“A Lifestyle of Prayer”
This week’s prayer focus: Leadership!
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)
As we continue to grow in A Lifestyle of Prayer, it is important to remember prayer should be a lifestyle, not an event. This week we will spend time praying for various roles of leadership and the people in them. Continue to pray for one another each day. Continue to pray for the work of our supported missions. Continue to pray for the family. View prayer as your first priority, not as the last resort. Continue to use the prayer guides/lists from the past weeks.
“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men — the testimony given in its proper time.”
1 Timothy 2:1-6 (NIV)
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)
Please spend time praying each day for the leaders/authority position listed for that day. Pay attention to the words from 1 Timothy from above as you pray for everyone, specifically for leaders and all those in authority. Thank you!
Sunday: Pray for your church, its staff and leadership, and for all of the preaching and teaching that takes place. Pray for me (Tom Lemler) and the work of Impact Prayer Ministry.
Monday: Family leaders. Pray for men who will lead with Christ-like humility and service. Pray that men would not abandon their family responsibility and leadership. Pray for women who out of necessity must lead their family with great courage and strength.
Tuesday: Church leaders. Pray for the elders and leaders of the church congregation you are a part of, as well as for those who lead in church congregations around the world. Pray for those who do the work of volunteer ministry leadership.
Wednesday: Business leaders. Pray that these leaders would conduct business in ways that will honor and value the family. Pray that the business practices would be fair and just to all employees and customers.
Thursday: Community leaders. Pray for your local leaders, that their decisions would be made with godly wisdom and courage. Pray that they would take seriously their role in protecting and serving the communities.
Friday: State leaders. Pray that your state leaders would look out for the best interest of the citizens. Pray that they would be surrounded by people who give them godly advice and wisdom.
Saturday: National leaders. Pray for our national leaders to put aside partisan and divisive politics and lead in ways that allow us to live in peace and quietness as we share our faith in Jesus freely. Pray that our leaders would listen to godly advice and dismiss that which is ungodly.
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