The Need for Intercession

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WHEN THINGS FALL APART

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In this world we are faced by many situations that can result in severe stress, anxiety, fear, anger, frustration, grief, hopelessness and many other tumultuous emotions. These feelings can overwhelm us, ruin our health, and diminish our ability to move forward.

But when we trust God and seek His guidance, He helps us make our way courageously through uncharted waters. He gives us his peace; a calmness and joy that knows no understanding, so that we develop a better sense of control over our thoughts and emotions, allowing us to make good decisions and move forward.

“The cyclone derives its powers from a calm centre. So does a person.” Norman Vincent Peale.

The Word of the Lord bids us to be strong and courageous as we face the storms. “Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6

In which storm will you trust the Lord for deliverance? Seek to have a calm centre and you will acquire the power you seek.

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The Need for Intercession

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Sunday, 22 January 2012 05:24

The Need for Intercession

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“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone” (1 Timothy 2:1 NIV)

When we pray, we should not just pray for ourselves. It is our duty to intercede for others just as Christ; the great Advocate intercedes for us.

There are many things people need: the basic requirements for survival like food, health, clothing and shelter; to feel safe and secure; to be loved, accepted and valued; and to realize their full potential. We should pray that all people achieve these.

Above all we should pray that all people understand that attaining their human needs is only temporal. It can never bring true satisfaction. We should pray that people attain salvation so that they can have true knowledge, wisdom and strength that comes from God; that they can have internal peace and joy no matter their circumstances, and the strength to persevere all trials through faith and hope in the Lord. Everybody needs to realize the love and goodness of the Lord.

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How different the world would look, how different the state of our nation would be, if there were more sanctified priestly souls! These are souls who have the power to bless, for they intercede with sanctified hearts. They never begin their daily time of intercessory prayer without having first brought to the cross all that is unholy in their lives, so that their old self can be crucified there with Jesus, the sacrificial Lamb. ~Basilea Schlink

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Last Updated on Friday, 24 January 2014 05:17