“But as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy.’” – 1 Peter 15:16
Day 4- Personal Holiness
A pastor’s public ministry should never outpace their personal holiness. Nevertheless, temptations abound daily to prioritize good things over one’s personal walk with the Lord. Today, take some time to consider the many temptations pastors may face throughout the course of their ministry and pray that the Lord would help pastors:
- Renew their commitment to spiritual disciplines in their life
- Prioritize their walk with God
- Balance the many commitments in ministry and family in God-honoring ways
- That their would be no difference between their public ministry and private life
Prayer Prompt
Lord, I pray that my pastor (for a church member)/ I (as a pastor) would have a renewed commitment to personal holiness in their lives, stemming from a fresh understanding of your own holiness. Keep them from the temptation of busyness for the sake of man’s approval and allow their hearts to be fixed upon your approval alone. Help them to be in constant communion with you throughout this day and the rest of this week as they pursue you in all they do…
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