Intercession

I have to admit that I know what "intercession" means, but I usually think of it in terms of Jesus Christ and His role in my prayers.  The way Charles Swindoll describes it, it's what we do when we pray for others.

I needed this chapter today.  It's an answer to my prayers.

With just finishing my college degree, I'm finding myself somewhat lonely.  I'm not sure how to jump back into the social life I left behind and traded for study time.  I feel unworthy of my old friends.  I feel like I ditched them and am not quite sure how to insert myself back into their lives.

Swindoll says, "When we pray for someone, we intercede.  That means we mentally get involved in their world as we deliberately make contact with God on their behalf" (p. 130).  He then shares how we should begin....

He suggests that we keep a card with a list on it with the person's name, and in parentheses, at least one reason why you need to pray for that person.  In the next column over, leave room to write the answers and the date of when your prayer was answered.

Review the list each Sunday, and continually add to it.

From what I understand, all things were created spiritually before they were created temporally.  Maybe that's the case for friendships too.  So grateful for tender mercies--answers to prayers.