Did you know that we prosper when we pray for other people? This is what intercessory prayer is about; standing in the gap for others.
God works on this earth through humans, and he needs us to pray for others. Paul often asked others to pray for him through out His writings as stated in 2 Thes. 3:1, "Finally, brethren, pray for us that the word of The Lord will spread rapidity and be glorified, just as it did also with you."
When we pray we have peace within our selves about our own needs, and we can release that peace to others through intercession.
The apostle Paul set the greatest example of what it means for our soul to prosper in Philippians 4:12 that says, "I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstances I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need." Paul had His priorities straight here, for he was thankful and grateful for everything that God had given him; no matter how much or how little.
"Paul's secret to contentment, and ours too, is to Trust God that He is who he says He is. We need to rely on God's power and strength, not our own. Paul focused on what he should be doing instead of what he did not have. Sometimes it's beneficial for us not to have all of the material things we desire. Often our desire for more is just a longing to fill a void in our life."
A void in us hurts. By praying and seeking God to fill our empty, hurting and longing spirit we get peace joy and a firm hand thst leads us to contentment.
How can I intercede in prayer for you?
God a Bless You.
