When we think about prayer throughout history, we realize mankind has always reached out to God. Regardless of the continent they lived on, age, or even beliefs, there are historic accounts of people reaching out to God. It’s as if God has hardwired us to communicate with Him.
Think for a moment about billions of people all over the world over thousands of years praying to God. Imagine those prayers that have ascended to His holy throne. It’s really an incredible concept that God created this communication process of prayer for us. Not only is He willing, but He wants to listen to us at any given time. We don’t need a special formula and we don’t have to prostrate or position ourselves in a certain way. All we need is to talk to God and be honest with Him.
People often ask me, “What is the difference between prayer and intercession?” Both are good — but they are different. And both are desperately needed at this time.
Prayer is when you come before God with the needs of your own heart. Of course, we should bring our needs to God – and He expects us to do so. But intercession is when you stand between God and someone or something else and bring those needs to Him.
That’s the distinction. We should pray to God, yet at times we need to stand between.
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