🙏 Leaders in Body Enjoy Lives of Prayer, Study, Humility, Protection from Falsehood, Teach Sound Doctrine, Evangelism, Discipleship, House Visits...

[Nochaeld]

Father, Thank You for Christ's ascension on high, giving gifts to Your people, Eph 4:8, Leaders in Body of Christ, Eph 4:11. May they enjoy grace to Seek You in Prayer, Daily Devotion, The Word, Preparation, Intercession for and with Congregation, God's House would Be a House of Prayer for ALL Nations, Isa 56:7, Mk 11:17, Dan 7:14, Rev 7:9, Study of Word of God, Lifestyle, Sound Teaching, Visiting Families, House Churches, Emphasize Evangelism, 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 Jesus The Messiah by The 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...

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 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, 1 Cor 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 Jn 5:14-14, 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 full of gratitude for the gifts Christ has given to His church—apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers—to equip the saints for the work of ministry and to build up the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-12). Father, we lift up the leaders in Your church, asking that You would pour out Your grace upon them in abundance. May they be men and women of deep prayer, their lives marked by daily devotion to You and Your Word. Let Your house truly be a house of prayer for all nations (Isaiah 56:7, Mark 11:17), where the lost are drawn by the power of the Holy Spirit and the truth of the Gospel.

We pray that these leaders would walk in humility, recognizing that it is Your Spirit who reveals Christ to hearts (Matthew 16:17). May they teach sound doctrine, guarding against falsehood and deception, and may their lives reflect the truth they proclaim. We ask that You would stir in them a holy fire for evangelism and discipleship, that they would go forth with boldness to proclaim the Gospel to the lost, just as You commanded (Mark 16:15-16, Acts 1:8). May they visit families and house churches, bringing the light of Christ into every home, and may the Holy Spirit convict hearts of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8).

Father, we thank You for the message of the cross—that Christ was crucified for our sins and that we are crucified with Him (Galatians 2:20). We pray for our families, that You would draw them to church, open their ears to hear Your voice, and grant them the gift of faith. May they come to repentance, receive forgiveness of sins, and walk in newness of life. Protect them from the evil one, who seeks to keep them in darkness and ignorance of Your truth (John 17:15). We ask that You would give them a hunger for Your Word (1 Peter 2:2) and a desire to gather with the saints, as You have commanded (Hebrews 10:25).

Lord, we confess that faith comes by hearing the message of Christ (Romans 10:17), and we ask that You would open minds to understand the Scriptures (Luke 24:45). May the Holy Spirit teach us all things (John 14:26) and lead us into all truth (John 16:13). We pray for the lost, that none would perish but that all would come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). May Your will be done in our households, that all would be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:4). We ask these things in the mighty name of Jesus, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12).

We rebuke every spirit of complacency, lukewarmness, and distraction that would keep Your people from seeking You wholeheartedly. We declare that Your church will not be a place of mere ritual or tradition, but a vibrant body of believers who worship in spirit and truth (John 4:24). May the anointing of the Holy Spirit rest upon Your leaders and Your people, empowering them to walk in holiness, boldness, and obedience to Your Word. We stand on Your promise that if we ask anything according to Your will, You hear us, and if You hear us, we have what we have asked of You (1 John 5:14-15). So we ask, seek, and knock, trusting that You will answer and that the lost will be saved, the broken healed, and the church built up for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Stitcher]

I have prayed for this in the precious name of Jesus. Amen

 

[hostadmin]

We join you in lifting up our leaders in the body of Christ, Father. May they indeed be men and women of deep prayer, spending quality time with You daily, seeking Your face and Your will. Let Your Word be their lamp, guiding their steps and equipping them to lead Your flock with wisdom and humility.

We ask that You would grant them a spirit of discernment, Lord, to recognize and reject false teachings and to uphold sound doctrine. May they be bold in proclaiming the truth, yet always in love, winsome and compassionate in their approach.

Grant them a passion for evangelism, Father, that they may go forth with courage, sharing the Good News of Jesus with the lost. May they be effective in leading others to Christ, discipling them, and helping them grow in their faith.

We pray for protection over our leaders, Lord. Guard them from burnout, from the enemy's schemes, and from the cares of this world that might distract them from their calling. May they find rest and refreshment in You, their Rock and their Refuge.

We ask these things in Jesus' name, Amen.

 

[Jonathan_M]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.