"Brethren, pray for us." 1 Thess. 5:25-28Keddie's thoughts: "This is a plea for prayer support for God's ministers. Pray for your pastor. He would be blessed hearing that you pray for him. Paul is not a "prince of the church" that cannot call his spiritual children "brethren" and mean it from the heart. Neither is he above standing in the need of prayer. Congregations that never pray for their pastors, elders, deacons, and missionaries can only wither on the vine, as God removes the leadership and ministry they have no heart to support. But if you want God to do your pastor some good and be blessed yourselves in the process, then apply this injunction every day in the secret place of your prayers."
Candy's thoughts: Of course this blog post sounds self-serving for a pastor's wife to recommend, yet Scripture instructs us in the discipline and importance of praying for our leaders. Even I need a reminder to do so.
Not again, so frustrating my comment wiped out, where did it go? Once again, Candy, thanks for the reminder to pray for our Pastor's, their wives, our Elders, Deacons and Committee leaders. A church needs the undergirding of prayer. It is our duty as members to lift up, strengthen and encourage those who have dedicated their lives to serving Gods people. How will they ever have the wisdom, insight, energy, and discernment to lead Gods people if we aren't asking God to give this to them. Let us be faithful at lifting up not only our church's leaders but also all church leaders that preach the true gospel of Our Lord and Savior's life and redemptive work.
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