Pastor's Prayer Letter
Begin by praying for yourself:
- Pray with a full knowledge that the Lord is faithful. (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
- Pray in the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit. (Jude 20)
- Pray in the spirit of thanksgiving. (Philippians 4:6)
- Pray with much love. (Romans 15:30; 1 Corinthians 16:14)
- Pray out of a righteous life. (James 5:16; 1 Peter 3:12)
- Pray with a pure heart. (1 Timothy 2:8; 2 Timothy 2:22)
Pray for Pastor Chris:
- Pray that he will preach boldly, fearlessly, and clearly with freshness and relevancy. (Ephesians 6:19-20; Colossians 4:4; 2 Timothy 4:2)
- Pray that the Holy Spirit’s anointing will be on him in all that he does. (Philippians. 1:19)
- Pray that his life will exalt Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:20)
- Pray that the Lord will use him for the rapid spread of the gospel in our community. (2 Thessalonians 3:1)
- Pray that he will be delivered from wicked people with wicked schemes. (1Timothy 3:7; 2 Thessalonians 3:2)
- Pray that he will live honorably in all that he does. (Hebrews 13:18)
- Pray that he will be able to endure hardships. (Colossians 4:18; Hebrews 13:3)
- Pray that he will have wisdom to lead God’s children in becoming a beautiful bride of Christ. (2 Corinthians 11:2; James 1:5)
- Pray that he will have consistency and passion in his walk with God. (Psalm 42:1-2)
- Pray for his family’s health. (Isaiah 53:5)
- Pray for the salvation of his and Cindy's family. (2 Peter 3:9)
- Pray for the protection and purity of Cindy’s and his marriage. (Psalm 101:2-3; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Jude 24-25)
- Pray that he will be a good father. (Proverbs 22:6; 1 Timothy 3:4-5)
- Pray that God will give him financial wisdom. (Romans 13:8)
- Pray that he will focus on “who he is” rather than on “what he does”. May God mold him into His image and character. (Romans 12:1-2; Colossians 3:1)
- Pray that God will continue to reveal to them His perfect and pleasing will for their lives — and that they will be obedient in following it.
Pray for the ministry:
- Pray for REVIVAL! (2 Chronicles 7:14)
- Pray for the lost to receive Jesus Christ. (Proverbs 11:30; 2 Peter 3:9)
- Pray that a spirit of prayer will fall upon our church. (1 Chronicles 16:11; Jeremiah 29:13; Ephesians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:17)
- Pray for unity and a spirit of love to prevail (Ephesians 4:2-3)
- Pray for the Staff, Elders, Administrative Board, and Disciple-Making Council that God will birth and be active in our plans. (Romans 13:1-2; Psalm 127:1)
- Pray that we will be obedient to the leading of the Spirit.
- Pray for the leadership of the church. For a hedge of protection around each of them and their families, marriages, and health.
- Pray that new families will be drawn to Christ through our church. (John 12:32)
- Pray that we would have an effective outreach ministry. (2 Peter 3:9)
- Pray for ways to integrate new families into the life of the church.
- Pray for the music ministry.
- Pray for the youth ministry.
- Pray for the children’s ministry.
- Pray for the finances for the church.
- _______________________ (Romans 8:26-28)