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What Is intercession? A 7 Point Summary

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Here is a seven point summary of Intercession from this book Basics of Prayer:  1.  It is standing in the gap or praying on behalf of a person who needs help, and in many cases, for whom Satan is trying … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for God’s Presence and Leading – Psalms 32:8

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Lord, be next to me always today.  When I don’t feel well, when sadness and depression comes near me You be their to help me.  Give me the strength to make it through those times.  Would you please give me … Continue reading →

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Daniel the Intercessor: Five Things to Learn from Daniel’s Intercession

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

  Dan 9:3-19 3 Then I set my face toward the Lord God to make request by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. 4 And I prayed to the Lord my God, and made confession, and said, “O … Continue reading →

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Following God’s Directions, Like Putting Up a Tent – from Exodus 40:1-33

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Today’s Reading: Exodus 40:1-33 Then the Lord said to Moses: 2 “Set up the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, on the first day of the first month. 3 Place the ark of the Testimony in it and shield the ark … Continue reading →

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Four Ways the Holy Spirit Intercedes for Us

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

The Holy Spirit is the person of God who intercedes for us on earth.  Here is a picture of His intercession.  1.  He prays for us.  A big part of the intercession of the Holy Spirit is His prayer for … Continue reading →

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Satan’s Strategy: Three Secrets to Satan’s Strategy

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Evil seems always to be celebrated on Halloween.  So I will take the opportunity of this day to give you this excerpt from my book Purpose of Prayer, from the chapter entitled Prayer Warfare – Part 1.  Christians: be on … Continue reading →

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Our Heavenly Father’s Role in Intercession – 7 Points

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

  It is not the Father’s role to intercede.  The Father is the one who hears, receives, and answers our prayers.  But I think He should be included in the intercession process, because if it wasn’t for the Father we … Continue reading →

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Four Ways to Pray With Importunity

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Importune prayer is prayer that is aroused and energized by the Holy Spirit.  According to E. M. Bounds, It [importune prayer] is not an impulse of energy, not a mere earnestness of soul; it is an inwrought force, a faculty … Continue reading →

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Four Reasons Why Prayer Takes Time

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

 It almost always takes time for prayers to be answered; therefore, prayers need to continue with persistence.  But why is that true?  Why can’t God answer prayers immediately? Well, He can, and He sometimes does if He wants to perform … Continue reading →

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18 Facets of Importune Prayer

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Here, in summary, are eighteen facets of importune prayer that I have written about in my book Principles of Prayer.  Importune prayer…  is an appeal to the friendship of God for our friends. goes beyond friendship. keeps asking with a … Continue reading →

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