INTERCESSOR TYPES

 by Rosemarie Attardo

Intercessor/Intercession Types

I often hear people say, “I’m not an intercessor and I can’t pray like him or her”.They think that if you pray over a list, you’re not an intercessor.Please, don’t take hold of that stereotype!

Intercessors are steady, faithfully praying people.If you are in your prayer closet and are faithful to the burden that God gives but you’re not a high energy, up front, in the public view person, – relax!He knows your personality and gave you the intercession designed just for you.

The emergence and synergy of Apostolic/Prophetic ministry has broadened the description and understanding of intercession and intercessors in these last days.As you look through the list below, you’ll probably suddenly exclaim, “That's me!” Congratulations, you’ve identified yourself as an intercessor!If you don’t see yourself in the list, add another category!Don’t exclude yourself anymore or compare yourself.I encourage you to flow in your gift because it’s a necessary part of God’s heart being released.

This is by no means an exhaustive listAnd yet, it might even be to long for some people!It’s not that one type is more important than another, it’s just where God positions the intercessor for greater effectiveness according to their personality and region.He works with personalities and knows how to put a mantle on His people. God put a certain type of prayer on you because it was a mantle that did not fit another intercessor!

This list was complied in a brainstorming session by many intercessors and is meant to show the depth, broadness, bigness, and wonderfulness of God’s creativity as He expresses Himself through His praying people. Selah~~~~

Apostolic Intercessors – Those who call for the change of government in the House of God, in cities, regions and nations.Combines with Governmental, Breaker anointing and Warfare Intercessors.

Bridal Intercessors – Those who giveexpression to the Song of Solomon; e.g. Ana; Mary of Bethany.Praying for and keeping intimacy with the Lord as a priority in intercession.

Breaker Anointing Intercessors – those who carry the breaker anointing in intercession.Particularly used in a forerunner/apostolic context to break open hardened regions so the 5 fold ministry of Ephesians 4:11can begin new works.

Church Revival Intercessors -Those who call for revival in the Body of Christ located in particular cities;e.g.the church in New York,the church in Miami, etc..

Crisis Intercessors – Those who have wisdom to know the prayers on God’s heart in crisis times

Financial Intercessors – Those who call for the transfer of wealth into the Kingdom.

Family Intercessors - Those who bring families and family issues before the Throne.Concerned for the integrity of the family and marriage in society.

Glory Intercessors – Those who call for the outpouring of glory in the last days with signs, wonders and miracles so that the glory of God will cover the earth.

Governmental Intercessors – Those who pray for governmental change.They must have a pure heart and proper motivation due to principalities they will encounter in the intercession.See Apostolic.

Issue Intercessors – Those who pray for such issues as repentance, abortion, racism, injustice, etc.

Judicial Intercessors – Call for justice for the poor, the unborn, the oppressed, etc.Overlaps with governmental and issue intercessors.Most of this has to do with bringing the government of God into the world.Can overlap with other areas since it’s about the scales of justice being called forth.

List Intercessors - Those who pray for others’ prayer requests in list form.

Leader Intercessors – Those who pray for leaders of nations, governments, etc.

Mercy Intercessors – Those who call for mercy for people and situations both personally and corporately.

Personal Intercessors - Those whom God gives a ministry leader or particular person to pray for over long periods of time.

People Group Intercessors – Those who pray for unreached people groups, cultures or nations worldwide e.g. the Dalit’s of India, Amazon tribes, Generation X ers, etc. would be considered unreached people groups.

Prophetic Intercessors – Those who see and pray out of revelation the current burdens on God's heart; they receive both the revelation and identify it for the corporate body.

Research Intercessors – Those who are usually called to research historical situations and patterns before praying; e.g. broken treaties, war patterns, spiritual mapping, etc.

Restoration/Reconciliation/Salvation Intercessors – Those who pray for the restoration of all things in the lives of people, situation and nations as they are calling for reconciliation with God.Intercessors with a strong evangelistic mantle.

Warfare Intercessors - Those with an anointing for spiritual warfare to break through demonic realms in prayer.Spiritual warfare has time dimensions which are different from intercessions.Intercessions are carried over longer periods of time with warfare interspersed.These intercessors will come forth at key times in the intercessions.

Worship Intercessors - Those who are given to the place of worship as their intercession; e.g. Harp and Bowl type, those called with a Zadok anointing in intercession, etc.

Suggested Resource: Third Heaven Intercession 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Rosemarie Attardo is missionary having ministered in 46 countries throughout Eurasia, Europe, South America, and Asia. She has pioneered ministry training schools and has lived among un-reached people groups ministering the Gospel.  Rosemarie is the Founder and President of Vessels of Honor Ministries, Inc., which mentors women in strategic levels of intercession, ministry, and missions.

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