Prayers : Part 11

Prayer that God Always Answers
Part 11



God wants us to be bold and confident in prayer. In prayer, like in the natural, you must have the right tools for the right job, but those tools won’t be useful to you unless you use them in the right way. Jesus opened up and made accessible to us the victory to overcome any and every obstacle we could possibly face in life (Hebrews 4:15, 16). We’ve learned how to pray, but knowing what to pray is an altogether different subject. It is very important to note that we walk by faith, but in doing so, you must be aware of what is around you. God never called us to live in denial. In the Body of Christ many of us choose not to see or to ignore challenges. Watch the blind spots in your life – see things for what they are without fear because God is with you. Today we will continue discussing the prayer of intercession – praying on behalf of another person or other people.

1 Timothy 2:1-4 – God doesn’t just want people saved; He wants them to come into the knowledge of the truth. Salvation is meant for here and now, and prayer is part of this. We must stop thinking “what’s in it for me?” and begin thinking about what will please God. Intercession is so important because believers have the God-given legal right to invite and involve God in to the earth realm. Your power is in your intercession. Move out of the way and allow God to come through. Get into God’s rest. Your prayer is releasing everything that has already been done, so why don’t you see it manifested in your life? You must call it to be.

Matthew 9:37, 38 – Stop plucking weeds and reap the harvest. If it doesn’t come, it’s not the right time – leave it alone. God’s harvest is in our domain, on our land. He allows us to be laborers. Are we really praying? We read in Psalm 103:20 that angels who excel in strength move for the voice of God’s Word, which is why Satan comes immediately to pluck out God’s Word (Mark 4:15). The enemy wants to know if it’s rooted in you or not. Will you use it? Be more aggressive in prayer. Move and God will move with you.

An example of intercession with understanding:
Ephesians 1:15-20 – Paul is asking specifically for others and made a confession. You are not going to be seated, you are.

The highest means of intercession:
Romans 8:26 – The highest means of intercession is allowing the Spirit of God to pray to and through your spirit; the evidence of which is speaking in tongues. You control it; it does not “take over” you. Don’t think that your intercession will always sound like regular prayer time. You may start singing, or be led to have emotions that aren’t your own – like laughing with tears in your eyes! Fight the good fight of faith and destroy complacency.

You are armed for battle, but you won’t see victory until you move. Faith makes prayer grow, prayer doesn’t make faith grow. God has placed his treasure in our earthen vessels. Shake yourself up, try interceding. Remember God! You are not where you used to be, but you also are not where you are going, either! You might have to get radical in your faith –to get violent and take it back! (Matthew 11:12). God chose you, called you friend, and made Himself One with you!