A Prayer For Easter Workers

Lord,

This prayer for all the pastors and church staff across the globe who have brought Palm Sunday to a close and are now looking more intently to the activities and obligations of this Holy Week.  All the preparation by choirs, worship teams, fasting and prayer will come to a head.  At the beginning of this week, I pray...

PERSONAL

I pray they will be free from the pressure to make this year's Easter better than last year's. I pray for peace of mind and spirit as they go about their duties.  I pray they will experience a renewed sense of Your presence on a personal level.  I pray they will be able to deepen in their walk with You like never before.  Renew the calling You gave them.  Instill resolve in the face of any uncertainty.

POWER

I pray for power - Your power. As each gathering assembles this week and plans morph into reality, may there be an overwhelming presence of the Holy Spirit.  And may the power represented there bring healing and true life change for the people in attendance.  As news reports of Christianity's decline and rise continue to fluctuate, I pray for resolve on the part of pastors and church staff.  May they not be discouraged, nor artificially inflated, by any reports.  On the contrary may they remain so focused and intent on Your power that the news has no impact on what You are doing through them.

PROTECTION

I pray for their personal protection.  May their marriages be strengthened this week.  May interpersonal conflicts be effectively addressed.   May they truly learn to work from the rest You provide.  I pray for their children - protect them from the incredible pressures and temptations facing them today.  I pray for physical health.  I pray for financial health in times when people seem to be holding back on contributions until they sense more confidence in the future.

For all You do this Holy Week, I give You praise ahead of time.  You paid the ultimate price for our freedom.  You are great.  You are Holy.  You are worthy.  May this be the BEST week ever!

Amen.

Comments

[Martha Spigener]

Thank you...You hit the nail on the head of what I personally am experiencing. Nice to know that people I have never officially met are praying for me.

[Scott Couchenour]

You got it!