Intercessory Prevailing Prayer (I.P.P.) 

Daily Instructions

Preparation: Choose a Daily Prayer Time: Select a 5-7 minute slot that you can commit to daily. Write this time down and place it somewhere visible as a reminder.

Create a Prayer Space: Dedicate a quiet spot for your daily prayer where you can focus without interruptions.

Daily Prayer Focus: Each day, you will have a specific focus aligned with provided scriptures. This focus is designed to guide your intercession, allowing you to pray with purpose, passion and praise

Intercessory Prevailing Prayer Template

Day 1: Anointing and Authority in Leadership

  Praying for God’s anointing and authority over church leaders.

  • Isaiah 61:1 (NIV)
    "The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,"

  • Luke 4:18-19 (NIV)
    “The Spirit of the Lord is on me,  because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.

  • Acts 10:38 (GNT)
    "you know how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power. He went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, for God was with him."

  • 1 John 2:27 (KJV)
    "But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him."

  • Exodus 30:30-32 (NIV)
    "Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them so they may serve me as priests. Say to the Israelites, 'This is to be my sacred anointing oil for the generations to come. Do not pour it on anyone else's body nor make any other oil using the same formula. It is sacred, and you are to consider it sacred.'"

  • Psalm 89:20-21 (ERV)
    "I have found my servant David. I chose him and made him my king. With my holy oil, I anointed him."


    Day 2: Wisdom and Discernment 

    Interceding for wisdom and discernment in leadership decisions.

  • Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)
    "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."

  • Proverbs 1:7 (CEV)
    Respect and obey the Lord! This is the beginning of knowledge. Only a fool rejects wisdom and good advice.

  • Proverbs 9:10 (ERV)
    "Respect and obey the Lord! This is the beginning of wisdom. To have understanding, you must know the Holy God."

  • Ephesians 1:17-18 (KJV)
    "That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,"

  • James 3:17 (NIV)
    "But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere."


Day 3: Protection from Spiritual Attacks

 Praying for protection against spiritual warfare targeting leaders.

  • Psalm 91:1-4 (KJV)

    He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield  and buckler."

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NIV)
    "But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one."defends me and keeps me safe. I call to the Lord, and he saves me 

  • 1 Peter 5:8-9 (ERV)
    "Control yourselves and be careful! The devil is your enemy, and he goes around like a roaring lion looking for someone to attack and eat. Refuse to follow the devil. Stand strong in your faith. You know that your Christian family all over the world is having the same kinds of suffering."

  • Psalm 18:2-3 (GNT)
    "The Lord is my protector; he is my strong fortress. My God is my protection, and with him I am safe. He protects me like a shield; he from my enemies. Praise the Lord!"

  • Psalm 144:1 (KJV)
    "Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:"

  • Luke 10:19 (NIV)
    "I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you."

  • 2 Corinthians 12:9 (ERV)
    "But he said to me, 'My grace is enough for you. When you are weak, my power is made perfect in you.' So I am very happy to brag about my weaknesses. Then Christ’s power can live in me."


    Day 4: Strength and Perseverance

  Praying for endurance and strength in ministry challenges.

  • 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (GNT)
    "But he said to me, 'My grace is all you need, for my power is greatest when you are weak.' I am most happy, then, to be proud of my weaknesses, in order to feel the protection of Christ's power over me. I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and difficulties for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong."

  • Philippians 4:13 (KJV)
    "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

  • Romans 5:3-5 (NIV)
    "Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us."

  • Joshua 1:9 (ERV)
    "I commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid, because the Lord your God will be with you everywhere you go."

  • Nehemiah 8:10 (GNT)
    "Nehemiah said, 'Go and enjoy good food and sweet drinks. Send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is dedicated to our Lord, so don't be sad. The joy that the Lord gives you will make you strong.'"

  • Hebrews 12:1-3 (KJV)
    "Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds."

  • Psalm 73:26 (NIV)
    "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."



Day 5: Unity and Harmony Among Leaders

Interceding for unity & harmony within the church leadership team

  • Psalm 133:1 (KJV)
    "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!"

  • 1 Corinthians 1:10 (NIV)
    "I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought."

  • Romans 15:5-6 (GNT)
    "May the God who gives patience and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."

  • Philippians 2:1-2 (KJV)
    "If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind."

  • Colossians 3:13-14 (NIV)
    "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."

Day 6: Spiritual Growth and Maturity 

Praying for leaders’ spiritual growth and maturity.

  • 2 Peter 3:18 (KJV)

    "But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen."

  • Philippians 1:9-11 (NIV)
    "And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God."

  • Hebrews 6:1 (ERV)
    "So we should be finished with the beginning lessons about Christ. We should not have to keep going back to where we started. We began our new life by turning away from the evil we did before and believing in God."

  • 1 Peter 2:2 (GNT)
    "Be like newborn babies, always thirsty for the pure spiritual milk, so that by drinking it you may grow up and be saved."

  • 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)
    "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

  • Ephesians 3:16-19 (NIV)
    "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have


    Day 7: Guidance and Vision

    Praying for divine guidance and clear vision for our church’s future

  • Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)

    "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."

  • Psalm 32:8 (NIV)
    "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you."

  • Habakkuk 2:2-3 (KJV)
    "And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry."

  • Psalm 37:23-24 (NIV)
    "The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand."

  • James 1:5 (ERV)
    "But if any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He is generous and enjoys giving to all people, so he will give you wisdom."


    Day 8: Courage and Boldness

    Interceding for courage and boldness our church leadership

  • Joshua 1:9 (ERV)
    Remember, I commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid, because the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

  • 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
    "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."

  • Ephesians 6:19-20 (NIV)
    "Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should."

  • Deuteronomy 31:6 (KJV)
    "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."

  • 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (NIV)
    "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love."


Day 9: Healing and Personal Well-Being

Praying for the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of our leaders 

  • Psalm 103:1-5 (KJV)

    "Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's."

  • Isaiah 53:5 (NIV)
    "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed."

  • Matthew 8:16-17 (ERV)
    "That evening people brought to Jesus many who had demons. He spoke and the demons left them. He also healed all the sick. This happened to bring about what Isaiah the prophet had said: 'He took our suffering on him and carried our diseases.'"

  • 1 Peter 2:24 (KJV)
    "Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed."

  • Psalm 147:3 (NIV)
    "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

  • James 5:14-15 (GNT)
    "Are any among you sick? They should send for the church elders, who will pray for them and rub olive oil on them in the name of the Lord. This prayer made in faith will heal the sick; the Lord will restore them to health, and the sins they have committed will be forgiven."



Day 10: Equip for Victory in Spiritual Warfare

Equipping our church leaders for victory in spiritual warfare.

  • Ephesians 6:10-17 (KJV)
    "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God

  • 1 Peter 5:8-10 (ERV)
    "Control yourselves and be careful! The devil is your enemy, and he goes around like a roaring lion looking for someone to attack and eat. Refuse to follow the devil. Stand strong in your faith. You know that your Christian family all over the world is having the same kinds of suffering. And after you suffer for a short time, God, who gives all grace, will make everything right. He will make you strong and support you and keep you from falling. He called you to share in his glory in Christ, a glory that will continue forever."

  • 1 John 4:4 (GNT)
    "My dear children, you belong to God and have defeated them; because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

  • Luke 10:19 (NIV)
    Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. 

  • 1 Corinthians 10:3-5 (KJV)                                                                                                                                For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;