Intercession

“I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people.”

1 Timothy 2:1

Intercession is love expressed as attention. Abraham, Moses, and Jesus all stand between God and people they refuse to give up on. Praying for someone is a way of continuing to care when you cannot fix anything.

1. Step 1

   Name them

   Picture the person. Hold them before God without editorial.

   Who are you carrying today?

2. Step 2

   Pray Scripture over them

   Paul's prayers (Ephesians 1:17–19, Colossians 1:9–12) give words when yours run out.

   What Scripture will you pray for them?

3. Step 3

   Ask specifically

   Vague prayers are hard to remember and hard to see answered.

   What is the specific ask?

4. Step 4

   Offer your hands

   Ask whether you are part of the answer — a call, a meal, a presence.

   Is there something for you to do?