But intercessors are willing to do more than pray. Moses was willing to lay down his life. Jesus did lay down His life. We may need to take it a step beyond prayer to other action. E. Perseveres in prayer .
Intercession requires perseverance.
Augustine was born in 354 in a North African town. His father was a pagan, but his mother, Monica was a devout Christian. Augustine was rebellious, immoral, joined cult, etc. But Monica intercede for 33 years she never ceased to pray for her son. After 33 years he was converted.