EACF 40 Days of Prayer 2019
Day 10: For elders
Today let's pray for our elders: Justin, Joey, and Tony. These brothers have hearts to serve, an understanding of the Gospel and of Scripture, and love for others. Pray for them to have joy in the Lord. Pray for deepening in their awareness of grace, growth in their knowledge of God and His Word, and strengthening in their character and capacities. Pray for their marriages and households. Pray for God to bless them in their other work outside of church and for God's protection over them. Pray for unity and wisdom.
“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you. Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things." - Hebrews 13:17-18 ESV
"Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.” - 1 Timothy 5:17 ESV
"So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: [2] shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; [3] not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. [4] And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. [5] Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” - 1 Peter 5:1–5 ESV
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