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-points-church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">intercessory prayer<\/a>, we ought to consider <\/span><b>Ezekiel 22:30<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The Lord is a God of redemption, he seeks a way out for people. <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/personal-intercessory-prayer-peace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intercessory prayer<\/a> creates a way for us to be a bridge between God and the world. There is a great need for this ministry. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Romans+8%3A22-24&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Romans 8:22-24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, tells us that creation groans, waiting for sons and daughters of God to take their place. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercession gives an opportunity to stand in the gap, even for those who don\u2019t realise they need it. It allows us to make an impact in the lives of people you may never physically reach. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_important_is_Intercessory_prayer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How important is Intercessory prayer?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer is arguably the most important arm of ministry. <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/prayer-fruit-womb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prayer lends power<\/a> to the other arms of ministry. It propels everything else that we would ever do. Jesus would pull away from the crowd, or in the morning before he went about his day. He would intercede for the day ahead. I believe this is why his ministry was so powerful. The <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/prayer-stop-divorce-restore-marriage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">miracles that would manifest in the day were birthed through intercessory prayer<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the years more and more people in positions of power are either non-believers or believers who are no committed to seeing the will of God through. The role of <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-points-church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">intercessory prayer is to exert influence even in these positions of power<\/a>. When you understand that the spiritual realm plays an incredibly significant role in everything that we see in the physical, you will know why interceding is important. This is the only way that we can make a mark in the realms of the spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayer_and_free_will\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer and free will<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The concept of free will is another one that explains why intercession is needed. When we pray, we commit the things of this world into the capable hands of our heavenly father. We give him access to step in. When we do this he does not impede our right to free will. God is a principled God, he does not interfere with our free will. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayer_and_fasting\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer and fasting<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prayer and fasting should always go hand in hand. We understand from Jesus, there are some things that cannot be moved by prayer alone. These can be moved when prayer is partnered with fasting. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mark_9_29_NIV\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mark 9:29<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (NIV)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><b>29 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He replied, \u201cThis kind can come out only by prayer and fasting.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a good post on fasting, as well as on the <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/daniel-fast-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel fast<\/a>, that would cover this in more detail. <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-points-church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In intercessory prayer<\/a>, we are standing against all sorts of entities in all sort of spheres. Powering up our prayer with fasting couldn\u2019t go amiss.<\/span> We don&#8217;t know if the <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prayer of Jabez<\/a> was backed by fasting. What we know if that it was earnest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayer_and_spiritual_warfare\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer and spiritual warfare<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All prayer is a form of spiritual warfare. You may not always be standing against the works of the enemy or challenging the influences of principalities and rulers of darkness in every prayer, but even thanksgiving is a form of spiritual warfare. When we show true gratitude, it is a pleasant aroma in heaven. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are at war, whether we realise or acknowledge or not. <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-points-church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intercessory prayer is an incredible weapon<\/a> for spiritual warfare, because there are a lot of people and situations that need intervention from God, but do not ask or perhaps do not know the Lord. We have the duty to stand up for those that cannot or will not stand up for themselves. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayer_and_the_Holy_Spirit\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer and the Holy Spirit<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayer_tongues\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer tongues<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Romans_8_26-27_NIV\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Romans 8:26-27 (NIV)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God\u2019s people in accordance with the will of God.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we intercede, we often do not know the needs of those on whose behalf we pray. At times we may not even know who they are. This is the important role that the Holy Spirit plays. Through wordless groans, we are helped by the omniscient <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/praising-god-prayer-points\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">God through our prayers<\/a>. He knows where the need is. He then guides us in praying for said need.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_FAQs_about_intercessory_prayer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some FAQs about intercessory prayer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have answered some of the most asked <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-points-church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">questions about intercessory prayer<\/a>. If you have other questions that have not been addressed in this post, leave them in a comment and we will respond with an answer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_intercessory_prayer_make_you_tired\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does intercessory prayer make you tired<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prayer, when done well, is a difficult task. It often requires us to be alone for prolonged periods, to be with the Lord. This is not in everyone\u2019s nature. <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-points-church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intercessory prayer will definitely make you tired<\/a>. It is a physical, spiritual and mental exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_intercessory_prayer_biblical\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is intercessory prayer biblical?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely, we are called to stand in the gap.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ezekiel_22_30_NIV\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ezekiel 22:30<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;(NIV)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 \u201cI looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_intercessory_prayer_a_spiritual_gift\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is intercessory prayer a spiritual gift<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is often used as an excuse for people to not be intercessors. There are certainly people who are gifted in this area, and find it easier than most to do. However, we are all called to be intercessors.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_intercessory_prayer_work\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does intercessory prayer work<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, intercessory prayer works. There are countless examples of this in the bible. Some of these include: Abraham intercedes for Sodom, Jesus intercedes for his killers, Peter\u2019s friends intercede for him while he is in prison. The results of all these cases are evidence that intercessory prayer works. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In more modern times, we only ought to read about the <\/span><b>Welsh Revivals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other examples.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_intercessory_prayer_a_calling\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is intercessory prayer a calling<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it is a calling. One that we all have. Prayer may be somewhat vocational for some, but it is an essential exercise for all believers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_intercessory_prayer_in_the_bible\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is intercessory prayer in the bible<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, examples include: Abraham intercedes for Sodom [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Genesis+18%3A22-33&amp;version=ESV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genesis 18:22-33<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">], Jesus intercedes for his killers[<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Luke+23:34&amp;version=ESV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luke 23:34<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">], Peter\u2019s friends intercede for him while he is in prison[<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Acts+12:5&amp;version=ESV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acts 12:5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">]. There are many more. Prophets intercede on behalf of nations and kings.