Empowering Others Through Intercessory Prayer

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Scripture: Ephesians 6:18 - "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people."

5 Short Points:

1. Intercessory prayer is a selfless act of love and compassion, where we lift up the needs and concerns of others before God's throne of grace.

2. By interceding for fellow believers, we demonstrate humility, recognizing that our own righteousness is a gift from God and not a cause for pride.

3. Through prayer, we can provide spiritual support, encouragement, and strength to those facing challenges or struggles in their faith journey.

4. Interceding for the saints aligns our hearts with God's will, inviting His transformative power to work in the lives of those we pray for.

5. Let us be vigilant and faithful in interceding for others, seeking to build up the body of Christ and glorify God through our actions of love and prayer.

Short Prayer:

Heavenly Father, instill in us a heart of compassion and a spirit of intercession for our brothers and sisters in Christ. Help us to set aside complacency and self-righteousness, instead, empowering others through our prayers and support. May Your strength be made perfect in our weakness as we intercede for the saints, bringing glory to Your name. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

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