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Intercessory Prayers for the Church with Bible Verses

Introduction

As believers in Jesus Christ, prayer is an essential aspect of our lives. It is our means of communicating with God and seeking His guidance, provision, and protection.

Intercessory prayer is a form of prayer where we pray on behalf of others, and as Christians, we are called to intercede for our fellow believers, particularly for the church.

Intercessory prayers for the church are a powerful way to demonstrate our love for our brothers and sisters in Christ. The Bible commands us to bear one another’s burdens and to pray for one another.

As we pray for our churches, we can see God’s transformative power at work in the lives of those we are praying for, and we also grow in our faith.

In this blog post, we will explore intercessory prayers for the church, providing biblical references to support these prayers. We will discuss the importance of intercessory prayer, provide examples of intercessory prayers for the church, and encourage you to make intercessory prayer a regular part of your prayer life.

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The Importance of Intercessory Prayer

Intercessory prayer is a form of prayer where we pray for the needs of others. This type of prayer is an act of love, where we show compassion and concern for our fellow believers. Intercessory prayer is not only important for the person we are praying for, but it is also vital for our spiritual growth.

The Bible tells us that we are to bear one another’s burdens and pray for one another (Galatians 6:2, James 5:16). When we intercede for others, we are obeying God’s command to love our neighbors as ourselves (Matthew 22:39).

Through intercessory prayer, we can see the power of God at work in the lives of those we are praying for, and our faith is strengthened as a result.

Intercessory Prayers for the Church

  1. Prayer for Spiritual Growth: Dear Heavenly Father, we pray for our church and ask that you would help us to grow in our faith. Help us to deepen our relationship with you, to love you more, and to obey your commandments. We pray that we would become a church that is grounded in your Word, and that we would be transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2).
  2. Prayer for Unity: Lord, we pray that you would bring unity to our church. Help us to love one another and to be patient and kind with each other. We pray that any division or strife would be healed, and that we would be of one mind and one spirit (Philippians 2:2).
  3. Prayer for Leadership: Father, we pray for our church leaders. We ask that you would give them wisdom, discernment, and guidance as they lead our congregation. We pray that they would have a servant’s heart and that they would lead with humility and grace (1 Peter 5:2-3).
  4. Prayer for Outreach: God, we pray that our church would be a light in our community. Help us to share the love of Christ with those around us and to reach out to those who are lost and hurting. We pray that our church would be a place of refuge for those who are seeking you (Matthew 5:16).
  5. Prayer for Protection: Lord, we pray for protection over our church. We ask that you would guard us against the schemes of the enemy and that you would keep us safe from harm. We pray that your angels would surround our church and that your hand of protection would be upon us (Psalm 91:11).
  6. Prayer for Revival: God, we pray for revival in our church. We ask that you would pour out your Spirit upon us and that we would experience a renewed passion for you. We pray that you would break down any barriers that are hindering our relationship with you and that we would experience a fresh outpouring of your love and power (Acts 2:17-18).

Conclusion

Intercessory prayer is an important part of our Christian faith, and it is especially important for our churches. Through intercession, we can lift up our fellow believers and see the power of God at work in their lives.

As we pray for our churches, we are joining together in a unified effort to see God’s will accomplished in our midst.

We encourage you to make intercessory prayer a regular part of your personal prayer life and to pray for your church and its leaders. Use the prayers we have shared as a starting point, and feel free to add your own prayers as well.

Remember, the Bible says that the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective (James 5:16), so let us be diligent in our intercession for the church.

As we close, we want to leave you with the words of the apostle Paul in Ephesians 6:18-19: “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.

With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.”

May we all be faithful in our intercession for the church, and may God’s will be done in our midst. Amen.

Pastor Duke Taber
Pastor Duke Taber

Pastor Duke Taber

All articles have been written or reviewed by Pastor Duke Taber.
Pastor Duke Taber is an alumnus of Life Pacific University and Multnomah Biblical Seminary.
He has been in pastoral ministry since 1988.
Today he is the owner and managing editor of 3 successful Christian websites that support missionaries around the world.
He is currently starting a brand new church in Mesquite NV called Mesquite Worship Center, a Non-Denominational Spirit Filled Christian church in Mesquite Nevada.