The leaders of God’s people have a divine mandate to call evil for what it is and to declare that which is good. The point of reference for the leaders of God’s people is not the world, it’s not even the opinion of the wider church. It’s the Word of God.
When God’s people go astray or lose their way, God’s leaders are called to stand up and to be counted for what is good and right and pleasing to God. God’s leaders are called to shepherd their people back to the path of the Lord. Sometimes, this can be a perilous and hazard job. Sometimes, it can be a pathway that few wish to tread. Sometimes, it is the unpopular way, not the popular way. Micah was filled with the Spirit of the Lord, with power, might and justice to bring God’s people back to Himself.
How about you? Do you support the leaders of God’s people? Do you uphold them in prayer and intercession? Do you pray that God would prepare them and use them powerfully to proclaim the truth of the Word each and every Lord’s Day? Do you bless them and make their life a joy? Your church has many leaders at many levels. Those who lead the children’s ministry need you to bless them and work with them and to support them in prayer and in deed. So do the youth leaders and the young adult leaders. The leaders of the various ministries need your support. The pastor of the church needs your prayers and practical support. We rarely stop to think that these leaders give up precious family time each and every Lord’s day and during many evenings each week to serve us. We rarely consider the burden their service is on their families and friendships. We rarely stop to think about the financial burden they lovingly endure. We rarely consider the emotional burden they carry day by day.
So how can I help the leaders in my church?
ü Pray for them daily.
ü Give them verbal encouragement during the day.
ü Offer to baby sit couples who are leading together
ü Practical help around the home
ü Get involved in ministry and give practical, physical support.
Prayer:-
- Pray for the leaders of your church. Pray for each one by name. Pray that God would bless them and encourage them in their service. Ask God to allow them to see the fruit of their ministry and that they would be encouraged by this fruit. Pray that they would be revived and refreshed in their own quiet times with the Lord. For those who have families, pray for growing bonds of love in the family, strengthening ties and quality time together.
- Pray for the Mustard Seed Orphanage. Ask God to bring to the orphanage all the resources they need, be they financial, physical or personal. Pray that if it is God’s will, that He open a door for us to minister there next year.
Make a small list of leaders in your church and keep it in your prayer journal and pray for them daily.
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