Strategic Intercession

20 - Invitation: Starting Your Prayer Shield


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That first conversation—inviting someone to stand with you in prayer—feels harder than it should. With clarity about what to say, it becomes natural instead of presumptuous. This episode gives you the confidence to finally have that conversation.

Key Topics Covered

  • The "not important enough" barrier that stops leaders from asking
  • Invitations that honor freedom: calling versus obligation 
  • Who to invite based on reciprocal love and service 
  • Prayer as weapon and access for intercessors, not obligation 
  • Breaking the "I don't know what to say" paralysis 
  • When opposition loses its grip and joy returns



Scriptural Foundations

  • 2 Corinthians 9
    • Reciprocal prayer from those you've served in love
    • The principle of mutual edification through service and intercession



Resources Mentioned

  • Prayer Shield Starter Kit - Sample invitation letters for ministry leaders, marketplace leaders, and event-based coverage
  • Available at: StrategicIntercession.com/starterkit



Looking for a written reference? The complete content of this episode is available as a blog post for deeper reflection and easy review: StrategicIntercession.com/020

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Strategic IntercessionBy Melanie Boudreau