"Pray For You: The Power Of Personal Intercession”

Pray for YOU: The Power of Personal Intercession”

Scripture Texts: Luke 18:13, John 17:15, Hebrews 4:16, Exodus 23:22 (KJV)

Introduction

There is a war raging in the spirit realm—unseen but very real. Every day, arrows are flying, altars are speaking, and assignments from hell are being released. And in the middle of it all, God has given you a weapon: your voice.

Not just your worship. Not just your singing. Not even just your praise. But your prayer life—your ability to speak heaven’s language into the earth.

The enemy isn’t afraid of passive believers. He’s not intimidated by church attendance or religious routine. But a believer who knows how to pray—who knows how to tap into heaven and release kingdom authority? That believer is dangerous.

We are often quick to rise and intercede for others. We’ll go to war on behalf of our children, our spouses, our pastors, and our friends. But when the battle hits us, we fall silent. We wait on others to do what God has already empowered us to do for ourselves.

Let me tell you something: this is not the season to be spiritually passive. This is not the time to be emotionally dependent on someone else’s prayers. It’s time to pray for YOU.

This is not pride. This is not selfishness. This is survival.

Because if the enemy can silence your voice, he can strip your authority. If he can convince you to wait on someone else to pray you through, he can keep you bound, discouraged, and disconnected.

And let me say this clearly: this isn’t just a message. This is a divine mandate—a call to arms for every watchman, every warrior, every intercessor, every believer who’s been under attack but too tired to pray.

God is saying: “Get back in position. Open your mouth. Stop watching and start warring.”

This is the hour where God is awakening personal intercession again—where you stop reaching out first and start reaching UP.

Because breakthroughs are not always in the hands of others. Sometimes, breakthrough is in your own mouth.

Let’s walk through this together—not just to be encouraged, but to be ignited.

Because after today, the enemy is going to know you’re not just an intercessor for others—you’re a watchman over your own soul.

Point 1: You Have Access to the Throne

“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” — Hebrews 4:16 (KJV)

Let this be clear: access has already been granted. The moment Jesus declared “It is finished,” the veil in the temple was torn from top to bottom—not from the bottom up, as if man had anything to do with it—but from heaven to earth. That moment marked the permanent removal of separation between God and man, made possible by the blood of Jesus. You no longer need a priest to go in for you. You don’t need someone more “anointed” to usher you into God’s presence. You don’t need a microphone, a platform, or a spiritual résumé. You already have access—not because of spiritual seniority, but because of relationship. Not because of flawlessness, but because you are faithful.

Still, many believers approach God like strangers, when He has called us to come as sons and daughters. Yes, you’ve made mistakes. Yes, you’ve battled fear, shame, and self-doubt. But none of that disqualifies you from His presence—because you're not coming on your own merit, you're coming through the finished work of Christ. That’s why Scripture says, “Let us therefore come boldly…” Not arrogantly, but boldly. Not sheepishly, but boldly. Not second-guessing, but with confidence. Because this throne is not just a place of power—it’s a throne of grace. It’s where mercy meets you, where healing touches you, and where strength finds you in your weakest moment.

God is not intimidated by your flaws. He is not surprised by your past. But He is waiting for your voice. When you come boldly, you’re declaring, “I know who my Father is, and I know what the blood did for me.” You’re not coming as a beggar—you’re coming as an heir. You’re not an outsider—you belong. So don’t come timid. Come boldly. Don’t come perfect. Come surrendered. Don’t wait for a prayer warrior—become one. Don’t question your place—stand in it. You have access to the throne. You have authority in prayer. And heaven is listening.

Point 2: The Greatest Intercessor Already Prayed for You

“I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.”

— John 17:15 (KJV)

Before you were ever formed in your mother’s womb… before the trial ever came… before the storm had a name or the enemy wrote the assignment… Jesus already prayed for you. Let that sink in. The King of Glory, the Lamb of God, the Great High Priest—interceded for you by name.