Intercessory Prayer

I'm re-reading a book I purchased several years ago on prayer.  It's called Intercessory Prayer, by Dutch Sheets.  While some people might not fully line up with the teaching, it is a powerful book that shows us just how vital our prayers are.  Too often I fall into the trap of thinking that my prayers really don't count...really don't make a difference.  That's a lie straight from the mouth of Satan.  As believers, we've been given authority to pray with great boldness!

Here are a couple of quotes from the book...

"The Most High has given us His light, He has given us His sword, He has given us His name.  Use them!  Position yourself toward the Son and allow Him to shine through you, striking the mark!  Wield the laser sword of the Spirit.  We often forget how powerful the Holy Spirit in us is - how destructive to darkness is His lightning sword.  It has supernatural power to overcome the works of darkness - when we release it with confidence." (p. 191)

"As the Israelites carried the presence and glory of God into battle, so must we.  All that was in the Ark of the Covenant is in us:  the Bread of Life, the rod of priestly authority and the law of God.  And the glory that was upon it now shines through us.  Act like it!  Strike with the sword - speak the Word!  "Let God arise" through your intercession "and His enemies be scattered." (p. 192)

Let these truths soak into your heart and believe that your prayers DO make a difference.  Never give up!