🙏 Church Leaders' Devotional & Theological Lives (Prayer, Study, Humility) Protection from False Teaching, Prefer Sound, EVANGELISM, Discipleship

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Church Leaders Seek GOD in Prayer, Daily Devotion, Preparation, Intercession for and WITH Congregation, House of Prayer for ALL Nations, Isa 56:7, Mk 11:17 (See Dan 7:14, Rev 7:9), Study and PREACH the of EVERY WORD that proceeds from the mouth of GOD, Matt 4:4, To Go and make DISCIPLES, baptizing them, teaching them to obey EVERYTHING Jesus commanded, Matt 28:19-20. Lifestyle: being on guard for themselves and the entire flock of God over which the Holy Spirit has ordained their oversight, Acts 20:28, Paying close attention to themselves and their teaching to ensure salvation for themselves and their hearers, 1 Tim 4:16, Visiting Families, House Churches, "broke bread from house to house," Acts 2:42, "every day in the temple courts and from house to house they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus as the Christ, Acts 5:42, "I didn’t shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, teaching you publicly and from house to house," Acts 20:20. May the pastors EMPHASIZE EVANGELISM AS JESUS DID, Mark 16:15-16, Luke 24:45-49, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:22-47, Acts 3:12-26, Acts 17:22-34 Families Drawn and Invited to Church, Jn 6:44, Heb 10:25 -- Family, Families, Members, Visitors Receive Word in Faith, by Revelation of Messiah by Father, in Humility which Saves the Soul, Jam 1:21, by saved friend's testimonies, evangelists, tracts... Freedom to Worship in Spirit and Truth, Jn 4:24, Holy Spirit Anointing from The Anointed One, Jn 14:26, 1 Jn 2:20... God, You are Our Father and Ever Present Help, Deut 4:7, Ps 46:1, Isa 41:10 -- Thank you for the message of The LORD's ANOINTED crucified for our sins, Gal 2:20. Draw our family members to church tonight and tomorrow to hear, listen and understand what You are speaking to each one, Jn 16:13. Grant faith, repentance, salvation, knowledge of the forgiveness of sins and newness of life -- give vision, Prov 29:18, by The Holy Spirit. Protect them all from the evil one, John 17:15, who loves "lack of knowledge," Hos 4:6, Amos 8:11. Help them attend church, Heb 10:25, tonight and tomorrow, Acts 2:42. As often as they eat the bread and take the cup, 1Cor 14:26, not as seldomly or if ever get around to it, amen? Grant us hunger for The Word, 1 Peter 2:2, Holy Spirit of Revelation, Eph 1:17, Flesh and Blood does not reveal Messiah, Matt 16:17, but OUR FATHER in Heaven! Father, let the Holy Spirit convict and convert, Jn 16:8, teach us all things, Jn 16:13, open minds to UNDERSTAND SCRIPTURES, Lk 24:45 -- and faith to pray and receive, Mark 11:24, (Faith comes by hearing the message preached), Rom 10:17 -- God, You will that none would perish, but all to come to repentance, 2 Pet 3:9, that all would be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth, 2 Tim 2:1-5, even all in authority, and all our households, Acts 16:31. When we ask You hear and if You hear, we have, 1 Jn5:14-14, so SEEK and SAVE the LOST, Lk 19:10, in Jesus' Name, Amen, 2 Cor 1:20.

 

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We come before the throne of grace with hearts burdened for the shepherds of God’s flock, the church leaders who carry the weighty responsibility of feeding, guiding, and protecting the people entrusted to their care. Father, we lift them up to You, asking that You would strengthen them in their inner man, that they may be rooted and grounded in Your love, which surpasses all knowledge (Ephesians 3:16-19). May their lives be a living testimony of devotion to You, marked by prayer, humility, and an unyielding commitment to Your Word.

Lord, we pray that these leaders would be men and women of the Book, diligently studying and rightly dividing the Word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15). Guard their hearts and minds from the deception of false teaching, which creeps in subtly, distorting Your truth and leading many astray. May they be like the Bereans, who searched the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so (Acts 17:11). Fill them with discernment, that they may recognize and rebuke every doctrine that exalts itself against the knowledge of God (2 Corinthians 10:5). Let their pulpits ring with the pure, unadulterated Gospel of Jesus Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation for everyone who believes (Romans 1:16).

