Casting Your Cares and worries on the Lord.

     One thing to remember when you become a serious intercessor is that your faith is important. Fight the good fight of faith and protect your heart. Your faith is effected by the things you allow to influence your mind and heart. Scripture tells us that faith is built up by hearing and understanding the word pf God. Daily reflection and study of the bible is an asset to keeping your faith and your prayer life active and strong.
     Another way to guard your mind and heart is to remember to cast all your cares on the Lord. It is easy to get caught up in trying so hard to help others that we forget that the battle belongs to the Lord. Many of the requests you receive for prayer will be a burden and can cause you to be weighed down. Intercession should be a blessing to yourself and to those you pray for, so it is important to pray earnestly and sincerely and then cast the answer and care of the prayer over on the Lord. You don't have to do the fighting and answering, just the praying. God is the greater one and He is greater than any problem you bring to Him, He will defeat the hindrances and carry our sorrows and griefs. When you sense a relief or when peace returns to your heart and mind you are done praying. Leave the rest to the Lord and thank Him for answering.
     Also, remember we have all the help we could ask for. The Holy Spirit is our helper and comforter. Ask him to help you in your prayer life. Ask for his guidance and strength. He is always there with you and is there to be your helper.