Song Lyrics

Intercessor’s Heart

Intro

Somebody lift your hands right now
If you know God hears every cry
Every tear, He sees it all
If you know He hears, say
He hears
He hears
He knows our pain
He knows
He knows our pain
He knows
He knows

Verse 1

A world in pain, a silent cry
Echoes lost in weary skies
But You are near, You hear our call
Yeshua, Lord, You weep with all

Verse 1

A world in pain, a silent cry
Echoes lost in weary skies
But You are near, You hear our call
Yeshua, Lord, You weep with all

Verse 1

A world in pain, a silent cry
Echoes lost in weary skies
But You are near, You hear our call
Yeshua, Lord, You weep with all

Verse 2

Too often silent when I should speak
Too quick to judge, too slow to weep
Now I kneel, my heart renewed
Yeshua, let me intercede for You

Chorus

El Shama, You hear our prayer
No whispered cry is lost in air
Lost in air
Yeshua, High Priest intercedes
Intercedes
Ruach HaKodesh, plant the seed
Plant the seed

Chorus

El Shama, You hear our prayer
You hear our prayer
No whispered cry is lost in air
Lost in air
Yeshua, High Priest intercedes
Intercedes
Ruach HaKodesh, plant the seed

Surmon Notes

Sermon Title: Intercessor’s Heart – Becoming the Voice Between Heaven and Earth

Main Text: Colossians 4:2-4; Romans 8:26-27; Hebrews 7:24-25

Introduction: A Call Beyond Comfort

Beloved, we are living in days that cry out for intercession. The headlines are filled with chaos, but underneath every headline is a hurting heart. And behind every hurting heart, the Spirit is groaning for someone—anyone—to stand in the gap. The song Intercessor’s Heart is not just a ballad; it is a summons. A soul-stirring call for the Church to rise up—not with loud opinions, but with quiet groans; not with condemnation, but with compassion. To lift the burdens of the broken and bring them before the throne of grace.

This is what it means to bear the intercessor’s heart—to feel what Yeshua feels, to kneel where others cannot stand, to cry when others have no words left. Let’s walk through this sacred calling together with three spiritual truths.

1. The God Who Hears Every Cry – “El Shama”

Key Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

“El Shama, You hear our prayer. No whispered cry is lost in air.”

Intercession begins not with us speaking, but with knowing that God is listening. Romans 8 tells us that even when we don’t know what to pray, the Spirit Himself intercedes with groanings too deep for words. That means your silence is not wasted. Your tears are not ignored. The sighs and groans of the broken-hearted are a language that heaven understands.

And Yeshua, our great High Priest, is not far off. “He ever liveth to make intercession” (Hebrews 7:25). His priesthood is eternal—and His compassion is unwavering. He weeps with those who weep (John 11:35), and when we align our hearts with His, we begin to share His burden for humanity.

Application:

Who around you is silently crying for help? Have you paused to listen—not just to their words, but to their silence? God does.

2. The Ministry of Tears – Bearing Others’ Pain

Key Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5; John 11:33-35

Verse one of the song says, “A world in pain, a silent cry… Yeshua, Lord, You weep with all.” What a profound truth! We serve a God acquainted with grief. Isaiah 53 calls Him “a man of sorrows.” When Jesus stood before Lazarus’ tomb, knowing He would raise him, He still wept. Why? Because He was moved by the pain of the people.

Tears are not weakness; they are intercession in liquid form. When we weep with those who weep (Romans 12:15), we become conduits of compassion. The intercessor is not a distant observer. The intercessor kneels beside the afflicted, prays through the pain, and holds the line in the spirit until breakthrough comes.

Application:

Don’t suppress your tears. Let them become your offering. When was the last time your heart broke for what breaks God’s?

3. The Power of Prayer to Shift Nations

Key Scripture: Colossians 4:2–4

Paul urges the Church in Colossae to “continue in prayer, and watch… with thanksgiving.” He then requests intercession for himself—that a door would open for him to proclaim the mystery of Christ.

Every intercessor holds a key. That key doesn’t just unlock blessings for ourselves—it opens doors for others. When we pray, we aren’t just whispering into the air. We are planting seeds, as the song says: “Ruach HaKodesh, plant the seed.” Every prayer you sow becomes a spiritual seed. And the Holy Spirit—the Ruach—waters those prayers and brings a harvest in due season.

In this age of spiritual warfare, intercession is not a nice ministry—it’s a necessary one. The greatest movements of God have always been preceded by prayer. Prayer opens the heavens. Prayer shatters strongholds. Prayer awakens the Church. And intercession carries the fragrance of Yeshua’s compassion into the darkest places.

Application:

Are you willing to be that key? Are you willing to stand in the gap for someone who cannot stand for themselves?

Conclusion: Will You Take Up the Intercessor’s Heart?

Beloved, Intercessor’s Heart is more than a song. It is your call to action. Will you say yes to the burden? Will you say yes to the quiet place, the tear-stained floor, the unseen prayers that touch the heart of God?

