Heavenly Father,
Thank you so much for calling our pastor to this church, and for giving him the courage and commitment to answer your call. We have been truly blessed.
Please allow him to retain the passion of reaching others in Your name and bringing them to a saving knowledge of Jesus’ grace.
Thank you for the wisdom and guidance you impart to him so that he can minister to our needs as his church family. Please continue to give him the knowledge he needs to keep us encouraged, focused, and devoted to serving you.
We pray that you will protect him from Satan’s attacks and prevent him from falling prey to discouragement, frustration, apathy, and any other negativity resulting from the overwhelming responsibility he carries as the leader and shepherd of our church. Please protect him with the armor that Paul describes in Ephesians 6:10-18 that will enable him to discern what the enemy intends and stand firm against his deceitful schemes.
We pray that his faith will remain solid and steadfast and grow even stronger as he works to obediently follow your will. When he needs a helping hand, please put someone in his path to offer the encouragement, counsel, and direction he needs to remain moving forward.
Our prayers include the safety, nurturing and support of the pastor’s wife and family, knowing that they are not immune to illness, discouragement, or discord. Give them strength to navigate any rough waters that may come their way and steady them firmly with your unconditional love.
Let us, as his church family, support, encourage, and respect his leadership and be available to assist him by serving the church in its various ministries. Help us to work together, Lord, in serving you. May you be pleased with our efforts.
In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen
Resource:
https://journalingbee.com/how-to-appreciate-your-pastor/
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All scripture taken from https://www.biblegateway.com
