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30-Day Praying for Your
Children Challenge
1. Salvation—"Lord, let salvation spring up within my children, that they may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory." (Isa. 45:82 Tim. 2:10)
2. Growth in Grace—"I pray that my children may grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." (2 Pet. 3:18)
3. Love—"Grant, Lord, that my children may learn to live a life of love, through the Spirit who dwells in them. (Gal. 5:25Eph. 5:2)
4. Honesty and Integrity—"May integrity and honesty be their virtue and their protection." (Ps. 25:21)
5. Self-Control—"Father, help my children not to be like many others around them, but let them be alert and self-controlled in all they do."
6. Love for God's Word—"May my children grow to find Your Word more precious than much pure gold and sweeter than honey from the comb." (Ps. 19:10)
7. Justice—"God, help my children to love justice as You do and act justly in all they do." (Ps. 11:7Mic. 6:8)
8. Mercy—"May my children always be merciful, just as their Father is merciful." (Luke 6:36)
9. Respect (for self, others, and authority)—"Father, grant that my children may show proper respect to everyone, as Your Word commands.(1 Pet. 2:17)
10. Biblical Self-Esteem—"Help my children develop a strong self-esteem that is rooted in the realization that they are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus." (Eph. 2:10)
11. Faithfulness—"Let love and faithfulness never leave my children, but bind these twin virtues around their necks and write them on the tablet of their hearts." (Prov. 3:3)
12. Courage—"May my children always be strong and courageous in their character. (Deut. 31:6)
13. Purity—"Create in them a pure heart, O God, and let that purity of heart be shown in their actions." (Ps. 51:10)
14. Kindness—"Lord, may my children always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else." (1 Thess. 5:15)
15. Generosity—"Grant that my children may be generous and willing to share, and so lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age." (1 Tim. 6:18-19)
16. Peace-Loving—"Father, let my children make every effort to do what leads to peace." (Rom. 14:19)
17. Joy—"May my children be filled with the joy given by the Holy Spirit." (1 Thes. 1:6)
18. Perseverance—"Lord, teach my children perseverance in all they do, and help them especially to run with perseverance the race marked out for them." (Heb. 12:1)
19. Humility—"God, please cultivate in my children the ability to show true humility toward all." (Titus 3:2)
20. Compassion—"Lord, please clothe my children with the virtue of compassion." (Col. 3:12)
21. Responsibility—"Grant that my children may learn responsibility, for each one should carry his own load." (Gal. 6:5)
22. Contentment—"Father, teach my children the secret of being content in any and every situation, through Him who gives them strength." (Phil. 4:12-13)
23. Faith—"I pray that faith will find root and grow in my children's hearts, that by faith they may gain what has been promised to them." (Luke 17:5-6Heb. 11:1-40)
24. A Servant's Heart—"God, please help my children develop servant's hearts, that they may serve wholeheartedly, as if they were serving the Lord, not men." (Eph. 6:7)
25. Hope—"May the God of hope grant that my children may overflow with hope and hopefulness by the power of the Holy Spirit." (Rom. 15:13)
26. Willingness and Ability to Work—"Teach my children, Lord, to value work and to work at it with all their heart, as working for the Lord and not for men." (Col. 3:23)
27. Passion for God—"Lord, please instill in my children a soul that 'followeth hard after thee,' one that clings passionately to You." (Ps. 63:8)
28.Self-Discipline—"Father, I pray that my children may acquire a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair." (Prov. 1:3)
29. Prayerfulness—"Grant, Lord, that my children's lives may be marked by prayerfulness, that they may learn to pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers." (1 Thess. 5:17)
30. Gratitude—"Help my children to live lives that are always overflowing with thankfulness and always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." (Eph. 5:20Col. 2:7
© Bob Hostetler. Used with permission. www.ReviveOurHearts.com

30 Day Prayer Guide for Your Pastor's Wife

Day One: The Greatest Commandment
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 6:5Matthew 6:33
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33
Pray that your pastor’s wife will love God with all her heart, soul, mind, and strength. Pray that God’s Spirit will work in her heart in power and that she will value and follow biblical priorities.

