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To Look After Pastors

Good Shepherd,
Thank you for the work you do to shepherd your sheep through pastors. Keep them well fed spiritually, so that they are always faithful to your Word and dedicated to the ministry. At the same time, let us remember that since they, too, are sinners in need of a Savior, their own lives will not be without struggles. Some may be self-inflicted, while others may be the direct result of Satan’s malicious efforts. He seeks to do great damage to your church by maligning ministry, and he knows that targeting pastors is highly effective. Therefore, lead pastors to be transparent about their burdens, to lean on fellow believers for strength and support, and to do battle against their own vices through confession and absolution. Do not leave pastors isolated in ministry and do not allow them to establish the habit of forsaking regular gatherings with other pastors. Let us be vigilant in keeping our eyes open for warning signs that could indicate the need for help, and let us be deliberate about praying for our pastors. In all of this, guard, protect, and bless pastors so that they can serve you and your people well. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Success Wherever Your Word Is Spread

Holy Spirit,
Grant tremendous success wherever your Word is proclaimed. Scripture is more accessible than it has ever been, so I pray that wherever it is heard and read, your Spirit works through it to guide souls out of the darkness of unbelief into the beautiful, bright light of faith. Stifle and thwart every effort of the evil one to quiet your Word. Bless the work of missionaries, preachers, teachers, singers, writers, and any other artists who seek to make your Word known, and let your kingdom come through their efforts. Increase curiosity for your Word, so that many are willing to seek its wisdom and truth. Let your Word endure and thrive everywhere, and wherever it spreads, let the salvation of many souls follow.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Faith-Filled Elders

Shepherd of Souls,
Look with favor on the important work of elders in their congregations. Provide churches with faith-filled elders who are eager to serve you and their fellow believers. As they work together with your pastors and undershepherds, make their spiritual care a blessing to all of the sheep of your flock. Ensure that they are well-trained and equipped for their work. Make them bold and faithful to carry out their responsibilities. Establish effective channels of accountability between pastors, elders, and members, so that support and encouragement are readily available. Through their joint efforts, as they teach, rebuke, correct, and train in your Word with your people, foster robust spiritual growth in your churches everywhere. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Bless Parent/Teacher Relationships

God of Wisdom,
As students make their way back into classrooms, see that they grow this school year in wisdom and in spirit. To help facilitate their growth, please foster a healthy relationship between parents and teachers. When they are on the same page and enjoy healthy communication, students benefit greatly. Give parents the humility to accept responsibility when their children have contributed to creating undesirable learning environments or classroom settings, and make them willing to work with teachers to address any concerns or behavior. Give teachers patience, understanding, and the humility to recognize that certain situations in homes can sometimes adversely affect a student’s ability to engage or participate in learning. Provide ample support for teachers and faculty, and let parents feel heard and listened to in a way that builds trust between them. Remind parents that teachers are trained professionals who are qualified to instruct their children, and give them confidence in their ability to do so. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Confidence to Teach Others

Perfect Teacher,
There is no salvation apart from hearing of you, knowing what you have done, and believing it. So, since no one can be saved without learning, it follows that no one can be saved without teaching. We may not always feel confident in our ability to teach others when it comes to your Word, but since disciples are always learning and growing, we are by default filled with what we need to teach others. The teaching we do will not likely take place in a classroom, but in day-to-day living and through one-on-one relationships. You do not require experts to teach others, just believers putting their faith into practice through a willingness to disciple others. Make me one of them.   

