Intercessory Prayer

"Intercessory prayer is a powerful tool in the hands of a righteous people (James 5:16)"
-John MacArthur

Too often we (I) disregard (or simply forget) the power of intercessory prayer, in both asking for it and offering them up for others, forgetting that it's an actual communication with our Heavenly Father. So much can be accomplished through prayer. In a book by John MacArthur I read of a nurse who used her hands like a physical mnemonic to help her remember to pray for people. The thumb being closest, reminds us to pray for those nearest and dearest to us. The index finger points, so it reminds us to pray for those who instruct. The middle being the tallest reminds us to pray for leadership. The ring finger being the weakest is for the weak, distressed and those in pain. And finally the pinky finger, last and least important, reminds us to pray for ourselves.

Pray for others, practice intercessory prayer and be blessed by the joy that comes with seeing God work in the lives of others.

Thank you for reading!
Scott