Day Two: Strong Character and Integrity
Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 1:53:7Proverbs 4:23
“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” Proverbs 4:23
Pray that she will cultivate strong character and uncompromising integrity. Pray that her testimony will be genuine and that she will guard her heart.

Day Three: Pursuing Jesus
Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 2:15–16Psalm 119:7
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”  2 Timothy 2:15
Pray for her personal walk with God—that her soul and spirit will be nourished and strengthened in her times with Him. Pray that she will spend more time in the Word of God than in reading Christian books and articles.

Day Four: Growing in Discernment
Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:99James 1:5–6
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:5
Pray that your pastor’s wife will counsel and teach with discernment through the wise use of Scripture and with faith in God’s power.

Day Five: A Submissive Heart
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:23–33
“For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands.” Ephesians 5:23–24
Ask God to protect her marriage and keep it strong as a model of the Church’s submission to Christ. Pray that she will respect and practice godly submission to her husband’s leadership and that her husband will love and cherish her.

Day Six: Facing Critics with Grace
“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” Proverbs 31:26
Pray that God will protect your pastor’s wife from discouragement and bitterness when she or her husband faces inevitable criticism. Pray that she will trust in the wisdom of the Word of God to answer her critics and commit herself into the hands of God, who judges righteously.

Day Seven: Comforted in the Word
Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:2852
“When I think of your rules from of old, I take comfort, O Lord.” Psalm 119:52
Pray that your pastor’s wife will remember truth and practical principles from the Word of God during times of trial and that the Scriptures will bring her comfort. Pray that the
Word will become her delight and song when circumstances are tough.

Day Eight: Protection from Evil
Scripture Reading: John 17:15Isaiah 54:17Psalm 91:9–11
“Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place—the Most High, who is my refuge—no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent.” —Psalm 91:9
Ask God to protect your pastor’s wife from the evil plots of Satan. Pray that she will not be corrupted as she rubs shoulders with the world.

Day Nine: Prayer Hedges
“The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain.” Proverbs 31:11
Pray that God will build a hedge of protection around her marriage and that she and her husband will be aware of the potential for any improper relationships. Pray that their family time will be protected.

Day Ten: A Guarded Heart
Scripture Reading: Romans 13:14Ephesians 6:10–18
“But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.” Romans 13:14
Pray that your pastor’s wife will be morally pure and that she will wear the armor of God so that she will not fall into sexual temptation. Ask God to guard her heart concerning the use of free time and that she will be especially discerning in her use of e-mails, the Internet, television, and other media.

Day Eleven: Deep Friendships
Scripture Reading: Psalm 55:14119:63Proverbs 13:20
“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise.” Proverbs 13:20
Pray that God will bring godly friends and encouragers to your pastor’s wife and her family to strengthen them for the ministry and to provide meaningful fellowship, accountability, and times of rest.

Day Twelve: Prayer and Worship
“And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.” Mark 1:35
Pray that she will be a woman of prayer and worship and that she will lead by example—teaching women how to walk in a close relationship with the Father.

Day Thirteen: A Balanced Life
“But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.” 1 Corinthians 9:27
Your pastor’s wife is a busy woman. Pray that she will make wise lifestyle choices in order to protect her health, especially in the areas of exercise, eating moderately, and getting sufficient rest. Pray for times of relaxation and renewal to balance the stress of ministry. 

Day Fourteen: Fearing God
“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Hebrews 11:6
Pray that your pastor’s wife will focus on the Word of God and walk by faith in the fear of the Lord—rather than the fear of man. Pray that she will not seek acceptance from others or compare herself with them, but that she will discover true freedom in her position in Christ. 

Day Fifteen: A Godly Home
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:4Colossians 3:20–21
“Do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4
Pray that she will cooperate with her husband in providing godly leadership in their home, not based on fear of what others will think, but according to scriptural truth. (If your pastor’s wife does not have children, pray that God will give her many “spiritual children” as she shares the truth of God’s Word.)

