Hinderances to Effective Intercession Flashcards
Anything that stands in your way, preventing you from interceding
Hindrance
Sin of any kind
Isaiah 59:1-2; Psalm 66:18
Idols in the heart
Ezekiel 14:1-3
An unforgiving spirit
Mark 11:25; Matthew 5:23
Selfishness, wrong motives
Proverbs 21:13; James 4:3
Wrong treatment of marriage partner
1 Peter 3:7
Self-righteousness
Luke 18:10-14
Unbelief
James 1:6-7
Not abiding in Christ and His word
John 15:7
Lack of compassion
Proverbs 21:13
Hypocrisy, pride, meaningless repeititon
Matthew 6:5; Job 35:12-13
Not asking according to the will of God
James 4:2-3
Not asking in Jesus’ name
John 16:24
Satanic demonic hindrances
Daniel 10:10-13; Ephesians 6:12
What is considered the “model prayer”?
The Lord’s Prayer
Where are the two versions of the model prayer found in the Bible?
Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 11:2-4
This part of the model prayer acknowledges both the intimacy and transcendence of God
“Our father in heaven…”
This part of the model prayer recognizes God’s name as holy, we honor His nature, power and authority.
“…Hallowed be your name…”
This part of the model prayer denotes His kingship, sovereignty and ruling activity.
“…Your kingdom come…”
This part of the model prayer encompasses His sovereign and individual plan for each person.
“…Your will be done on Earth as it is in heaven…”
This part of the model prayer calls for daily provision extends beyond material sustenance to spiritual nourishment
“…Give us this day our daily bread…”
This part of the model prayer encourages forgiveness because it is essential for maintaining spiritual alignment.
“…And forgive our debts, as we forgive our debtors…”
This part of the model prayer is prayer for protection from temptation acknowledges Satan’s role as the tempter to lure believers away from God’s will
“…And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”
Power hungry, manipulative prayers
James 4:2-3
