PRAYING FOR YOUR PASTOR – ON THURSDAY

 

Thursday, April 13, 2023

 

PRAYING FOR YOUR PASTOR – ON THURSDAY

 

Heb 13:20-21

20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. KJV

 

          Most of us will pray for our ministers on Sunday or on rare occasions when they cross our mind or trample our thoughts. Today is Thursday which, in the grand arrangement of weekdays, seems of little importance. But what is my ministry staff doing on Thursday? Well, I am experientially aware that Thursdays are often “deadline” days. The sermon should be done, or at least the title should be chosen so the secretary can finish printing the bulletin. It is Friday eve.

 

          Our Scripture portion suggests that some benedictions might also belong at the beginning of a venture. This portion in Hebrews is an excellent prayer guide when we consider our ministry staff.

 

          Pray for God’s mysterious but functional perfecting work. Pray that God will keep on fine tuning His purpose for your pastor. Pray that He will bring into his life those who can influence him for good even if the circumstances of these encounters seem bad at the time. Pray that God will shut down some of his pet projects because they do not fit God’s purposes for your pastor. Pray that God will lead him through hard paths because they end in the accomplishment of God’s greater purpose. Pray that God would work with your pastor so that he would become skilled and confident.

 

          Joseph, at the end of a long series of painful experiences, was able to understand God’s overruling guidance.

 

Gen 50:19-20

19 And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?

20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. KJV

 

Dear Lord, for the sake of Your church bless and guide our ministers today. AMEN