Intercession is likely the most undervalued and neglected gift and spiritual discipline in the Christian walk for most believers. Yet the Spirit of God is alive and active, working in and through us, even when we don’t realize it.
On this day in my journal in 2022, as I was thanking God for an answered prayer, He reminded me that it came through the intercession of others on my behalf. He showed me that somewhere, someone is praying for me—even if they don’t know my name. How humbling… how sobering.
I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people.
1 Timothy 2:1
Reflecting on this, I recalled one specific moment where the Lord stopped me in my tracks, calling me to intercede for someone I didn’t know. In 2008, my husband and I were visiting churches in Louisiana after getting married and moving to a new state. At one service, I saw a young man sitting nearby, and the Lord impressed on my heart to pray for him. I had no reason to know what he needed, but I prayed for him every day for a long time—and I still do whenever the Spirit brings him to mind.
The Spirit works like that. He has obedient vessels all over the world praying for His children and His purposes at all times. There is a supernatural confidence that comes when being led by the Spirit in intercession.
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
Romans 8:26
Perhaps intercession is one of the best ways we can love our neighbor. What a comfort to know that God is moving on our behalf, connecting believers to partner with His plans for our lives. Only the love of the Father moves for us in such a profound way.
In 2026, may we pay attention to God’s call when He asks us to step up on behalf of others, no matter who we are.
But to my friend who feels lonely today, let this story comfort you: someone, somewhere, is praying for you, too.
The Narrow Way 
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