Grace to You: Radio Podcast Elements of True Prayer, Part 3 A
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Feb 20, 2026 
John MacArthur, Bible teacher and pastor known for expository preaching, walks through Daniel 9 and the purpose of prayer. He outlines eight marks of true intercession. Topics include prayer as communion with God, Scripture-shaped requests, fervent self-denying prayer for others, and the role of confession in preparing the heart for God’s action.
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Pray With Fervent Urgency
- Pray with fervency and urgency for God's purposes to be fulfilled now.
- Cultivate passionate involvement in matters that concern God's heart.
Self-Denial Precedes Effective Intercession
- True intercession involves self-denial and recognition of personal unworthiness before God.
- Acknowledge you have no claim to demand God's action apart from His grace.
Pray For The People, Not Just Yourself
- Make intercession broader than personal needs by praying for God's people.
- Set aside self and embrace the needs of others in your prayers.
