What is an intercessor?
Intercessory Prayer MinistryRole of an Intercessor
An Intercessor intercedes on behalf of others. Similar to lawyers, they intervene for those who cannot act for themselves. They approach the judge (Heavenly Father) to plead, beg, profess, declare, petition, request, advocate, urge, and boldly defend.
Focus of Intercessory Prayer
- Target Areas:
- Nations
- Governments
- Pastors
- Leaders
- Families
- Businesses
- The marketplace
- Impact:
- Changes the world by impacting outcomes.
- Intercessors are history changers with:
- Hidden and subtle influence
- Silent authority
- Walk with God's favor to impact and change His heart.
- Shake up the spiritual realm, challenging Satan.
- Bold as lions, not timid like pussy cats.
- Belief:
- Believers in Jesus Christ of Nazareth, accepting Him as Lord and Savior.
- Washed with the Blood of Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit.
- Can speak in other tongues (heavenly language).
- Types:
- Various intercessors on earth for such a time as this.
- On call 24/7, often awoken at night to pray.
- Pray-focused and deliberate prayers.
- Scope:
- Pray for others' situations and circumstances.
- Seek God's mercy and grace for others.
- Approach the throne of grace with confidence and expectancy.
- Passionate about prayer, immediately assuming their roles.
- Strong gift of discernment, sensing a person's heart.
- Bring specific needs to God, expecting Him to answer in His timing.
- Effect:
- Do not convince or change a person, but allow Jesus to work in their lives.
- People prayed for must choose Christ on their own.
- Release God to work in them, requiring their decision and effort.
- Take time for God to start His work.
- Ongoing, not a one-time event.
- Stand in the gap for those needing prayer assistance.
- Move God to work; without prayer, God is not moved.
- Often, they have more faith than those they pray for.
- Essence:
- A way of life and channel to the heart of God.
- Christ-like Walk:
- Walk in the image of Christ.
- Represent Jesus on earth, functioning in His authority and ability.
- Called to be His hands, feet, and voice.
- Be compassionate and walk in unconditional love for others.
What is the heart of an Intercessor?
Intercessors have a deep love for people. Their sole desire is to bring pleasure to God. They walk the path of integrity, humility, and forgiveness. They understand that prayer is the most potent tool in their arsenal when confronting challenges. Intercessors possess unwavering faith and the conviction that God answers prayers.
Guided by the wisdom of Philippians 4:6, they live without anxiety, entrusting every situation to God through prayer and petition, with hearts full of thanksgiving. When they pray, the presence of God is palpable, dispelling darkness and illuminating even the darkest corners. Intercessors firmly believe that light perpetually overcomes darkness. Their utterance of the prayer, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven," is like light and power radiating into the world. This prayer alone holds the potential to reshape the world, bringing transformation to workplaces and every facet of life. Colossians 3:17 underscores this devotion: "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."
The essence of effectual, fervent, and passionate prayer resides in the heart. A heart made whole resembles a flourishing garden, teeming with love, peace, joy, forgiveness, power, hope, righteousness, and repentance. Intercessors recognize that various factors, such as unforgiveness, anger, bitterness, resentment, rejection, fear, guilt, shame, and wrong belief systems, affect their relationship with God and others. These influences have the power to darken a heart.
Intercessors approach prayer with boundless passion, holding unwavering faith deep within their hearts. They are fervently dedicated to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. By speaking God's truth into the lives of His people, they bestow upon them a sense of hope and a vision for the future. Intercessors are a wellspring of encouragement, aiming to inspire others and genuinely caring for the well-being of all.
Guided by the wisdom of Philippians 4:6, they live without anxiety, entrusting every situation to God through prayer and petition, with hearts full of thanksgiving. When they pray, the presence of God is palpable, dispelling darkness and illuminating even the darkest corners. Intercessors firmly believe that light perpetually overcomes darkness. Their utterance of the prayer, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven," is like light and power radiating into the world. This prayer alone holds the potential to reshape the world, bringing transformation to workplaces and every facet of life. Colossians 3:17 underscores this devotion: "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."
The essence of effectual, fervent, and passionate prayer resides in the heart. A heart made whole resembles a flourishing garden, teeming with love, peace, joy, forgiveness, power, hope, righteousness, and repentance. Intercessors recognize that various factors, such as unforgiveness, anger, bitterness, resentment, rejection, fear, guilt, shame, and wrong belief systems, affect their relationship with God and others. These influences have the power to darken a heart.
Intercessors approach prayer with boundless passion, holding unwavering faith deep within their hearts. They are fervently dedicated to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. By speaking God's truth into the lives of His people, they bestow upon them a sense of hope and a vision for the future. Intercessors are a wellspring of encouragement, aiming to inspire others and genuinely caring for the well-being of all.
Persist and Overcome With Determination
You are cherished in the eyes of Father God, and His desire is for us to soar, not to falter. We are destined to lead, not to lag behind. We are designed to rise above, not to dwell beneath.
Father God's intention is for us to be resilient and operate in the authority He has granted us for the advancement of His Kingdom. He envisions us as strong, with our heads held high, walking in unwavering confidence and fortitude. Regardless of the trials and tribulations we've faced, and the lessons we've learned from them, remember that you emerge stronger because of them. The challenges we navigate provide us with the opportunity to uplift and support others.
Life undeniably presents its share of challenges, yet it's also a journey filled with joy and the potential for transformation. Even in the midst of life's trials, there is a wellspring of peace, joy, happiness, love, grace, and mercy waiting for you. Trust in the Lord, for He will provide you with the strength to persevere. Through Christ, we find our inner strength, emerging as victorious individuals, standing strong, and always ready to lend a helping hand to others.
Negative thoughts may try to infiltrate our minds, sowing seeds of defeat, criticism, discouragement, and disappointment. In these moments, we must engage in spiritual awareness, reaffirming our faith in the light of God. We do not accept these lies, and through our faith and alignment with the heart of Christ, we navigate these challenges with unwavering strength and hope.
Father God's intention is for us to be resilient and operate in the authority He has granted us for the advancement of His Kingdom. He envisions us as strong, with our heads held high, walking in unwavering confidence and fortitude. Regardless of the trials and tribulations we've faced, and the lessons we've learned from them, remember that you emerge stronger because of them. The challenges we navigate provide us with the opportunity to uplift and support others.
Life undeniably presents its share of challenges, yet it's also a journey filled with joy and the potential for transformation. Even in the midst of life's trials, there is a wellspring of peace, joy, happiness, love, grace, and mercy waiting for you. Trust in the Lord, for He will provide you with the strength to persevere. Through Christ, we find our inner strength, emerging as victorious individuals, standing strong, and always ready to lend a helping hand to others.
Negative thoughts may try to infiltrate our minds, sowing seeds of defeat, criticism, discouragement, and disappointment. In these moments, we must engage in spiritual awareness, reaffirming our faith in the light of God. We do not accept these lies, and through our faith and alignment with the heart of Christ, we navigate these challenges with unwavering strength and hope.
Prayer warriors are the most frightening, powerful, demon-chasing, world-moving beings on earth. In truth, they are co-creators with God! They look at astrological predictions and rebuke them. They never wonder about the future because they are too busy creating it. Prayer warriors are positioned by God to stand in faith for their families and churches and cities. Prayer is stronger than kings and mightier than armies. Prayer is the most powerful force on earth.
Francis Frangipane
