Summary
Today we talk about the surprising personal benefit of interceding—praying on behalf of others. From Jesus and the Holy Spirit interceding for us to the command for believers to pray “for all men,” we share how God used prayer to carry our family through grief, build compassion, bring peace, and draw our hearts closer to Him. Monica shares how a simple burden to pray became a lifeline, and Luke unpacks why intercession strengthens both the person praying and the people being prayed for.

Key Scriptures (KJV)
• 1 Timothy 2:1 — A call to supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks for all.
• Romans 8:26–27 — The Spirit maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
• Hebrews 7:25 — Jesus ever liveth to make intercession.
• John 17 — Jesus’ prayer for His disciples and for us.
• Ezekiel 22:30 — God seeks someone to stand in the gap.
• Job 42:10 — The Lord turned Job’s captivity when he prayed for his friends.
• James 5:16 — Pray one for another… the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
• Philippians 4:6–7 — Prayer and supplication lead to the peace of God.

What We Cover
• What intercession means (standing in the gap; intentional, compassionate prayer)
• How praying for others deepens intimacy with God and builds empathy
• Why intercession often brings unexpected personal peace
• The “Job effect”: blessing and growth that follow praying for others
• Unity in the church when we carry each other’s burdens in prayer
• Our story: how a burden to pray became part of God’s provision

Listener Takeaways
• Start a simple daily list of 3 people to intercede for by name.
• Pray especially for the ones who are hard to love—watch how God changes your heart.
• Celebrate answered prayer with the people you’ve been praying for; it strengthens community.