There is every possibility that if you are a Christian you attend a church. I don’t mean a building but in its true sense a group of people trusting and following Jesus. I see many leaders in these churches face great troubles. The enemy seeks to sift them all! Some have fallen, others persevere but we need to pray for them all, earnestly. Let us commit to pray, devote time and effort, set aside for them. They need it, desperately….Here is one if you need one. This could also be a prayer for you.
Fix their eyes on Jesus & their mind on His word
*Hebrews 12:1-3 SINGULAR & STEADFAST
looking only at Jesus, the originator and perfecter of the faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame.
That fixing their eyes on Jesus they will endure their cross. Despite all that is around including the distractions, let them not look anywhere else. Let them not be discouraged or led astray by anything or anybody for He alone is the same yesterday, today and forever, our rock and refuge. Help them bear the cost and be resilient as He bore His reproach.
*Deuteronomy 11:18 MEDITATE & MEMORISE
18 “You shall therefore take these words of mineto heart and to soul; and you shall tie them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets on your forehead.
Help them invest in His word which is eternal, think deeply and commit it by heart, for then they will be like a tree planted by the waters bearing fruit in its season.
Their faith may not fail & strengthen their church family
*Luke 22:31-32 PERSEVERANCE/PROTECTION & PERSUASION
31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded to sift you men like wheat; 32 but I have prayed for you, that your faith will not fail; and you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
That their struggles and battles may not defeat them, pray He protect them. In their perseverance may they also strengthen others.
Words & boldness to declare the gospel
*Ephesians 6:19 CONTENT & CONFIDENCE
19 and pray in my behalf, that speech may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,
Teach them what to say and how to say it – the good news. Both are necessary in gentleness. Help them be intentional in preparation to respond appropriately with confidence. Help them prepare for content and confidence
Be the faithful & sensible steward
*Luke 12:42 steWARDSHIP & WISDOM
42 And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and sensible steward, whom his master will put in charge of his servants, to give them their rations at the proper time?
Be faithful in the little things for we know they will be faithful in greater. Consistent even when no one is watching. God give them wisdom in all responsibilities to execute.
PRAY!