It's Imperative!

I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine... Philippians 1:3-4a

Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints- Ephesians 6:18

Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray... James 5:13a



I have often heard it said (and it is true), that praise and worship are in order when you are in the midst of trials and tribulations.

I have also heard it said (and again, it's true) that you should focus on God's goodness toward you and remember past blessings during your time of "go through".

But once you have done all of that do you just leave God's presence while you most assuredly have His attention? (God inhabits the praises of his people Psalms 22:3) No!

There is nothing like going to God on behalf of a brother or sister who is standing in need, to get your focus off your own problems.

One of the best ways not to fall victim to self pity is to shift your focus from you and your circumstance to the circumstances and challenges of others!

You see we are called to intercede for our brothers and sisters. As the body of Christ it is our duty to go to God on behalf of one another. What affects me should affect you. What affects you should affect me.

How can you love me or I you, and never think to pray for you and your needs?

We should also thank God for one another knowing that it takes the many members that make up the body- for the work of the church to get done!!!

AND as we pray for ourselves and the body of Christ--- let us not forget those you have yet to come to a saving knowledge of Christ Jesus our Lord!!!!

Let us continue in prayer one for another understanding that Intercession is Imperative!!!