“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight.”
– Proverbs 3:5-6
Day 3 – Trust in the Lord
Throughout the normal rhythms of life, it can be easy for all of us, including pastors, to lean on our own strengths, to trust in our own power to accomplish what is ahead, but Scripture paints a different picture. Scripture calls us to trust in the Lord, over and over again, in every season of life. For pastors, trust in the Lord is essential to church ministry. Spend time today praying for pastors that they may trust in the Lord. Here are a few specific ways to pray to this end:
- Truth of Scripture
- Promises of God
- In moments or seasons of trial
- In moments or seasons of comfortablility
- That the Lord will work in and through the church
- For sustaining energy to fulfill their calling
Prayer Prompt
Lord, I pray that my pastor (for a church member)/ I (as a pastor) will take the truth of Proverbs 3 and apply it to their lives. I pray that in the seasons of doubt about Your promises or when they receive criticism that they will lean on You, Lord, for their strength. Restore them with the truth of your Word and the joy of living a life trusting in you..
*These prayers are a part of our series of prayers for pastors during Pastor Appreciation Month. A new prayer will release every morning throughout the month for pastors and their members to reflect on and pray.