INDWELLING SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Gift Of Intercession
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Praying for
Others
Definition:
The gift of Intercession is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the body of Christ to pray for extended periods of time on a regular basis and see frequent and specific answers to their prayers, to a degree much greater than that which is expected of the average Christian.
Purpose:
Many believers are NOT compelled to pray “without ceasing.” Due to this weakness, God grants certain believers a calling to intercede for the Body of Christ.
Characteristics:
Intercessors have a need to pray for the confessed needs of others. When people talk, they hear prayer-requests. They typically have “prayer journals” and make use of them often. They feel uncomfortable when prayer is not offered up in services, at meal-time & other Body Life gathers. Intercessors are usually the “go-to” person for interpersonal needs of the Body of Christ.
Liabilities:
When walking after their flesh, intercessors tend to be judgmental when others do not pray. They forget that most are not compelled to pray as they. They tend to be “hyper-sensitive” when it comes to their standards of prayer. They are known for being overly emotional and too interpersonal – treading on personal space without an invite.
Place of Service:
1. Leadership in prayer gatherings
2. Training programs in prayer & fasting
3. Discipleship programs
4. Public prayers
5. Deliverance ministries
6. Pastoral assistance
Scriptural Study:
- James 5:14 – 16
- I Timothy 2:1 – 2
- Col.1:9 – 12
- Col.4:12 – 13
- Acts 12:12
- Luke 22:41 – 44
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