Intimate Intercession: The Sacred Joy of Praying for Others

by Tricia McCary Rhodes

So what is the point of intercession, anyway? Author Tricia Rhodes defines intercession in vivid terms-"to stand in the gap between God and needy people, our hearts bonded to theirs as we plead their case in prayer, regardless of what they have done or haven't done to deserve God's intervention." Moses did it and saved the Israelites from God's wrath. Stephen interceded for those who stoned him. Paul prayed for countless Christians and non-believers alike. And we see intercession most extravagantly displayed through Jesus Christ, who walked the earth a friend of sinners.

Tricia declares, "We are never more like Christ than when we connect with others in their pain or their sin and choose to bear their burdens in prayer. Intercession is simple, yet profound." Offering easy-to-grasp tools and truths, Intimate Intercession will show the reader how to know and to pray God's heart. Each chapter is divided into segments that provide a biblical basis, inspirational thoughts, and personal devotional exercises that will engage the reader both in connecting with God and experiencing intimacy with Him.

224 pages, Paperback

First published October 4, 2005

Reviews

[Esther · Rating 5 out of 5]

"As Christ's body we are the tabernacle of David that is being rebuilt into a house of prayer for the nations, which God always intended his dwelling place to be." Page 195.

[Colleen Jantzen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kind and practical.

[Andrea Renfrow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rhodes seems lovely and I think I would like to know her. I plan to re-read this with my middle schooler because I think it sheds some much looked for grace on the habit and expectations of prayer.

[Jim Hutson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am surprised and somewhat disappointed that intercessory prayer seems to be able to be reduced to a human 'discipline' model but am engaged by Rhodes' treatment of the process. While I still believe that there are those within the body that are gifted to be intercessors, this would be a very good book to have those so lead to read.