In my last post I looked at the relational posture of intercession. Today I want to look at the activity of intercession. 1) The word ‘intercession’ is obviously from the verb ‘to intercede’, which is officially defined as to act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble, as by pleading or petition (source: [...]
Archive for November, 2009
Prayer as Intercession Pt. II
Posted in Intercessory Prayer, tagged Christian prayer, intercession, prayer, religion, what is intercession on November 30, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Prayer as Intercession Pt. I
Posted in Intercessory Prayer, tagged genie in a bottle, Kingdom of God, prayer, prayer as intercession on November 25, 2009 | 2 Comments »
As we begin to look at prayer as intercession I want to begin once again with the foundation of all prayer: relationship. The reason why I want to so clearly emphasize the importance of God as one with who we are in relationship is this: God is NOT some divine genie in a bottle who grants [...]
Intercession & Devotional Prayer
Posted in Devotional Prayer, Intercessory Prayer, tagged Christianity, Devotional Prayer, examples of intercession, intercession, prayer, religion on November 23, 2009 | 2 Comments »
While there are many different forms of prayer, in general terms there are two major categories: intercessory prayer and devotional prayer. Today and in the next few posts I want to discuss how these forms of prayer are distinct from one another. Intercession is primarily praying for other people and circumstances, while devotional prayer is largely [...]
Prayer & Babbling Pt. II
Posted in Devotional Prayer, tagged Christianity, prayer, religion, scheduling prayer on November 21, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I wanted to add some thoughts to my previous post ‘Prayer & Babbling‘. I work with an organization called House of Prayer Edmonton and part of what we are involved in is hosting each month a 24 hour prayer and worship time at the Marketplace Chapel in West Edmonton Mall. The schedule is divided into [...]
Prayer vs. Babbling
Posted in Devotional Prayer, tagged babbling in prayer, Christianity, Matt.6:7, prayer, spirituality on November 19, 2009 | 2 Comments »
After my previous post on the foundations of talking to God in prayer, I wanted to comment more on the reference in Matt. 6:7-8 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father [...]
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