In Daniel 9:17-19, we see one of the many examples of intercessory prayer in Scripture.
“Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant. For your sake, Lord, look with favor on your desolate sanctuary. Give ear, our God, and hear; open your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears your Name. We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy.”
What a heartfelt prayer for God’s mercy and intervention on behalf of his people! As it was in Daniel’s time, intercessory prayer continues to be an essential part of Christian life.
As ReFrame Ministries’ Prayer Ministry leader, I have the honor of facilitating thousands of intercessory prayers every week. The way God works through these prayers never ceases to amaze me.
Jeff and Megan’s Story
One example of this work comes from Jeff, one of ReFrame’s 7,000 Prayer Team volunteers. He reached out to ask for prayers for his daughter, Megan.
A few years ago, Megan was involved in a serious car crash, leaving her with a traumatic brain injury and ongoing pain in her back and neck. More recently, Megan began experiencing heart issues that required multiple emergency room visits.
In response to Jeff’s request, I sent an email with Scripture, encouragement, and the assurance that prayer warriors across the globe were lifting Megan and her family in prayer.
Jeff shared this update: “My heart is beyond grateful for the prayers of the ReFrame Prayer Ministry. I forwarded this prayer over to Megan. Megan was in the hospital over the weekend, and they did several tests for her heart and brain. Everything came back good! Praise God.”
They are now looking at some of the medications Megan is using to see if they caused a spike in her heart rate.
“Thank you so much for leading this amazing ministry that God has orchestrated!” Jeff said. “I have been on the Prayer Team for several years now, and when I started, it’s (as if) God is sending me the lists you send every week.”
This heartfelt message is a powerful reminder of God’s call to pray for one another. Just like Daniel knew, we can trust that God invites us to intercede for others, knowing that God responds with love and grace.
As we continue to pray for healing and strength, hold fast to the truth that no prayer goes unnoticed or unanswered. In Jeff’s words, we are reminded that God is at work in the lives of those we lift up in prayer.
Join Jeff and 7,000 other Prayer Team members in praying for others through ReFrame Ministries’ Prayer Ministry. To learn more or to volunteer, visit prayer.reframeministries.org, where you'll also find helpful resources like the How to Pray ebook and Prayers of Comfort for a Grieving Heart.
About the Author
Emily Vanden Heuvel, ReFrame Ministries