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_intercessory_prayer_can_do\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What intercessory prayer can do?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some things that it can do, the list is endless:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can bring healing.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can break chains and set captives free.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save from impeding distraction.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_intercessory_prayer_ministry\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is intercessory prayer ministry?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the ministry of standing in the gap for those who cannot stand for themselves or those who may not know that they need to be doing so.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/WHAT-IS-INTERCESSORY-PRAYER-MINISTRY.jpg?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/WHAT-IS-INTERCESSORY-PRAYER-MINISTRY.jpg?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"WHAT IS INTERCESSORY PRAYER MINISTRY?\" class=\"wp-image-1870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/WHAT-IS-INTERCESSORY-PRAYER-MINISTRY.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/WHAT-IS-INTERCESSORY-PRAYER-MINISTRY.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/WHAT-IS-INTERCESSORY-PRAYER-MINISTRY.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/WHAT-IS-INTERCESSORY-PRAYER-MINISTRY.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/WHAT-IS-INTERCESSORY-PRAYER-MINISTRY.jpg?resize=60%2C60&amp;ssl=1 60w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/WHAT-IS-INTERCESSORY-PRAYER-MINISTRY.jpg?resize=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_intercessory_prayer_group\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is an intercessory prayer group?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An intercessory prayer group is a gathering of like minded individuals for the purpose of praying for people and situations that may not directly affect them:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaders<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nations<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salvation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peace<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And so on.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_during_intercessory_prayer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens during intercessory prayer?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-points-church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">During intercessory prayer<\/a> we call unto the Lord to intervene in situations that we bring to his attention. This may be done in natural language or with the aid of the Holy Spirit through groaning. <\/span><b>Romans 8:26-27<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_true_intercessory_prayer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is true intercessory prayer?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">True intercessory prayer is the pursuit of change that does not have any direct benefit to us. True intercessory prayer seeks to see God\u2019s will done. It seeks to extend reconciliation and salvation to those we may not agree with or care for. More importantly, it is done with no personal reward or gratuity in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_intercessory_prayer_works\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How intercessory prayer works<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessors commit situations &amp;\/or individuals to the Lord and ask for him to intervene.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lord answers, in the way expected\/asked or in ways that are higher than ours.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_lead_intercessory_prayer_in_church\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to lead intercessory prayer in church<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer, as with any other form of prayer ought to be deliberate. It should be prepared and planned for. Here\u2019s an idea for leading intercessory prayer:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a list of needs that your local church and community have.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search and write down biblical promises and principles that show God\u2019s will concerning these needs. For examples, <\/span><b>Philippians 4:19<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, promises that the Lord will supply our needs.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expand these to nations, leaders, the world and so on.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeated step two for each one.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_start_intercessory_prayer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to start intercessory prayer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All intercessory prayer should be started by asking God to lead. This is the role of the Holy Spirit in intercession, to cause us to pray over situations that we don\u2019t even know are situations. If done without the Lord, it is vanity.<\/span><b> Psalm 127:1<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_conduct_intercessory_prayer_meeting\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to conduct intercessory prayer meeting<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayer_group_ideas\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer group ideas<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways to conduct in intercessory prayer meeting. Preparation is important. It is also important not to be too constrained by preparation, that you would stop the Holy Spirit from directing the meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come with things to pray for already written down.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get everyone involved, ideas are key.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask everyone to bring their prayer requests and prayer points written down.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These will then be prayed during the course of the meeting.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An idea would be to cut the requests and put them into a hat. Pick them out one at a time, randomly and pray over it.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i-2\"><\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_teach_intercessory_prayer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to teach intercessory prayer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_learn_intercessory_prayer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to learn intercessory prayer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way to teach intercessory prayer is to start by highlighting its importance. Bring up biblical as well as more recent examples of results that have come out of it. If you are looking to learn, apply these ideas independently. Find a mentor who is prayerful.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayer_training\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer training<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage the students to take a keen interest in events around them, as well as the world.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once they have noted these down, consider where God is desperately needed. <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prayer over these situations<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop a routine, specific time, and perhaps even place to be alone or meet as a group for this purpose.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_explain_intercessory_prayer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to explain intercessory prayer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is asking that the Lord would intervene in situations. Giving him dominion over situations and a right to impede the principle of free will.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_intercessory_prayer_is_important\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why intercessory prayer is important<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_is_intercessory_prayer_needed\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">why is intercessory prayer needed<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It gives a chance to assist those who have needs, whether they are within our physical reach or not. Whether we know their needs or not. More importantly, regardless of whether we have the means to make a difference in these situations or not. <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/intercessory-prayer-points-church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intercessory prayer places<\/a> them in the hands of a capable God.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somes_Aids_and_Templates_for_intercessory_prayer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somes Aids and Templates for intercessory prayer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayer_for_church_growth\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer for church growth<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider what church growth means, define it as best you can.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider what would need to change for this to happen.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray for those changes to begin to happen.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayer_for_church_leaders\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer for church leaders<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider who the church leaders you would like to pray for are unless this is a general term. We encourage prayers to be as precise and targeted when possible.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider what needs these church leaders may have if you don&#8217;t know them.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prayer over their needs.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prayer over their ministries.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/facilitate-grow-family-prayer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prayer over their families<\/a> and friends.