Day Sixteen: A Contented Heart
Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 6:68
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.” 1 Timothy 6:5
Pray that your pastor’s wife will be an example of contentment, thankful for God’s supply. Pray that her sufficiency will be in God’s abounding grace.

Day Seventeen: Stewarding Finances
“But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.” 1 Timothy 6:11
Ask God to provide for the financial needs of your pastor and his family. Pray that your pastor’s wife will be a wise steward in caring for her family and using funds entrusted to her care. Pray that her heart will be turned away from selfish gain and worthless things.

Day Eighteen: Stewarding Time
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15–16
Pray that your pastor’s wife will use time wisely, seek God’s perspective for her schedule and priorities, and guard against unnecessary interruptions. Pray that she will seek and obey God’s will rather than trying to meet everyone else’s expectations.

Day Nineteen: Anchored to God
Scripture Reading: Psalm 9:9–1042:571:14Hebrews 6:19
“The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.” Psalm 9:9–10
Ask God to remind her of the hope and refuge God offers her each day. Pray that she will be encouraged in God, knowing that He is a firm, secure anchor for her soul.

Day Twenty: Wise with Words
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 11:1321:2331:261 Peter 3:10
“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” Proverbs 31:26
Pray that your pastor’s wife will be wise in her conversations, choosing her words carefully to encourage respect for her husband and the church and to edify her sisters in the Lord. Pray that she will know how to respond to gossip and that she will always speak with kindness and compassion.

Day Twenty-One: A Servant’s Heart
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3–4
Pray that she will serve others with God’s agape love and encourage them with His wisdom and compassion.

Day Twenty-Two: Ministry Team Unity
Scripture Reading: Romans 14:191 Corinthians 12:25
“So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.” Romans 14:19
Pray for spiritual unity between the pastor’s wife and others in the church—especially other staff members’ wives. Pray that the enemy will not be allowed to create divisions, strife, or misunderstanding in any way. 

Day Twenty-Three: Clothed with Christ
“Strength and dignity are her clothing.” Proverbs 31:25
Pray that your pastor’s wife will be clothed with strength and dignity. Pray that she will have a gentle and gracious spirit and represent the Lord well as His ambassador.

Day Twenty-Four: A Heart for Revival
Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 7:14
“If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14
Pray that your pastor’s wife will seek God for personal revival and revival in your church and community. Pray that she will quickly repent when she sins or strays from her Good
Shepherd’s side and that she learn the will and ways of God. 

Day Twenty-Five: The Mind of Christ
Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:46
“I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall not be put to shame.” Psalm 119:46
Pray that your pastor’s wife will think biblically—with the mind of Christ—and practice the expression of her faith with boldness in places of influence.

Day Twenty-Six: Seeking God’s Will
“Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice.” 1 Samuel 15:22
Pray that she will earnestly seek God’s will and be committed to instant and complete obedience—ready for God to work powerfully in and through her life and ministry. 

Day Twenty-Seven: Virtuous Excellence
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 31:10–31
“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”
Pray that she will strive for personal excellence as a Proverbs 31 woman and will believe God to accomplish His will in her as a virtuous woman.

Day Twenty-Eight: A Growing Faith
Scripture Reading: 1 John 4:18Proverbs 3:5–6
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” 1 John 4:18
Pray that your pastor’s wife will be a woman of faith and passionate love for God, not giving in to worries, fears, or an uptight and anxious spirit. 

Day Twenty-Nine: Counseled by the Word
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 61:3Psalm 119:24
"Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors." Psalm 119:24
Pray that the Word will be her counselor and that she will serve the Lord with gladness and encourage others to worship with a joyful, surrendered spirit.

Day Thirty: Growing in Humility
“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8
Pray that your pastor’s wife will be humble and authentic in her faith, not given to pride or hypocrisy. Pray that she will have pure motives and give God glory for every gain or victory.
© Used with permission. http://www.ReviveOurHearts.com

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30 Days to Pray for Your Pastor

Use the following guide to pray for your pastor.  It's good--by Revive Our Hearts:

Day One: The Greatest Commandment
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 6:5Matthew 6:33
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:5
Pray that your pastor will love God with all his heart, soul, mind, and strength. Pray that God’s Spirit will work in his heart in power and that he will value and follow biblical priorities.

