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(Mark 7:24-37)
“I commend intercessory prayer, because it opens man's soul, gives a healthy play to his sympathies,
constrains him to feel that he is not everybody, and that this wide world and this great universe were
not after all made that he might be its petty lord, that everything might bend to his will, and all
creatures crouch at his feet." (Charles Spurgeon)
God is astonished when we don’t avail ourselves of intercessory prayer (Isa. 59:16)
"If we truly love people, we will desire for them far more than it is within our power to give
them, and this lead us to prayer. Intercession is a way of loving others.” (Richard Foster,
Prayer)
Do you make intercessory prayer for the “marginalized” or just for those familiar/close to you?
Like the woman with the demonized child, “outsiders” have need of prayer too.
We are encouraged to pray for other Christians (Joel 2:12-13, 17, Rom. 1:9, Eph. 6:18)
Our prayers can be a source of strength and protection for other Christians (Eph. 3:14-21, Luke
22:31-32, John 17:15, Acts 12:5; Eph. 3:14-21, 2 Thess. 3:1-2)
We are encouraged to pray for the physical & spiritual healing of other Christians (James 5:13-16)
We can “join the struggle” and help “bear the burdens” (Gal. 6:2) of other Christians by praying on
their behalf (Rom. 15:30-32)
Abraham interceded for Sodom & Gomorrah, appealing to God’s compassion (Gen. 18:16-33)
We are encouraged to make intercessory prayer on behalf of our political leaders (1 Tim. 2 :1-2)
We are encouraged to make intercessory prayer on behalf of our communities (Ps. 112:6; Jer. 29:7;
Dan. 9:3, 16-19
We are assured that the effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much (James 5:16-18)
Fervent/Earnest/Persistent/Zealous Prayer (1 Chron. 16:11, Zech. 8:20-21, Ps. 55:16-17, Isa. 62:6-7,
Luke 11:9-13, 18:1-7, 1 Thes. 5:17) (Prayer that is continuous, unfailing, with serious intent and
determination).
The prayer of one acting in a righteous manner (2 Kings 20:1-6, Ps. 34:15, Prov. 15:8, Job 42:7-9, 1
Pe. 3:12) (Contrast: God does not hear the prayers of those willfully acting in a manner that offends
Him (Jer. 7:16-18, see also Ps. 66:18)
Intercessory Prayer may actually forestall judgment (Ex. 32:7-14, Deut. 9:8-9, 12-20, 23-27, Ps.
106:23, Ezek. 22:30-31)
"When you pray for your friends, be ready to lend a hand. Lip service does nothing for God." (Dennis
Kean)
It can be frustrating when we don’t seem to see immediate, positive results from our prayers
"When we begin praying for others, we soon discover that it is easy to become discouraged at the
results, which seem frustratingly slow and uneven. This is because we are entering the strange mix of
divine influence and human autonomy." (Richard Foster, Prayer)
Jesus is our chief intercessor/advocate (John 17:9-26, Heb. 7:25, Rom. 8:31-39)
"He prayed for His enemies, and you do not even pray for your friends." (Johann Arndt,, True
Christianity).