Intercession

Sweating blood, shedding tears

Eyes lifted up toward the heavens

Standing in the gap for another

Intense emotions that overflow

Powerful spiritual intervention

Connecting strangers and bonding friends

Weeping loudly in supplication


Lying upon the floor with face to the ground

A voice crying out, deep in the wilderness

Forsaking his own needs to bring comfort to a brother

God's love for humanity is clearly seen

In the hour of weakness he sends us a friend

Who will pray down showers of blessings

Heal our hurting hearts to the end


Steadfast and fierce as the lioness

I petitioned our God up above

Undistracted, resigned to my position

Translating their moans with precision

Wrestling with angels on their behalf

Suffering reproach from dark places

Yet, stationary til the job is done..


A calling so few have answered

Only those most sincere would ever go

To the unknown regions of prayer for another

Abandoning needs of their own

Launching out with their swords drawn

Taking on the dark figures waging war

Finding comfort as the last phrase has fallen


Tears begin to dry in an instant

In a whisper, HE confirms HE has heard you

A banner of victory posted upon the soul

Triumph in sight for those you vowed to uphold

An unexpected bonus for diligence is delivered

And your requests also are answered

Though you uttered them not, your burdens are removed.