Day Two: Strong Character and Integrity
Scripture Reading1 Timothy 1:53:7Ephesians 6:10–12
“The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” 1 Timothy 1:5
Pray that your pastor will cultivate strong character and uncompromising integrity. Pray that his testimony will be genuine and that he will never do anything that he would need to hide from others.

Day Three: Pursuing Jesus
Scripture Reading: Mark 1:352 Timothy 2:15–16
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”  2 Timothy 2:15
Pray for his personal walk with God—that his soul and spirit will be nourished and strengthened in his quiet time with God, beyond his sermon preparation. Pray that he will spend more time in the Word of God than reading Christian books and articles.

Day Four: Growing in Discernment
Scripture Reading: Malachi 2:7James 1:5–6John 17:15
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:5
Pray that your pastor will counsel and teach with discernment through the wise use of Scripture and faith in God’s power to work. Pray that he will be protected from the effects of sinful or negative attitudes that he encounters as he counsels.

Day Five: A Strong Marriage
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:23–33
“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”  Ephesians 5:25
Ask God to protect your pastor’s marriage and keep it strong as a model of Christ’s relationship with the Church. Pray that your pastor will tenderly cherish and lead his wife and that she will respect and encourage her husband, submitting to his leadership. (If your pastor is not married, pray for his relationships with loved ones and those who are close to him.)

Day Six: Healing and Joy
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 61:3
“To grant to those who mourn in Zion—to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit.” —Isaiah 61:3
Ask God to heal any hurts that your pastor has suffered in the ministry. Pray that he will serve the Lord with gladness and encourage the congregation to worship God with a joyful, surrendered spirit.

Day Seven: A Strong Family
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:4Colossians 3:20–21
“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4
Pray for your pastor’s children and especially that the pressures of the ministry will not discourage or embitter them. Pray that your pastor will provide godly leadership in the home, not based on fear of what others will think, but according to scriptural truth. (If your pastor does not have children, pray that God will give him many “spiritual children” as he shares the gospel.)

Day Eight: Protection from Evil
“Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place—the Most High, who is my refuge—no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent.” —Psalm 91:9–10
Ask God to protect your pastor from the evil plots of Satan. Pray that he will not be corrupted as he rubs shoulders with the world in the course of ministry.

Day Nine: Tending the Prayer Hedges
“So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.” Matthew 19:6
Pray that God will build a hedge of protection around your pastor’s marriage and that he and his wife will be aware of the potential for any improper relationships. Pray that their family time will be protected. (If your pastor is not married, pray for his relationships with loved ones and those who are close to him.)

Day Ten: A Guarded Heart
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians 6:10–11
Pray that your pastor will use discernment in use of email, the Internet, and other media.
Ask God to guard his heart concerning the use of free time. Pray that he will be morally pure and that he will wear the armor of God so that he will not fall into sexual temptation.

Day Eleven: Deep Friendships
Scripture ReadingPhilippians 2:19–25
“But you know Timothy’s proven worth, how as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel.” Philippians 2:22
Pray that God will bring godly friends and encouragers to your pastor and his family to strengthen them for the ministry and provide meaningful fellowship and times of rest.

Day Twelve: Growing in Humility
“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8.
Pray that your pastor will be humble and authentic in his faith, not given to pride or hypocrisy. Pray that he will have pure motives and give God glory for every gain or victory.

Day Thirteen: Keeping a Balanced Life
“But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified." 1 Corinthians 9:27.
Pray that your pastor will make wise lifestyle choices in order to protect his health, especially in the areas of exercise, eating moderately, and getting sufficient rest. Pray for times of relaxation and renewal to balance the stress of ministry. 

Day Fourteen: Fearing God
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15
Pray that your pastor will focus on the Word of God and walk in the fear of the Lord—rather than fear of man—as he prepares his messages. Pray that he will seek to please God rather than men and pursue holiness rather than the praise of men.

