Praying for you

Christ Jesus, who died- more than that, who was raised to life- is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Romans 8:34

Several years ago I visited with a precious woman, 85 years of age, who I knew from childhood. She knew my family, and the difficult dynamics that existed, as well as my husband's family of origin. My husband had grandparents that prayed fervently for their children and grandchildren and from their family line came a slew of pastors- my husband included. As we talked together about my husband and I serving the Lord, she looked at me very seriously and asked, "Jocelyn, I know who was praying for Bruce. But who was praying for you?"

I left her house but her question remained in my mind. Several days later as I was reading the Word, the Lord answered our question. "Christ Jesus, who died- more than that, who was raised to life- is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us." The words hit me like a ton of bricks. It was Him. All those years of aimless wandering, little sense of purpose and worth, dumb decisions and pain. He was the One praying for me the entire time. He was the One talking to the Father on my behalf, the One reminding the Judge of Heaven and Earth that the price of my sin had been paid. He was the One pleading for mercy, grace and protection as I stumbled in utter confusion. He was the One who saw and declared the future and hope that laid ahead.

Jesus is praying for us. Yesterday, today and tomorrow. He is praying for our protection, that we would be unified as His Bride, that we would be set apart and surrendered to Him by the truth of His Word. He is praying that we would be unified with Him so that the world may see Him and believe. Jesus is praying that people everywhere, including you and me, would know that God loves them just as much as God loves Him! Jesus Christ is praying for our future. He wants us to be with Him and see His Glory one day (John 17). Be encouraged in your everyday- no matter the circumstance. We have the greatest prayer partner we could ever want. Jesus Christ, King of kings and Lord of lords, is praying for you today.

Precious Jesus, thank you for interceding on our behalf everyday. Thank you for the blood you shed on the cross which has bought and redeemed us. Continue to grow us up in You with a sold out and surrendered passion for You alone. Amen.

Jocelyn Hamsher