Dictionary term
Intercessory Prayer
Direct answer
Intercessory Prayer is prayer offered on behalf of another person, community, nation, need, danger, or situation.
Intercessory Prayer means standing before God in prayer for someone or something beyond oneself.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Blessings & Christian Protection
- Also appears in
- Blessings & Christian Protection
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Intercessory Prayer when explaining prayer lists, pastoral care, healing prayer, protection, justice, mission, and communal worship.
- Do not use it for
- Do not use intercession to pry into private details or control another person's decisions.
- Reference category
- Blessings & Christian Protection
- Related terms
- Blessing, Name of Jesus, Blood of Jesus, Armor of God
The story behind Intercessory Prayer
Christian intercession appears in liturgy, monastic offices, prayer meetings, pastoral visits, mission support, and crisis response.
Intercessory Prayer in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Intercessory Prayer asks whether concern is becoming love before God.
The Great Almanac frames Intercessory Prayer with educational restraint. Mystical or symbolic language may be meaningful, but it should not be exaggerated into certainty, panic, or permission to ignore ordinary responsibility.
Intercessory Prayer in the Bible
Scripture shows intercession by Abraham, Moses, prophets, Jesus, Paul, and the church praying for one another.
Why Intercessory Prayer matters
Intercessory Prayer matters because love often takes the form of carrying another person's need before God.
Example in a reading: A page can say intercession for a sick friend should include prayer, a meal, a call, and practical help if possible.
Interpretive caution: Do not use intercession to pry into private details or control another person's decisions.
How Intercessory Prayer is used in a reading
Use Intercessory Prayer when explaining prayer lists, pastoral care, healing prayer, protection, justice, mission, and communal worship.
Where interpretation stops
Information on Intercessory Prayer is presented strictly for educational, historical, and devotional purposes. Complex or sensitive spiritual topics are approached with absolute calm and balance, avoiding any ritual instructions, superstitions, or exaggerated claims. If you are experiencing distress, anxiety, or safety concerns related to these themes, we warmly encourage seeking support from trusted local pastoral, clinical, or counseling resources to ensure your well-being.
Safety note
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
The page starts with a direct definition, then separates use, example, caution, spiritual meaning, and historical context. For astrology, occult, demonology, curse, and spiritual warfare terms, the editorial rule is to explain the term without making fear-based, fatalistic, medical, legal, financial, or ritual-instruction claims.
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