Prayer Teams



THE CORE MOTIVATION FOR PRAYER TEAM MINISTRY

Empathy — the heart of intercession (vs. giving answers,fixing the problem, spouting off “spiritual insights”) Jesus was moved to pray not so much by faith, but by the compassion that overcame him for those that suffered.

Matt. 9:36 - When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they Were harassed and helpless like sheep without a shepherd.

Matt, 14:14 - When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick.

Matt. 15:32 - Then Jesus called his disciples to him and said,”! have compassion for the crowd, because they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat; and I do not want to send them away hungry for they might  faint on the way?’

Matt. 20:34 - Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes. Immediately they regained their sight and followed him.

Mark 6:34 - As he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.

Mark 8:2 - “I have compassion for the crowd, because they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat.

Luke 7:13 - When the Lord saw her, he had compassion for her and said to her,”Do not weep"

Luke 15:20  - So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compasslon; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him.

Phil. 1:8 - For God is my witness, howl long for all of~u with the compassion of Christ Jesus.

Phil. 2:1 - If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit any compassion and sympathy,