"Ben"-Edictus: Watch Out, Watcher.

Today's post is written by guest blogger Reverend Ronald Benjamin, who has graciously agreed to contribute to Glossa Water as his schedule permits.

One of the paradoxical features of life is that every grace has a disgrace. Every occupation has a hazard. Persons who feel led into the ministry of intercession must be aware of the occupational hazards of intercession.

Let me mention a few that come to my mind:

1. pride
2. belief in the prayer prayed rather than in the One to whom prayer is offered
3. taking credit for what God does
4. A sense of superiority
5. territorial
6. be more engrossed in speaking to God than in listening to Him.


There is the danger of feeling that this is one's area of expertise. It should be noted that prayer, any kind, is to be offered from a relational position, a relationship with our Father, through our Lord Christ Jesus. And every gift that has been given has been graciously bestowed, even the gift of intercession.

Let us pray for one another.