My Intercessory Prayer Project

Philippians 4:6-7
(6)  Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
(7)  And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

 
At the beginning of October, I began a prayer project.   For one thing, I need to pray more often, and this helps.  For another, it is important that we pray on behalf of others.  Intercessory prayer is powerful, and does great good to both the one who prays and the one who is the recipient of such prayer.

Job 42:7-10 KJV
(7)  And it was so, that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath.
(8)  Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you: for him will I accept: lest I deal with you after your folly, in that ye have not spoken of me the thing which is right, like my servant Job.
(9)  So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite went, and did according as the LORD commanded them: the LORD also accepted Job.
(10)  And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.

 
My goal is to get a list of people and situations and pray for them.  The more details the better, of course, but it’s not my goal to be in anyone’s business, so share what you want or don’t want.    I’ll setup an email address where these requests can be sent.

I had originally intended to set this up as a short-term project, but I think I’m going to continue it indefinitely.  It helps to keep each prayer focused, and praying about others keeps you cognizant of the needs that other people have, not just what you want.  Also, I seem to have less trouble mustering up faith on behalf of the issues of others, relative to my own issues.

Only you will know if your prayer has been answered, but either way, God will be glorified.  And your faith will be increased.  Just remember to witness when God blesses you, so others can be blessed as well.

If you haven’t thought of starting your own prayer project, please consider it, and see what it does for your own spiritual life…

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