Praying in Color Intercession with Jon Tyson
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Feb 4, 2025 
Jon Tyson, a pastor and church planter in NYC, discusses the transformative nature of intercession in prayer. He emphasizes aligning prayers with God's will and shares inspiring stories, like that of two elderly women's prayers leading to a revival. Tyson provides practical tips for deepening intercessory practices, especially for reaching Gen Z. The conversation navigates the emotional complexities and societal pressures surrounding prayer, urging listeners to advocate for others and develop genuine connections through faith.
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Prayer As Loving Advocacy
- Intercession is standing before God on behalf of someone else to ask for God's blessing and power.
- Jon Tyson frames it as loving advocacy that moves beyond our abilities into God's heart and action.
Mystery Paired With Promise
- Prayer is a profound mystery paired with Jesus' audacious promises to answer prayer.
- We live between wonder at how prayer works and confidence Jesus repeatedly gives to ask.
Delegated Authority Through Prayer
- God delegates authority to humans to represent his rule on earth, so prayer participates in that delegated work.
- Intercession shapes human history as God often answers through human partnership.
