We worry that God might not answer our prayers. We may fail to intercede because we believe the busyness of our everyday lives is more effective than prayer. Without being intimately acquainted with God and His will, all of our labors are futile. Perhaps we fail to intercede because we misunderstand the heart of God. If we truly have God's love within us, we will feel compelled to plead with God on behalf of those who face His imminent judgment.
Intercession is a lonely business.
There may be many days or even years when there appear to be few results for your labor. Yet intercessors can be the only ones standing between a family and God's judgement, or between an individual or nation and God's wrath.