Intercessory Prayer

A Sacred Conversation Across Time

In Intercessory Prayer, Leonard E. LeSourd invites readers into the timeless practice of standing in the gap for others through heartfelt petition. Drawing on decades of pastoral ministry and extensive biblical scholarship, LeSourd explores how intercession unlocks a deeper communion with the divine, moving beyond mere requests to a transformative dialogue that reshapes both the petitioner and the one prayed for. With clarity and compassion, he guides the reader through the biblical foundations of intercession—from Abraham’s plea for Sodom to the apostolic prayers of the early church—revealing how these ancient conversations still speak with power into the challenges of modern life.

Into the Depths of Compassionate Advocacy

Delving into the mechanics of effective intercession, LeSourd unpacks the four pillars of this sacred discipline: relationship, revelation, reverence, and resolve. Through vivid anecdotes—such as a pastor’s 21-day fast that turned a dying congregation back to hope, and a mother’s unceasing prayers for a wayward child—he illustrates how prayer becomes an act of love that transcends distance, culture, and circumstance. Each chapter provides practical strategies for cultivating a prayerful lifestyle: crafting intercession journals, developing listening prayers, and partnering with the Holy Spirit to pray with insight and authority. Readers will discover how to intercede not only for personal needs but for the healing of communities, the break­through of justice, and the ushering in of spiritual revival.

Transformative Power Unleashed

As LeSourd weaves theology with pastoral wisdom, he shows that intercessory prayer is not a spiritual luxury but a supernatural necessity. Whether confronting national crises, personal trials, or silent struggles of the heart, this book serves as both roadmap and rallying cry for those called to pray on behalf of others. End-of-chapter reflection questions and guided prayer exercises empower readers to move from theory to practice, ensuring that the flame of intercession burns brightly long after the final page is turned.

. Leonard E. LeSourd is an experienced pastor, Bible teacher, and author whose passion for fostering deeper intimacy with God has inspired believers worldwide through his books, sermons, and seminars.