Used For Breakthrough

Would you let Me break your heart for the things that break mine? Would you allow Me to shift your focus from yourself so that I can reveal to you the emotions of My heart? Let Me show you what I am interceding for right now as I look upon the earth.

I feel the physical battles of those fighting cancer and other illnesses. I sense the anguish of displaced families and the worries of parents desperately trying to provide safety, shelter and food for their children. I feel the sorrow of those grieving the loss of loved ones.

I witness the devastation of those whose lives have been ripped apart by war—lost homes, stolen futures, and every possession taken from them. I see the hopelessness and despair that grips many people, disillusioned by their governments. I sense the anger and hate of those persecuted because of their ethnicity, gender or faith.

I feel the deep despair of people struggling with their mental health. I see those chasing fleeting worldly ambitions, unaware that they are in deep spiritual bondage. I see how the enemy deceives so many.

I died for every one of them and I love them all. My heart aches for them to come and to run to Me. I am everything they seek and chase after.

Will you stand in the gap for them? Will you intercede on their behalf? Will you let My burden become yours? In shifting your focus, you will discover that joy will fill your heart, My presence will surround you and you will be strengthened with renewed hope. I know your needs, My child, and I have promised to take care of them. Today, I ask you to feel what I feel, to allow your heart to be moved by My emotions for others, and to work with me to see My Kingdom come.

Activation:

In your quiet place ask Jesus what is on His heart as He looks at the world. Ask Holy Spirit to lift any hardness or numbness from you. Allow yourself to feel His emotions. Who is He calling you to stand in the gap for and intercede on behalf of? Maybe it’s a sick neighbour, refugees in your city, or a certain people group or nation. Ask Him to give you specific prayer points for that person, people group, region, or generation. Let your heart be moved and filled with His deep compassion and love. Pray from that place, with deep groans of your spirit, as you bring it all before Him.

Hebrews 7:25 (NLT)

“Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.”

1 Timothy 2:1-5 (NIV)

“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus.”