Effective Intercession: Partnering With God - Brad Jersak

According to 1 John 5, the most effective intercession comes when we know that what we are praying is within God’s will. Bold faith comes from hearing God’s will and partnering with God to see it happen. Hear practical handles and testimonies on listening intercession.

Effective Intercession: Partnering with God
In this episode, we dive into the importance and power of intercession, and how partnering with God can lead to breakthroughs and transformations in various situations. We also share practical ways to become an effective intercessor.

Summary:
- God is looking for human partners to manifest His power in the world
- We are representatives of God in the world, and when we partner with God, we get access to His supernatural love and resources
- Efficient intercession stems from being guided by God's will and listening to His voice - Intercession involves humility and connectedness with the divine
- Visualizing and "handing over" the person we're praying for to Jesus is one effective method of intercession

Key Points:
- God wants to work through us to bring about change in the world
- Visualize bringing the person you're praying for to Jesus, handing them over to Him and asking what they need
- Focus on listening for what God's will is for the person you're praying for
- Continual prayer, even when facing tragedy or unanswered questions, is crucial for intercession
- Effective intercession may involve experiencing the same grief as Jesus does and joining Him in prayer and fellowship