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We now have over 400
intercessors!
A teenager who barely
survived an accident
returns from Britain
to thank the police officer who started a prayer circle for her. Read story
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Our
city, our
families and our culture are under attack as never before. Not surprisingly,
our pastors are on the front lines of this warfare. Because of their great
responsibility and accountability, they face greater pressure.
Dr. Will Bruce put it this way: “Pastors need prayer, too. No matter how well
you pay your pastor, praise him or work for him, it is through your earnest,
strategic prayer that you can ever help him be an effective minister in the
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Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should
go and bring forth fruit, and [that] your fruit should remain: that whatsoever
ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. John 15:16
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Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask
for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. Matthew 18:19
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The LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:29
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With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in
view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the
saints. Ephesians 6:18
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When should you pray for Your Pastor?
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Fighting the Good Fight of Faith
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The need is continually there, so pray during your CPN times, as well as
Sunday services, prayer meetings, children's church class sessions and youth
meetings. Pray in times and seasons when you are aware of particular needs.
What Should You Pray for Your Pastor?
As an active church member, you might be aware of the special needs of your
pastor and his family. Beyond these needs, the Scripture provides specific
areas in which to pray:
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Inspiration and Anointing - Pray that God will give
your pastor the anointing to make his words come alive and change lives in your
congregation and, ultimately, our city. (Col 1:24 and 4:3,4)
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Protection - Consider the greatness of God on behalf of
your pastor (Rom. 8:23, 31, 37 and I Peter 3:12). Believe the promises for this
overall protection (Isaiah 54:14-17, Psalm 34:7, Luke 10:19 and II Chron. 10:3,
4). Ask God to grant them a discerning spirit (II Cor. 11:14 and I John 4:1).
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Fight the Good Fight of Faith -
Pray believing that your prayers will be answered, and be open to other prayer
needs that the Holy Spirit may reveal to you.
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Preserving Life - Ask God to honor your pastor with lasting
fruit (Malachi 3:11 and John 15:16). Give thanks for your pastor's call and
ministry (Col. 1:3-5).
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Personal Life- Pray that your Pastors
seek first to bring honor to God in all that they do. (2 Cor 6:3-4; Rom 13:7).
Pray for their continual renewal. (2 Cor 4:16). Pray for holiness. (Rom
12:1-2). Pray that they will have Godly contentment (I Tim. 6:6); and for the
love of God to fill their heart (Deut 30:6).
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Family Life -
Intercede for their spouse, children and extended family (Psalm 37:25 and
91:9-12). Ask God to protect them from the attacks of the enemy. (Matt: 16:19).
Pray against all obstacles to health and prosperity (Mark 11:23 and Phil.
4:19).
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Prayer Life -
Pray that God would fill them with faith.(Mark 6:6). Pray that there be no
distractions during their devotional time (Mark 1:36). As the Father to give
your pastor a strong worship life. (Matt: 4:10).
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Preaching Life - Ask that God bless your pastor with rich
study time (Acts 6:4 and II Tim. 2:15).
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