Day Fifteen: Leading as a Shepherd
“Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but
willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly.” 1 Peter 5:2
Praise God for your pastor’s leadership and pray that he will make godly decisions. Pray that he will lead with a shepherd’s heart and that he will always speak the truth in love.

Day Sixteen: Courageous Preaching
Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:284:3Ephesians 6:19
“Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.” Colossians 1:28)
Pray that your pastor will be courageous in the pulpit in proclaiming Christ and confident in his use of the Word of God. Ask God to help him preach with insight, transparency, and humility.

Day Seventeen: The Great Commission
Scripture Reading: Romans 10:15; Mathew 28:19–20; Luke 19:10
“And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!’” Romans 10:15
Pray that your pastor will be a “Great Commission man”—committed to personal evangelism and the equipping of the saints to seek the lost. Pray that he will have a heart to develop a thriving missions program in his church.

Day Eighteen: Prayer and Worship
Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:17Acts 1:14Mark 1:35
“And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed”. Mark 1:35
Pray that your pastor will be a man of prayer and worship and that he will lead by example—teaching the congregation how to walk in a close relationship with the Father.

Day Nineteen: Using Time Wisely
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15–16
Pray that your pastor will use wise time management and that he will seek God’s perspective for his schedule, guarding his time against unnecessary interruptions.

Day Twenty: A Fresh Anointing
“For I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me.”  Romans 15:18
Pray for a fresh divine anointing on your pastor’s ministry. Pray that God’s working will be powerfully evident both in his personal life and the spiritual life of the congregation.

Day Twenty-One: Trusting God in Conflict
Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:23
“When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.” 1 Peter 2:23
Pray that your pastor will not give in to discouragement, but will deal with inevitable criticism and conflict by committing himself into the hands of God, who judges righteously.

Day Twenty-Two: A Servant’s Heart
“But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first
among you must be slave of all.” Mark 10:43–44
Pray that your pastor will practice servant leadership, edifying the congregation with wisdom and serving with God’s agape love.

Day Twenty-Three: Ministry Team Unity
Scripture Reading: Romans 12:1814:191 Corinthians 1:10–31
“So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.” Romans 14:19
Pray for spiritual unity in the church staff and among the spiritual leadership of the church (elders, deacons, etc.). Pray that the enemy will not be allowed to create divisions, strife, or misunderstanding among the church leaders. 

Day Twenty-Four: Clear, Biblical Vision
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 29:18John 15:1617:17
“Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.” Proverbs 29:18
Pray that God will give your pastor a clear, biblical vision of what your church can be and should be for His glory and that he will communicate that vision clearly and confidently to the church.

Day Twenty-Five: A Heart for Revival
Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 7:14Psalm 69:32
“You who seek God, let your hearts revive.” Psalm 69:32
Pray that your pastor will seek God for personal revival and revival in your church and community. 

Day Twenty-Six: The Mind of Christ
“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” Colossians 2:6–7
Pray that your pastor will think biblically, with the mind of Christ.

Day Twenty-Seven: Seeking God’s Will
Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 10:3–5Luke 9:23–24
“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.” Luke 9:23–24
Pray that he will earnestly seek God’s will and be committed to instant and complete obedience—ready for God to work powerfully in and through his ministry.

Day Twenty-Eight: Work Wholeheartedly
Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 1:3Colossians 3:23–24
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward.” Colossians 3:23–24
Pray that he will strive for personal excellence and will believe God for all He wants to do in the congregation.

Day Twenty-Nine: A Growing Faith
Scripture Reading: 1 John 4:18Proverbs 3:5–6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5
Pray that your pastor will be a man of faith and have a passionate love for God, not giving in to worries, fears, or an uptight and anxious spirit.

Day Thirty: Financial Provision and Wisdom
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
Ask God to provide for the financial needs of your pastor and his family. Pray that he will be a wise steward of both personal finances and church funds.
© Used with permission. http://www.ReviveOurHearts.com


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