Guide for praying for your pastor

I'm not sure where I found this online, but think it is a good format for prayer for our pastors, shepherds & leaders of our churches, our spouses, government officials and even prayer for our individual lives.

A Guide for Praying for Pastor

HEDGING IN THE PASTOR

Ephesians 6:10-18
"Be strong in the Lord and the strength of His Might"
MEDITATE on the Greatness of God in behalf of your Pastor:
Romans 8:28, 31, 37 and 1 Peter 3:12
EXPOSE the plans of the devil: Ephesians 6:11-12
CLAIM scriptural promises for Pastors overall protection: Isaiah 54:14-17
Psalms 34:7, Psalms 91, Luke 10:19 and 2 Corinthians 10:3-4
PETITION God our Father to grant Pastor a discerning Spirit:
2 Corinthians 11:14 and 1 John 4:1

PASTOR'S PRIVATE LIFE
"Stand, therefore, girded in truth"
Ephesians 6:14

REQUEST that pastor's boast and glory be solely in the cross:
Galatians 6:14
PRAY for Pastors continued renewal: Isaiah 40:27-31
for their holiness: 1 Peter 1:16
SEEK for them a clear vision of the merits of Christ: Philippians 3:7-10
for godly contentment: 1 Timothy 6:6
for the love of God to be shed abroad in their hearts: Romans 5:5

PASTOR'S PERSONAL LIFE
"Stand . . . having put on the Breastplate of Righteousness"
Ephesians 6:14

INTERCEDE for Pastor's spouse, children, and families: Psalm 91:9-12 and
Psalms 37:25
CANCEL in the authority of Jesus' name all assignments against them:
Matthew 16:19
REMOVE by faith in the Word all obstacles to their total health & prosperity:
Mark 11:23 and Philippians 4:19

PASTOR'S PRAISE LIFE
"Stand . . . having shod your feet with the shoes of the gospel of peace"
Ephesians 6:15

ASK the Father to give Pastor a strong heart of Worship
Matthew 4:10
BIND the spirit of fear:
John 14:1
the spirit gloom:
Isaiah 6:13
the spirit of negativity: 2 Timothy 1:6-7
LISTEN for any other direction to pray: Ecclesiastes 5:1-2

PASTOR'S PRAYER LIFE
"Stand . . . above all taking the shield of faith, with which you can quench all the flaming darts of the evil one."
Ephesians 6:16

QUENCH in the Holy Spirit, darts of doubt: Mark 6:5-6
REBUKE in the name of Christ all distractions from Pastor's devotional time:
Mark 5:36
LOOSEN by God's Word, all the forces of heaven to aid in prayer:
Mark 1:35 (private) and Acts 1:14 (corporate)

PASTOR'S PROFESSIONAL LIFE
"Stand . . . taking on the Helmet of Salvation"
Ephesians 6:17

SHIELD Pastor from the fear of men: Isaiah 11:1-3 and Proverbs 19:23
BESTOW on them favor in the denomination: Proverbs 18:16
support among their peers: Proverbs 11:4 & 24:6
ENTREAT Jesus to give Pastor an uncompromising truth:
Proverbs 4:20-27 and John 14:6
and Wisdom in leadership: James 1:5

PASTOR'S PREACHING LIFE
"Stand . . . with the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."
Ephesians 6:17

BLESS Pastor with rich study time: Acts 6:4 and 2 Timothy 2:15
GRANT Pastor a bold proclamation of Jesus: Colossians 4:3-4
to the opportunities: Colossians 4:3-4
ANOINT Pastor to preach and teach: Luke 4:18 and 1 John 2:27
Pastor to see results: Act 2:37
Signs and wonders that Glorify God: Mark 16:20
Pastor to reveal truth: Matthew 16:17

PASTOR'S PERSEVERING LIFE
"Stand…pray at all times in the spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance" Ephesians 6:18

HONOR them with lasting fruit: Malachi 3:11 and John 15:16
CONFESS steadfastness over them: 1 Corinthians 15:58
Bold vision: Isaiah 41:10
rest: Hebrews 4 and Matthew 11:28
GIVE thanks for Pastor's call and gifts: Colossian 1:3-5
SECURE Pastor in courage: Joshua 1
"Fight the good fight of faith"
1 Timothy 6:12
EXPECT all that you have prayed . . ..
STAND behind them girding them in prayer . . .
YIELD to the Spirit for the other areas of prayer and intercession

In the name of our glorious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
AMEN

Where you go I will go...what a ride!!!

I said to the Lord in my single days the same words found in the book of Ruth as Ruth said to Naomi, "Where you go, I will go." I cried out to God many times saying, "Have your way in my life!" Years later, I am reminded of those heartfelt prayers. Sitting in a passenger seat of a mini van, I watch my answer to prayer, my husband Steve, as he drives north. Pavement beneath the minivan slides behind us as we are about to embark on our new ministry assignment--pastoring a church! I had no clue what was in store for my life when I was a young single woman at Nyack College when I gathered with other young ladies to pray for our future husbands. Now, some may have thought we were crazy spending time praying for our faceless future spouses,
but as I look back, I am so glad we did!
Back to the present time...I'm watching out the window (as I take breaks from typing on my smartphone) and realizing that every inch of this stretch of land on this journey has been mapped out by my Heavenly Father long ago! This was not a surprise to Him...in fact we are doing what He created us to do. I spent many single years comforting myself with these words, "Trust in the Lord with all of your heart. Lean not on your own understanding, but in all of your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6). I'd remind God that He knew better than I do about what is best. And again I posture my heart before Him, reminding myself that He has an amazing adventure for us! Not just for me, but for each of us!!! When we say yes to His route for our journey,
we can trust that it will be GOOD!!! I'm going to sit back and enjoy the minivan ride, but also this entire journey with God! I'm all in, baby!!! Are you? I encourage you to take time right now and ask God to help you to trust Him and give you a renewed passion to continue adventuring with Him. Whatever season of your journey, we can trust in this promise found in Romans 8:28, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Have an awesome trip beloved ones!!
Peace and giggles,
Ginger <3