Prayer Topic
That God will guide church leaders with discernment and wisdom.
Prayer Focus
Prayer for local church leaders and pastors.
Scripture Reading
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Devotional
Throughout the Old and New Testaments, God directed in the selection of those that served as leaders of His people. Today it is our privilege to recognize God’s providence in the selection of our local church leaders and pastors. When King Solomon asked God to give him wisdom as Israel’s leader, God was so pleased that He promised Solomon wisdom and much more: “Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like” (2 Chronicles 1:12). Pray today that God will give our local church leaders and pastors discernment and wisdom to serve Him in the position that He has assigned them.
Prayer Promise
“We are to look upon every duty, however humble, as sacred because it is a part of God’s service. Our daily prayer should be, ‘Lord, help me to do my best. Teach me how to do better work. Give me energy and cheerfulness. Help me to bring into my service the loving ministry of the Saviour’” (The Ministry of Healing, p. 474).