April Petitionary Prayers

I didn't realize until Rebecca invited us to share our petitionary prayers that most of mine are of the sort that, well, you just don't want to share.  I don't mean to be dark and mysterious, but as petitions are so often for others, preserving and respecting the the privacy of others (and myself!) has hampered my participation.

All that to say this:  I am grateful that the One who bears my prayers before the throne of God knows my petitions better than I know them myself.  We have a Great High Priest who hears and knows and presents our prayers before the throne of the Majesty on High.

And the saints can intercede for each other without details, for our needs, while varied, are all common to man.

Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.  Hebrews 4:14-16 

He listens, He knows, He understands, He intercedes. 

Comments

[Kim in ON]

Many of mine are the kind I don't want to share.

Thanks for the Scripture reminder. I needed it today.

[Lisa writes...]

Amen, Kim!