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Matoh Dilan Mbih posted an update 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Chapter 8: Getting started and keeping going. The last and final chapter of intercessory prayer.
If you want to be an effective intercessor then you have time to pray. One way to do this is to plan for regular prayer times individually and with others.
•Problems that must be overcome.
This lesson make me to understand that, everyone who has ever prayed effectively faced problems that had to be overcome. Conquering these challenges is part of intercession.
To strive in prayer means to struggle through those hindrances which would restrain or even prevent us entirely from continuing in persevering prayer.
Here are some common problems you might face;
Lack of time. We always find time for what we really want to do. Lack of time is not an excuse. The busier you are the more you need to intercede. Set a time for prayer and do not let anything intrude in that time.
Distractions. Try to maximize interruptions during intercession.
Tiredness: if you grow weary or sleepy during prayer time, try walking while you pray or praying out loud.
Lack of desire …