God’s Armory
For your pastor and your church
When to pray it: For the shepherds God has placed over you, and your church family
Stand on the Word
“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;”
“For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:”
“Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.”
“And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;”
“And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.”
“And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
The prayer
Father, thank You for the pastors and teachers You have given to Your church, for the perfecting of the saints and the edifying of the body of Christ.
I lift up my pastor to You. They watch for our souls as those that must give account. Strengthen them, protect their family, and renew them when they are tired.
Give them wisdom in Your Word, boldness to preach it, and a heart that stays close to You. Guard them from every attack of the enemy.
Help us to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake, and to be at peace among ourselves.
Build Your church, Lord. The gates of hell shall not prevail against it. In Jesus' name, Amen.