He hears every cry. He sees every whispered prayer. And He is waiting for someone—just one person—to say, “Here I am, Lord. Send me.”

Altar Call / Ministry Moment:

Today, if your heart is stirred… if your spirit is burdened for the hurting, the lost, the prodigal… come. Kneel. Weep. Stand in the gap.

Let Yeshua share His burden with you.

Prayer:

Yeshua, Intercessor of Heaven, High Priest of our hearts—we come. Not as mighty warriors, but as willing vessels. Break our hearts for what breaks Yours. Let us feel what You feel. Let our lives be marked by compassion, not convenience. Ruach HaKodesh, teach us to pray with power, with tenderness, with boldness. May our whispered cries become rivers of intercession that flood the dry places. And may heaven respond. In Yeshua’s holy name, amen.

Podcast Script

🎙️ Podcast Episode Script: Intercessor’s Heart – When Heaven Hears the Whispered Cry

[Intro: Gentle ambient music begins softly]

Hello, dear friends. Welcome to The Worshipper’s Journey—a space where we dive deep into the heart of Spirit-led worship, prayer, and intimacy with Yeshua. I’m so glad you’re here.

Today’s episode is tender and sacred. We’re exploring the heart behind the song Intercessor’s Heart from the album Supreme in Christ: A Journey Through Colossians. This is not just a song—it’s a summons. A holy invitation to step into the quiet, powerful ministry of intercession.

So take a deep breath. Still your heart. Whether you’re driving, walking, or resting at home—I pray this conversation will draw you closer to the presence of the One who hears every cry.

[Transition music swell and fade]

There’s a lyric in Intercessor’s Heart that undoes me every time:

“El Shama, You hear our prayer. No whispered cry is lost in air.”

Isn’t that comforting? El Shama—the God who hears. Not just the loud praise or the eloquent sermon—but the whisper. The tear. The breathless ache you didn’t even know how to articulate. That’s the starting place of intercession.

Romans 8:26 reminds us:

“The Spirit helps our infirmities… for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”

So many of us feel disqualified because we don’t know what to say. But friend, intercession isn’t about perfect words—it’s about a yielded heart. It’s about being available. It’s about allowing the Holy Spirit to pray through you when you’ve run out of words.

[Personal Story or Reflection Segment]

I remember once sitting across from a friend who had just lost a loved one. I didn’t have answers. I didn’t have theology that could wrap up their grief neatly. But I had tears. I had presence. And in that quiet space, I felt the Holy Spirit say, “This is intercession too.”

You see, Yeshua Himself wept (John 11:35). He didn’t rush past the pain. He entered it. He carried it. Isaiah 53 tells us He was “a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief.” And now, as our High Priest, He still lives to make intercession for us (Hebrews 7:25).

When we pray for others—especially in their pain—we are aligning our hearts with His.

[Scripture & Devotional Insight Segment]

Colossians 4:2 urges us to “Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving.”

That word watch carries weight. It means to stay alert. To look with compassion. To notice when others are slipping through the cracks.

Intercessor’s Heart says,

“Too often silent when I should speak / Too quick to judge, too slow to weep…”

Oof. That lyric hits, doesn’t it? It’s a gentle conviction—and a loving call back to compassion. Intercession isn’t lofty. It’s low. It’s humble. It weeps before it speaks. It listens before it advises.

[Reflection Questions Segment]

So let’s pause and ask:

• Who is God bringing to your heart right now?

• Is there a family member, a leader, a nation, or even someone who hurt you—that needs your prayers?

• Are there cries in your home, your church, or your city that you’ve been too distracted to hear?

The Spirit may be prompting you to watch… and weep… and war in prayer on their behalf.

[Encouragement + Activation Segment]

And here’s the hope: when you intercede, you are not alone. The Ruach HaKodesh—Holy Spirit—is praying with you. You’re not praying into the void. You’re sowing spiritual seeds. As the song beautifully declares:

“Ruach HaKodesh, plant the seed.”

You might not see the harvest yet. But heaven sees. Heaven hears. And heaven responds.

[Closing Prayer]

Let’s pray.

Yeshua, High Priest of our hearts… thank You for hearing every cry, even the ones we’re too afraid to speak. Teach us to carry Your heart for others. Make us vessels of mercy, tenderness, and boldness. Ruach HaKodesh, deepen our prayer life. Help us to intercede—not from duty, but from compassion. Today we say yes to the burden. Yes to the whisper. Yes to the sacred call to stand in the gap. In Your holy name… Amen.

[Outro: gentle music returns]

Dear friends, thank you for joining me on today’s journey. You are not just a listener—you are a prayer warrior, a watchman on the wall, an intercessor with a voice that matters. Let Intercessor’s Heart be more than a song—let it be your call.

If today’s episode stirred you, I encourage you to pause, listen to the song, and let it lead you into prayer. Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement in their intercession journey.

Until next time—keep praying, keep worshipping, and remember: no whispered cry is lost in the air.

Blessings, beloved.

[Outro music fades out] 🎙️