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Rees Howells

Rees Howells (1879–1950) was a Welsh Christian minister and intercessor known for his profound prayer life and dedication to intercessory prayer. He became a key figure in the early 20th-century Welsh Revival and was the founder of the Bible College of Wales in Swansea. Howells is recognized for his deep spiritual insight and role in influencing prayer movements, especially during World War II, where his prayers were credited with impacting significant events, such as the outcome of battles. His autobiography, Intercessor, documents his life of faith, prayer, and obedience to God’s calling.

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The enemy has many weapons in his armory, and will bring all his forces against the work of God.  The one responsible must steadily persevere and hold on until victory comes in each test.

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The intercessor must become responsible for the prayer that the Holy Spirit gives them.  They must ‘pray through’ until the prayer is answered.

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The intercessor finds a place of prevailing prayer with God!

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Intercession is completely voluntary. You are never forced into prayer. The intercessor needs to be willing to enter into a new place of intercession.

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The intercessor will discover wave upon wave of evil as they prevail upon God, to witness spiritual systems that have held millions of people in bondage for centuries, broken.

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Once the Holy Spirit has called an intercessor to a spiritual conflict, the intercessor must carry on to completing the task, no matter what the cost — and it will be costly.

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As the crucifixion of self proceeds, intercession begins!

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There is death involved in intercession.  But the focus is never just death.  The Spirit of God is gaining ground all the time.  You will gain tremendous power over the enemy.

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The intercessors love God so much, that they want to obey.  They will pay the price because of their love for the Savior.

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Before God will use you in intercession, it will cost you!

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