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray over their finance.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a more detailed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/prayer-points-for-pastors-and-church-leaders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>plan for prayer for church leaders and pastors<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayer_for_healing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer for healing<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider whether this is for healing in general, or for a specific person with a specific condition.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the Lord\u2019s will and his word over healing, note it down.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak life, healing and restoration.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a more detailed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/prayer-points-for-healing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>prayer for healing guide <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with many prayer points.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayer_for_backslider\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer for backslider<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be specific, is it an individual that you have in mind? Or is this a prayer for backsliders in general.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider what has landed them in this place, life events or otherwise. <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray over that root cause.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Declare reconciliation between them and the Lord.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scripture teaches us that no one comes to the father except through Jesus. Pray for Christ to pursue them.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayer_for_evangelism\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer for evangelism<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayer_guidelines_towards_fruitful_outreaches\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer guidelines towards fruitful outreaches<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be specific. Is this evangelism taking place in a specific place?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prayer over those you will meet, that God would go ahead of you and soften their hearts.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray for God to cause you to meet with the right people, who need to hear this word.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank the Lord for results!<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayer_for_family\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer for family<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the needs of the family.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the needs of individuals within the family. Write them down next to their names.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray over each of them and their needs.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, with the leading of the Holy Spirit, pray over situations and needs that you are not aware of.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a more detailed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/prayer-points-for-the-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>guide on prayer for family<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with a lot of prayer points that would help.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayer_for_students\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer for students<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you praying for students in general or individuals, perhaps both.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write down the names of the individuals you will be praying for.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the needs that you know they have, and write them down next to their names.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray over each need, one at a time.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayer_for_school\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer for school<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the challenges that the school may be facing.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider any needs that the school has.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider individuals within the school.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What changes would better the school.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray over these things.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayer_for_teachers\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer for teachers<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What needs do the teachers have?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have any specific teachers in mind?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write down their names, and needs next to them.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray over these needs.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray for their hopes for the year.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray for their ambitions.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray for their students.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayer_for_youth\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer for youth<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider what the needs of the youth are.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider what challenges and pressure they face.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider what\/who would make a difference?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray for the difference to occur.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask the Lord to guide you on needs that may not have occurred to you.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayer_for_salvation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer for salvation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you got a specific person\/people in mind?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray that the truth and beauty of Christ will be revealed to them.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray that their hearts would not be hardened.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask the Holy Spirit to convict them, and guide them to God.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayer_for_the_nation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer for the nation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the needs of these nations.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write down names of key leaders to pray for.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray for the nation\u2019s needs.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray for leadership.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray for the church in the nation.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a goal to <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/creating-prayer-points\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">create prayer points<\/a> for every single nation in the world, by the end 2021. This has already started, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/prayer-points-for-nations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find them here<\/a>. Please get in touch, if you would like to contribute to this goal.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayers_for_orphans\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayers for orphans<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are called to the champions for widows and orphans! This is commended.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What needs come to mind when you think of orphans?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider situations and challenges orphans face.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can be done to change them?<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayers_for_your_pastor_leaders_and_church\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayers for your pastor, leaders and church<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As shepherds, pastors and church leaders face a lot of challenges. Intercession carries them forward and keeps them covered.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a complete set of <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/prayer-points-for-pastors-and-church-leaders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prayer points and a guide for praying for pastors and church leaders <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intercessory_prayer_ministry_vision\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercessory prayer ministry vision<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not easy to define a vision for an <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/personal-intercessory-prayer-peace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">intercessory ministry of prayer<\/a>. Some of the things that you can consider may be along the following lines:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geographical goals, what continent or nation\/s will you intercede for?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How will you make sure the ministry lives on beyond you?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What things would you want the next generation of servants in your ministry to be able to carry on?<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you define these three elements, you will have a great foundation for building a vision. We are encouraged by scripture to write down vision, with the express purpose that others may pick it up and run with it. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Habakkuk 2:2<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Habakkuk+2&amp;version=KJV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>[Full Chapter]<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And <\/span><b>the<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lord answered me, and said, <\/span><b>Write<\/b> <b>the<\/b> <b>vision<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hope this has been inspiring as well as challenging. 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