Worship Devotion

(Colossians 3:12-13 – Living in Grace & Mercy)

Grace: The Heartbeat of a True Intercessor

“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.” – Colossians 3:12-13

Grace is not just something we receive—it is something we extend. An intercessor who does not walk in grace will eventually burn out. Why? Because intercession is standing between heaven and earth—praying for those who are lost, broken, and sometimes even rebellious toward God. Without grace, we become frustrated with people, exhausted in prayer, and judgmental instead of compassionate.

Paul reminds us in Colossians 3:12-13 that we must clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, and patience. This is not optional—it is the foundation of effective prayer. An intercessor who does not forgive cannot intercede effectively, because grace is the bridge that connects us to the heart of God.

Intercession Fueled by Mercy

Many times, intercessors are called to pray for leaders who have failed, people who have hurt them, or even nations that have rebelled against God. The question is: How do we intercede when our hearts feel resistant?

The answer is found in Yeshua. As He hung on the cross, He uttered the words:

“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” – Luke 23:34

If Yeshua, in His suffering, could extend grace to His enemies, then as intercessors, we must do the same. Walking in grace does not mean ignoring sin—it means interceding for hearts to be transformed.

“Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” – Hebrews 4:16

Application for Intercessors

1. Pray with Compassion – Ask Yeshua to fill your heart with His love for those you intercede for, even when they seem undeserving (Matthew 5:44).
2. Intercede for a Culture of Grace – Pray for the Church to be a place of mercy, where forgiveness flows freely (Ephesians 4:32).
3. Release Offense Before Entering Prayer – If you carry unforgiveness toward someone, surrender it to Yeshua before interceding (Mark 11:25).

Prayer for Intercessors

“Yeshua, teach me to walk in grace. Let my prayers be marked by mercy and my heart free from offense. Help me to intercede with compassion, knowing that You forgave me first. Raise up a generation of intercessors who extend the same grace they have received, standing in the gap with love, not judgment. In Your name, Amen.”