Have you ever gone through an intense time of intercession? How did you feel when it was over? Intercessors often tell me they feel “black and blue,” as if they have been in a battle. Or they feel heavy or drained after praying for someone. Intercessors often take people home with them spiritually, mentally, and … Continue reading Intercessors: Don’t Forget to Cleanse
Category: Intercessory Prayer
Praying the Apostle’s Creed
Depending on your church tradition, you may or may not be familiar with the words of the Apostle's Creed. I grew up in a church where we memorized the words in Sunday school at a very young age. Our teachers taught us what the words meant and why we stood and said these words each … Continue reading Praying the Apostle’s Creed
The Power of Blooming Where You Are Planted as an Intercessor
I am blessed with great friends who are intercessors. Each one is planted in a different environment for the purpose of changing the environment. I am always amazed when I hear their stories of how God moves them in prayer during their workday. Several of my intercessor friends work in corporate environments. The situations, pressures, … Continue reading The Power of Blooming Where You Are Planted as an Intercessor
What Does It Mean to Be an Intercessor for Someone?
Has anyone asked you, "Will you be an intercessor for me?" We all need intercessors praying for us. Daily. Weekly. (Sometimes hourly!) And whenever led by God. If you don't have intercessors praying for you, ask God to give you the names of people you can ask to pray. My article, "Why Every Intercessor Needs … Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be an Intercessor for Someone?
Season Your Church Ministries with Intercessory Prayer
When intercessory prayer is woven into the fabric of your church, your ministries can stand strong and do exactly what God calls them to do. Every ministry of your church, from worship to hospitality, from nursery to seniors, from Bible study to softball, has the opportunity to incorporate intercessory prayer. Not only does this help … Continue reading Season Your Church Ministries with Intercessory Prayer
Group Prayer – Feel the Difference
When I arrived home tonight, I felt amazing. For me, lately, that's unusual. It's been a rough stretch. But I felt well and truly amazing. That's when I realized I had been praying, together with other people, all day. I got together with a group of folks in the morning and we prayed. What an awesome time … Continue reading Group Prayer – Feel the Difference
Prayers for Sweet Sleep
Several of my friends and I are struggling with sleep. Sleep deprivation is not only exhausting but also unhealthy. We have each tried different remedies - even prayer! - and nothing seems to help. One of my friends reminded me that God put us in relationships, and we need to pray for each other. When … Continue reading Prayers for Sweet Sleep
Community Prayer Starts with You
Prayers for a community are powerful. Ideally, you want your whole community covered in prayer. Even better, you want your whole community praying. It takes time. And lots of prayer. If community prayer is your heart, then it starts with you. Our community is blessed to have many prayer groups, some who have been active … Continue reading Community Prayer Starts with You
The End of the Story
Intercessors don't often get to hear the end of the story. We pray in faith that God has done whatever He intends to do, in whatever situation He prompted us to pray. And we thank Him for the privilege. Today, I met a lady I had never met before. She began to share with me … Continue reading The End of the Story
Briar Patch Prayer
Our team gathered at the start of a weekend retreat. Two of our team members, a husband and wife, were missing. Shortly after we began our prayer time, the wife arrived, frantic. Their teenage son had run away from home. We began to pray for him, that the Lord would bring him home. I felt in … Continue reading Briar Patch Prayer
Adventures with God 