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Pray that your pastor and their family would have opportunities to rest and recharge.
Pastors are not just spiritual leaders; they are also human beings with families, struggles, and personal needs. While we often see them in their public roles, it’s easy to forget that they, too, need prayer for their private lives. This week, we’re focusing on praying for your pastor’s personal life and family.
The Importance of Family
Joshua 24:15 declares, “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” For pastors, their families often serve alongside them in ministry. However, this can bring unique challenges, such as time pressures, unrealistic expectations, and the constant scrutiny of church members.
Your prayers can help strengthen their family bonds and provide a covering of protection over their personal lives.
Practical Ways to Pray for Their Family
- Pray for Unity: Ask God to strengthen their marriage and family relationships.
- Pray for Rest: Pray that your pastor and their family would have opportunities to rest and recharge.
- Pray for Encouragement: Lift up their family in prayer, asking God to fill them with joy and peace.
Scriptures to Pray Over Their Family
- Ecclesiastes 4:12: “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
- Deuteronomy 6:6-7: “These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”
A Sample Prayer
Lord, thank You for the family of our pastor. We pray for unity, peace, and joy in their home. Protect their marriage and their children from harm. Provide rest and refreshment for their souls, and guard them against discouragement. May their home be a place of love and laughter. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Family Discussion Questions
- How do you think a pastor’s family might be impacted by their ministry?
- Why is it important to pray for a pastor’s spouse and children?
- What are some creative ways we can encourage their family?
- Can we, as a family, commit to writing a note or giving a small gift to show appreciation?
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Thank you so much for sharing your time with us. Cedar Creek Ministries is funded by Christians and churches who believe in the call to offer our leaders the double portion! If you feel the desire to make sure all those men and women called to serve God in missions and ministry have everything they need to personally rest, restore family relationships, and revive ministry vision, consider joining us in regular prayer and financial support!
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This post was written by Nickole Perry, co-founder and Director of Operations at Cedar Creek Ministries.
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