Intercession Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
““This makes it clear that intercession is also a daily service we owe to God and our brother. He who denies his neighbour the service of praying for him denies him the service of a Christian. It is clear, furthermore, that intercession is not general and vague but very concrete: a matter of definite persons and definite difficulties and therefore of definite petitions. The more definite my intercession becomes, the more promising it is.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Letters and Papers from Prison, 1943‑1945
Intercession is a specific, daily act of praying for known individuals and their concrete needs, making it more effective.
In simple terms: Prayer for others should be specific and personal.
Key Takeaway
Pray for particular people and problems.
Themes
faith
prayer
community
responsibility
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- supporting a friend in crisis
- church small
- family member illness
- helping a neighbor with a problem
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
intercessory prayer
personalized devotion
Questions to Reflect On
- Who in your life needs a specific prayer?
- How can you make your prayers more concrete?
A Different Perspective
If intercession is too vague, it may feel impersonal and lose impact.