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Be Well Read and Ready With Your Word

Loving Savior,
The times we feel ready and well-prepared to speak your Word to others may not always align with their willingness or readiness to hear it. On the other hand, others may approach us with questions or challenges regarding your Word, and we find ourselves caught off guard or at a loss. When you encourage us to be prepared with your Word in season and out of season, it calls for us to be ready at all times, so that we never miss an opportunity to sow the seed of your Word. For us to be ready with your Word, we first have to be in your Word. Weave your Word into our lives daily, so there is no hesitation to share it whenever the opportunity arises. Release us from the pressure of expectations or outcomes, relying entirely on your Spirit to work through Scripture according to his plan, not ours – for our confidence is not grounded in ourselves, but in you and the mighty power of your Word. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Correct with Your Word

Lord God,
When you call us to proclaim your Word, it is primarily so that others may hear the good news of the gospel, since there is no other way mankind can know what you have done to save him. But your Word doesn’t only provide the gospel; it also offers correction. Help us remember to use it for that purpose and give us the confidence to do so. Guard us from both the extreme of Pharisaical piety that is too eager to correct others, and also from a timidity that avoids it altogether. Since sanctification is your work, and your work is carried out through your Word, lead us to rely on it and on you to direct us along paths of righteousness. We cannot know the right way unless we know your way, and we have no desire or ability to walk in your steps unless you work in us that desire and ability. Lead others to accept correction with humble hearts, and us to offer it with humble hearts as well. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Appreciate Those Who Teach

Dear Lord,
While teachers are certainly worthy of recognition for much longer than just one week of the year, we thank you for the opportunity this week to show our love and support to educators. While the role they play is one of the most essential, it is also one of the most under-appreciated. We have all had memorable teachers over the years who have been instrumental not only in equipping us for life, but also in guiding and directing us along the paths we’ve traveled in life. Bless their labor with patience and a gentle spirit, especially as they instruct students coming from broken homes and dealing with challenging family lives. On top of that, rather than serving as supportive partners, overbearing parents can often make an already draining job even more difficult for teachers. Therefore, Lord, generously provide the resources teachers need to carry out their work well, encourage them daily, surround them with plenty of colleagues and coworkers to cheer them on, and let them feel loved and appreciated for all that they do, not just this week, but always.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Pastors

Lord of the Church,
Thank you for the gift of pastors. Through their service, you lead and feed your sheep. Keep them fervent and faithful to the task. Send your Spirit to guide their handling of your Word so that it continues to be proclaimed and taught without error. Guard pastors from apathetic attitudes and laziness. Let them carry out their calling with respect and the highest regard for your ministry. Bless their efforts and use them to equip your people and build up your church.

Along with the rich blessings that accompany ministry, there are also many challenges. When pastors are frustrated or discouraged, restore them with your gracious promises. When they have to oversee difficult situations or individuals, provide them with the counsel and support they need. When they struggle with feelings of inadequacy or insecurity, remind them that you are their rock and the rock on which your church is built. When they feel lonely or isolated, move them to look to brothers in ministry for encouragement and hope. Guard pastors from enticement or temptation that would not only threaten them spiritually, but potentially put their ministry at risk. Hold your heavenly prize always before them, and fill them with peace and purpose through the assurance that you are ever-present in their lives and ministries.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Enrich My Prayer Life

Dear Jesus,
Teach me to pray. When I listen to your voice, I am comforted and reassured by your promises and I hear the encouragement and direction I need to faithfully walk in your footsteps. And, when I listen to your voice, it compels me to speak back to you in prayer. But so often I feel as if my prayers are shallow shells when compared to the bold, robust prayers of the faithful believers recorded in your Word. My prayers tend to focus on the physical rather than the spiritual. They are more about me than about others. I frequently struggle even trying to think of what to pray for at all. And, don’t get me started on all of the broken prayer promises I’ve made to others who’ve requested my prayers!

Enrich my prayer life and let your will and your words permeate my prayers, so that my requests and intercessions mirror what you want for others and for me. Help me to balance the physical and the spiritual in my prayers, so that my heart and mind are not preoccupied with what is temporal and worldly. Direct me to pray more often, so that it becomes more and more natural for me and so that my prayer life is enhanced in every good and pleasing way. Bless me with your Word, so that your words may shape more of my own in prayer. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.