Good Thursday morning, my friends.
As we near the end of October, Pastor Appreciation Month, I would like us to lift up another prayer for those who faithfully teach and minister to us. Think of those who first taught you the Gospel, and those who continue to pour into your life. Remember that those who are called to be teachers will be judged more strictly (James 3:1) and so ask God to strengthen them.
Grace and peace be yours in abundance,
Bruce
Father, we thank You for the spiritual leaders You have placed in our lives.
We thank You for those who express personal concern when they see that we're troubled and offer Bible-based counsel and encouragement.
We thank You for those who contend earnestly for the faith, who do not follow the trends of their day but the teaching of the Bible.
Father, we thank You for those who kneel before You and lift us up in prayer.
You've given them a burden to care for our soul, to love us unconditionally.
We hold them in the highest regard as they carefully deliver Scriptural truths that will keep us from being shaken as the slide to decadence continues to increase.
Keep them safe from the evil one so that they remain a solid example to those whom they shepherd.
We pray this in Jesus' name. Amen.
(http://adailyprayer.wordpress.com/2011/10/20/a-prayer-for-pastors/)
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