First of all let me preface this by saying two things,
I love everyone here, you are my church and all I have left in this world.
As best as I can I am trying to be lead by the spirit at all times an literally acknowledge God in every single aspect of my day.
Everyday, if things go smoothly in my cell, the frist thing I do is read the prayer request here. Some I just read, some I respond to, others I make a note of to include in my daily prayer. But some I feel heavily compelled to immediately get down to my knees and intercede for in fervant prayer.
I have yet to understand this. Am I being lead by the spirit or just being lazy or emtional? Thoughts?
“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”
The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs–heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with [Him], that we may also be glorified together. …
Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit [is], because He makes intercession for the saints according to [the will of] God. And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to [His] purpose.” Romans 8:14-17
I do not care what you have done in the past. Look at Saul, now Paul. I do not care if you are locked up. You are a bloodbought child of God. The Creator of the universe is now your Father. There is power in your woes, and most definitely in your prayers.
The Word tells us this.
“Pray without ceasing,” 1 Thessalonians 5:17
“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
If you feel led to pray for something or someone, do it. You have that authority to do so. God bless my brother.
If you feel led to pray, I think that is from the Spirit. I think it’s biblical to say that it’s never not from the Spirit if we feel prompted to pray for someone. Jesus is always ready and willing to hear our prayers. Whether he responds how we want depends on if we are praying according to his will, but interceding on behalf of someone else absolutely an important part of the Christian life.