How do you pray for an intercessor?  Isn’t an intercessor supposed to have an amazing close relationship with the Lord?  Aren’t they the ones who do the praying for everyone else?  Shouldn’t they know how best to pray for themselves? I mean isn’t that like asking if I should fix the mechanic’s car?   Most intercessors are blessed with a beautiful close relationship with our Lord because we do spend many hours in his presence.  And, yes, intercessors are called to pray for eve

If we could, would we write a rule or enact a law that says, “You can’t be sick at Christmas time.  All cancer must be healed.  All stomach bugs and respiratory flus are forbidden.  No broken bones or failing organs are allowed.”  Would we then add the following addendum, “No one may feel hopeless, alone, depressed or filled with anxiety at Christmas time.”   Why not add a last addendum, “No one may be suffering in poverty.  No jobs will be lost or bills unpaid.”  I sometimes

Do you want your prayers to be more effective?  Have you ever desired to pray a truly powerful prayer?  Most of God’s intercessors have desired both.  So, how do you get there?   First, let’s remember that Scripture tells us, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”  John 1:1   Take firm hold of that and then you’re ready for the next step.  Read, study and learn the Holy Scriptures; the Word of God.  If you haven’t spent much time in

A Gift – Not a Treat A gift is something given willingly without compensation.  A gift may be something needed. A treat is something that provides you with enjoyment. (Merriam-Webster)   Intercessory prayer is a gift.  It’s an act of the intercessor giving the gift first of listening and then of going to the throne room of God on behalf of someone else and lifting up their prayer needs before our heavenly Father.  Intercessory prayer is not a treat.  It is not someone meetin

Recently, I was on a prayer retreat with my prayer team.  During the afternoon we had three hours alone with God!  I took off immediately and hit the hiking trails bringing my water and my prayer journal in a small backpack.  I hiked several trails that afternoon and stopped often to write down in my journal what God was telling me.  I absolutely love the times that I hear God speaking to me so clearly.   The next afternoon came and once again, I had three hours to be alone w

“So they went up to the roof and took off some tiles.  Then they lowered the sick man on his mat down into the crowd, right in front of...

Sitting in the window of my office is a sign that reads be strong and courageous Joshua 1:9   and right beside it another that reads “But...

"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." 2 Corinthians 12:9   God’s intercessors bring others with...

Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Why don’t I just give up?”  In all honesty, I asked myself that question just this morning. ...

You may wonder how I know these prayers came from the Lord.  First, they line up with Scripture.  Second, they always line up with the...

Did you ever wonder how long a prayer needs to be?  It needs to be as long as you need it to be.  Let me explain.    Words can be...

An Intercessor keeps his or her eyes on God I am not an athlete.  I don’t run fast enough, throw far enough, or jump high enough to...

Intercession is a unique kind of prayer.  As an intercessor, I am called to go to God in prayer, lifting up the needs of another person. ...

This morning I put on a clean shirt.  It’s comfortable and it looks nice or it did.  A short time ago, I took a small break in my morning...

The other day I heard someone remark that most people when they speak of time alone with God, show a picture of an open Bible, a cup of...

He does not play fair.  He uses everything to his advantage.  He has a strategy.  Who is he?  He is the enemy and he really does not want...

Many people today are swimming in a sea of anxiety.  They often carry that anxiety right to the door of the intercessor they are asking...

As an intercessor I often carry the weight of others’ burdens to our Lord in prayer.  God has made my spirit sensitive to hear beyond my...

I lead a team of World Intercessors and as a group we are spread out in location. Most of the time this works well. But, we currently...

Let’s talk about fasting.  Does it really make a difference?  Do we really need to deny ourselves in order to pray? Today, I am not...