Sunday, March 8, 2015

PRAY FOR AND ENCOURAGE THEM

“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”
Jeremiah 3:15 KJV

God has given us pastors which feed us with knowledge and understanding.  However, pastors get discouraged at times just like we do so we need to pray for and encourage them.  When is the last time you prayed for your pastor and family?  A pastor said “Please pray for my wife because she takes care of me”.

Our pastors do so much for us.  They are on call twenty four hours a day.  There are times when they get up in middle of the night and go to the hospital to be with those who are sick.  There are times when pastors are criticized.  Many years ago, I received an email from a pastor who wrote this to me.

“My wife and I are very discouraged.  We were excited when we moved here but the people are not very friendly and sometimes they criticize me”.  May God have mercy on us if we are criticizing and hurting our pastor and family.  Our children need to hear us praying for and encouraging our pastor.

Heavenly Father, thank You for our pastors.  I pray for every pastor who is preaching the good news of our risen Saviour.  Please encourage them and let them see fruits of their service to You.  Reassure them that You love them unconditionally and appreciate their service to You.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe
March 8, 2015

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