intercession
The word “Intercede” comes from the Latin “inter” which means “between,” and “ced” which means “go.” Literally “intercede” means “go between.” Intercessors are those who are “go betweens” between the Lord and his people.
The Father loves it when we, his children, come to him and ask him to work on our behalf.
We acknowledge that there is no greater foundation for all ministry we undertake than storming heaven in humble and child-like intercession. God’s heart is moved to act when his people cry out to him. The Father loves it when we, his children, come to him and ask him to work on our behalf.
BECOME an intercessor
An Encounter Intercessor is someone who is committed to the intercession of Encounter Ministries and the missions God calls us into whether foreign or domestic. Approximately each month our Intercessor Coordinator emails our Encounter Intercessors with the prayer needs of the ministry. We also acknowledge that God has often revealed prophetic insight and revelation to our intercessors and we ask our intercessors to communicate any prophetic revelation to our Intercessor Coordinator that will be communicated to the Encounter leadership.
KAREN STEPLITUS
Intercessor Coordinator
prayer wall
Submit a prayer or pray for others
You may add your prayer request to our prayer wall using the form below. Once your prayer request is received, we will share it according to your instructions. Feel free to submit as many prayer requests as you like!
Anonymous
For inner healing, physically and emotionally. For mental clarity after the recent ending of my relationship in which we had been discussing marriage. For healing of wounds, for peace somehow during this grief.
Received: September 18, 2023
Maria
Good health to my entire family especially my kids and give them wisdom, patience and strength to endure life’s challenges. May their chosen jobs last and help them to Realize their dreams. Thank you Lord!
Received: September 17, 2023
Maria
Total healing of my failing heart. Grant me more years to live Lord, I pray Amen.
Received: September 17, 2023
Derryl Yvon Smith
Please pray for me derryl smith's healing.to maintain normal blood pressure and normal heart rate healing from breathing problems and anemia problems healing from upper.arm pains healing from lower back pain healing from severe neck pains healing from extreme numbness in my fingers tips healing from excessive urination
Received: September 17, 2023
Anonymous
For M who has cancer and has moved into hospice. For healing and peace.
Received: September 17, 2023
Anonymous
Some time ago you were praying for me. Right now I'm working in Tallinn, Estonia. I have almost 5 months working here, but I'm facing some problems here. I'm feeling alone in this country, I don't have family or friends here, and it has been difficult for me to find a Catholic community to belong to.
I've been nostalgic, sad, anxious, stressed, and with many doubts about things that are happening to me (and I've been questioning God about these things). Even my vocational doubts came back to me. Currently, I'm facing issues with sleep (maybe related to all those things).
There were some curious good things that happened in order to get my current job (which I have no doubt God acted upon), but about bad things, I don't understand why God allows them. I would like to know the "why" and "for what" of all these things, and what God wants from me out of all this and how he imagines me.
Also, I feel like I'm not thanking God for all those little good things that have happened to me during these months. I'm still doing my prayers, asking for good things in my life and my family, but I don't feel God is hearing me.
I know that living outside of my country isn't forever (I don't see myself living the rest of my life outside Mexico, nor living my whole European stay here in Estonia). In the future, I would like to return to my home country, but God knows when.
Thanks in advance for your prayers. Have a great day.
Received: September 17, 2023
Anonymous
For my special needs sister back home in Philippines that we could sponsor her here since she is alone and already an orphan. May God’s spirit help us to get fast sponsorship and compassionate positive response from the immigration. Thank you Lord
Received: September 17, 2023
Anonymous
Prayers for inner healing.
Prayers for the poor souls in Purgatory.
Prayers for clarity of mind and heart to follow God's Holy Will.
Prayers for college studies.
In thanksgiving to God and Our Lady for a special intention.
Received: September 15, 2023
Anonymous
Please pray for an 8th grade boy who just suffered a serious head injury during a football game. Please pray for his healing, and for the Holy Spirit to comfort all those who witnessed it and who care for him.
Received: September 14, 2023
Anonymous
For the material and spiritual needs of Leah Torres. Very specially for her salvation.
Received: September 13, 2023
Anonymous
Pray for our son Brett, he is very ill with Lyme disease, bartonella, strep, encephalitis, mycotoxin illness and with all of the medicine and treatment is tormented with brain inflammation, fight/flight and wants to be healed. This has been going on for many years and it is tearing our family apart. I am taking care of him, and my husband is in another state having to work. The toll on me is unbearable. I am praying for his healing and the strength to go on myself as it is crushing me. Please pray for him and our family. Lord have mercy , the suffering is never ending, and we all feel so hopeless. God, we need you, increase our faith, hope, trust. Feel as if God led us to the current doctor but this is torture. I want to surrender it, i really do. Need help with this heavy cross. Please pray for us
Received: September 13, 2023
Natasha
Please I urgently need prayer for God's forgiveness mercy and grace. I'm going through a lot. Thank you. (I'm so embarrassed I got mad and cursed my father, but I know God can forgive me).
Received: September 12, 2023
Veronica
I want to participate in something but I doubt myself. I am not sure if it is for me. plus.. i doubt my poor english. I need a sign from God to tell me whether it is for me or not. Thank you.
Received: September 12, 2023
Anonymous
My daughter’s upcoming biopsy for inherited breast cancer. ( I was cured in my 30s by St Seton… that’s my belief) praying for her healing Lord. I have total belief in you. You’ve been so good to me and our loved ones! It’s in your hands Lord! Take it away! Praise to you Lord! After my mastectomy/chemo You made the new tumor (other side, recurrance) disappear 32 years ago. The doctor was shocked.
Received: September 11, 2023
deb
Jason, my son is struggling with so many things, and it seems to me that he's under attack no matter how much he prays and tries. He was brought up in the church, homeschooled and loving the Lord. He is gifted with music and has LED services since 5th grade. He's now 28, still leading music, and ashamed of his homosexual desires. He hates himself for it, and has a lot of baggage from our "teaching"
He began drinking away his feelings 10 years ago which led to a string of damaging rehab experiences which led to being placed on prescriptions that he now can't get off without terrible mental and physical withdrawal.
He also has a broken knee that insurance will not cover for needed surgery. All this and more.
He is very open with his situation, and says he has an escape- (suicide) plan for January if life isn't better. He continues to pray for others and give of himself in life at at church. He can't work due to physical ailments even though he is a professional with 2 degrees. He has no money, no car, no self esteem.
I sure wish he could get released, My heart aches and aches.
Received: September 11, 2023
kennedy ogendo
Please kindly pray for my mom kezia ogendo who is suffering from arthritis and heart issues, thanks
Received: September 11, 2023
Anonymous
Prayers for healing of spouse's (Deborah) cancer and restoration of nerves so she can walk normally again as well as healing of all negative effects from the Covid virus. Also, that here doctors will be guided by the Holy Spirit.
Received: September 10, 2023
Anonymous
Pray my husband stops the divorce and comes home to me and our 2 year old daughter. Thank you.