On that topic, we want to link today to another blog, encouraging us to pray for our pastors. You can visit the page here, but you'll find the points worth noting down below. Let's continue to pray for Ralph & Narelle as we transition to Hornsby over the next couple of weeks. What a great way to practice "eating solid food".
As we pray for them, let's also give thanks for our pastors, remembering that our faithfulness in our own walk with God blesses them.
Pray that he will be a true success: that he will be faithful, true to God's Word and hardworking; that he will be a servant, following the example of our foot-washing Lord; that he will love God with all his heart, soul, mind, and strength; that he will truly believe what he believes about Christ; that he will lead a holy life, and not succumb to the sensuality of our culture; that he will lead a life of deep prayer, following Jesus' example; that he will have a positive attitude free from jealousy.(from Kent and Barbara Hughes's book, Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome, via Theologica)
Pray for his ministry--for his preaching, for time to prepare, for understanding the Word, for application, for the power of the Holy Spirit in delivery, for Sunday's services, for his leadership, for immediate problems he is facing.
Pray for his marriage--for time for each other, for communication, for a deepening love, for fidelity.
Pray for his children by name. Perhaps you might ask the pastor or his wife how they would like you to pray for their children.
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Hey guys,
Glad that you liked the conculsion options last night! Sorry for missing them out over the last couple of weeks!
Thanks also for praying for us...it makes a real impact to know that there are people standing with you believing in what we are all called to do. The next few weeks are going to be exciting so make sure that you are there to be a part of it!
Be blessed and see you on Sunday!
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