PASTORS’ MARRIAGES
Today I pray for Pastor and his/her spouse. I pray oh God that you will continue to cover their marriage. I pray Father, that you would increase their communication, and that there would be no confusion in the midst of them. I pray that each of them would guard their words so that when it leaves their lips, it would build the other person up and not damage them. I pray that their words are encouraging and uplifting even when constructive criticism is brought forth. I pray that they do not become offended easily and receive constructive criticism with a heart that's hungry for growth in the Kingdom of God. I bind arguments, short talk, and snapping, in their marriage. I pray that they would speak to one another in the presence of others, and behind closed doors with the utmost respect.
I pray Father that you will increase their time of intimacy. I pray that they will make time to commune with one another with words and deeds. I pray that their time of intimacy is greater than the last time. I pray that they only have a desire for one another and eyes for only one another. I pray Lord, that you would bind them together so that no demonic force of any kind may separate them.
I pray that my Pastor and his/her spouse will have balance in their home and boundaries regarding outsiders (relatives, church members, etc.). I pray that they will date often and that romance will be alive and thriving in their marriage. I pray that the fire will always burn between them and that they will be a positive example to other married couples.
I pray that my Pastor will listen to his/her spouse when they are warned of the enemy's tactics or what they see happening.
I pray my Pastor will not disregard what is being said to him/her but will seek the face of God regarding what is being spoken. I pray that my Pastor's spouse will not feel insignificant or left out from church decisions or duties. I pray that my Pastor will do all that he/she can to include his/her spouse without breaking confidentiality of matters that cannot be shared.
I pray that my Pastor will make it clear to his/her spouse what their duties in ministry are and that he/she will work diligently in what the Lord has called their spouse to do. I pray that my Pastor will help their spouse to develop into their full potential regarding these gifts and callings.
I pray that my Pastor's spouse will not be intimated by people of the opposite sex in the ministry or outside of the ministry. I pray that my Pastor will use substantial wisdom in communicating with people of the opposite sex in their spouse's presence and their absence.
I pray that my Pastor will understand the power of touch and be careful when embracing someone of the opposite sex. I pray that my Pastor's spouse will always keep him/her covered in prayer, that the Lord will hear their prayers, and answer their prayers quickly. I pray that they will have a constant prayer life as prayer partners and study time as well.
I pray that my Pastor will use wisdom and caution when meeting with the opposite sex for two hours or even two minutes. I pray that my Pastor will always put his spouse above every other person of the opposite sex. I bind anyone who would come in with the spirit of Jezebel to seek control over my Pastor and bring destruction or turmoil to their marriage or to their spouse.
I pray that my Pastor will use spiritual wisdom in allowing the Mother of the church, or his wife (if your Pastor is a male) to handle women who dress inappropriately (short, revealing, tight clothing). I pray that he will confirm what they have set out regarding dress codes even if it means that the ushers sits them in a place where they are hidden from him while ministering.
I bind the progress of any person who comes in with a spirit of seduction to entrap the Pastor and or his/her spouse. I bind spoken words of harm over my Pastor and his/her spouse. I bind prayers that are spoken over gifts, money, food, or anything given to them with a satanic agenda. I pray that when my Pastor and his/her spouse travel, they will take their minds on vacation with them. I pray that they will return refreshed, renewed, and rejuvenated. I pray that my Pastor shuts down all technical devices and makes it clear to work colleagues, church associates, family and friends, that they are to only be contacted in the case of a severe emergency.
Thank you Lord that my Pastor's marriage is a Godly example of what marriage should be. I thank you Lord for the covering of your blood over my Pastor and his/her spouse's marriage. I thank you that no weapon that's formed against them in any way will prosper and every tongue that rises up against them in judgment, you have already condemned. (Isaiah 54:17 KJV)
DISCERNMENT
Father, in the name of Jesus, the enemy disguises himself as an angel of light (II Corinthians 11:14 KJV). I pray for my Pastor that the spirit of discernment will always be awake and alert in him/her. Help my Pastor to see and hear past what's been shown and spoken to him/her. Help Pastor and his/her spouse to be spiritually conscious of the people that approach them, request help from them, offer help to them, or bring accusations of others to them.
Father, people perform well in the presence of their leaders, but another person is revealed to the parishioners. Help my Pastor and his/her spouse to have the eyes of an eagle that they will always see the heart of the person and not what they portray themselves to be. For failure to see through spiritual eyes causes the congregation to doubt the leadership skills of leaders when allowing devious people to remain in position. It can also possibly stunt the growth of the ministry.
Once this is revealed Father, I thank You that my Pastor walks in Godly wisdom and boldness with dealing with these types of people. I thank you that throughout this task, my Pastor stands on victory's side and the person in bondage receives their deliverance.
GOD'S AGENDA VS. THEIR AGENDA
Father, upon going through the many processes of ministry, for some people it's easy to feel entitled to certain things. Pastors have been called to preach, called to Pastor, trained and then sent out. They've looked for buildings, musicians, and prayed for the flock of people, etc. Now that the ministry has reached a certain pinnacle, it becomes easy to forget that the ministry belongs to God and not us.
Father, please help my Pastor, to never walk in these shoes. Help my Pastor______________ to always remember that you are the head of our ministry. Help Pastor to know and understand that the members of our congregation belong to you! We are simply there to assist him/her in further building the kingdom of God, to obtain spiritual growth, and to get the job done according to your will. I thank you Lord that my Pastor always puts your agenda ahead of his/her own. I thank you that he/she always follow your leading and never the leading of his/her flesh. (I Kings 13:16-24 KJV)
I thank You Father, for the love that my Pastor has for You. Because of this love he/she will always strive to make the right decisions and trust that You will work all things together for his/her good. (Romans 8:28 KJV)