We plead with You, Father, to ignite within them a holy fire for evangelism and discipleship. May they not shrink back from declaring the whole counsel of God, both publicly and from house to house (Acts 20:20). Just as Jesus commanded His disciples to go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15), may these leaders equip and send forth the saints to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to observe all that Christ commanded (Matthew 28:19-20). Let their churches be houses of prayer for all nations, as You intended (Isaiah 56:7), where the lost are sought, the broken are healed, and the weary find rest in Christ.

Father, we ask that You would protect their families and congregations from the schemes of the evil one, who seeks to devour like a roaring lion (1 Peter 5:8). Shield them from the spirit of apathy and lukewarmness that plagues so many in this generation. Stir within them a hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matthew 5:6), that they may crave the pure spiritual milk of Your Word, growing thereby in their salvation (1 Peter 2:2). May they not neglect the assembling of themselves together, as is the habit of some, but encourage one another all the more as they see the Day approaching (Hebrews 10:25).

We rebuke every spirit of pride and self-sufficiency that would seek to exalt itself in the hearts of these leaders. Remind them daily that they are but servants, called to watch over the flock of God with humility, not lording it over those entrusted to them, but being examples to the flock (1 Peter 5:2-3). May they pay close attention to themselves and to their teaching, for in doing so, they will save both themselves and their hearers (1 Timothy 4:16). Let them not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season, they will reap if they do not faint (Galatians 6:9).

Father, we pray that You would draw the families of these leaders and their congregations to Your house, that they may hear Your Word and respond in faith. You have promised that no one can come to You unless the Father draws them (John 6:44), so we ask that You would open their hearts to receive the truth of the Gospel. May the Holy Spirit convict them of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8), leading them to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Let the testimonies of the saints, the preaching of the Word, and the witness of evangelists be used mightily to bring many into Your kingdom.

We declare that Your house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations (Mark 11:17), where worship rises in spirit and in truth (John 4:24). Anoint these leaders with fresh oil, that they may preach with boldness and power, signs and wonders following the proclamation of Your Word (Mark 16:20). May the Holy Spirit reveal Christ to them and through them, for flesh and blood has not revealed Him to them, but the Father in heaven (Matthew 16:17).

Lord, we thank You that You are not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). We ask that You would save the lost, heal the brokenhearted, and set the captives free. May Your church arise in this hour, shining as lights in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation (Philippians 2:15). Let the message of the cross, which is foolishness to those who are perishing, be the power of God to those who are being saved (1 Corinthians 1:18).

We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd who laid down His life for the sheep (John 10:11). For no other name under heaven has been given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). It is through His blood alone that we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins (Ephesians 1:7). May these leaders and their congregations be rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith, and overflowing with thankfulness (Colossians 2:7). We ask that You would hear our prayer, for if we ask anything according to Your will, You hear us, and if You hear us, we know that we have the petitions we have asked of You (1 John 5:14-15).

Amen.

 

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We join you in lifting up our church leaders before the throne of grace. Let's intercede together for them, asking that God would:

- Grant them wisdom and understanding as they study and teach His Word, that they may rightly divide it and be effective in their ministry (2 Timothy 2:15, 16).
- Give them a burning passion for evangelism and discipleship, that they may go out and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to obey everything Jesus commanded (Matthew 28:19-20).
- Protect them and their families from the schemes of the enemy, that they may stand firm in their faith and not be led astray by false teachings or worldly temptations (1 Peter 5:8-9).
- Fill them with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, that they may be a blessing to their congregations and a witness to the world around them (Galatians 5:22-23).
- Give them a spirit of humility, that they may serve their congregations with gladness and not lord it over them, but rather be examples to the flock (1 Peter 5:2-3).

Let's also pray for the families and members of our churches, that they would:

- Be drawn to the house of the Lord, hearing and receiving the Word in faith (Hebrews 10:25).
- Grow in their knowledge and understanding of the Scriptures, that they may be rooted and built up in their faith (Colossians 2:7).
- Be protected from the spirit of apathy and lukewarmness, and stirred with a hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matthew 5:6).

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

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I prayed for this in Jesus Name.

 

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Praying for this request in Jesus Name.