“Praying for those who serve.”
Scripture to Guide Our Prayers
Matthew 23:11 ”The greatest among you shall be your servant.”
1 Peter 4:10-11 “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: […] in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. […]”
Galatians 5:13 “[…] Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”
Romans 12:1-12 “[…] present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. […] serve the Lord.”
Categories of Servants to Pray For
Gospel Servants: Be praying for those who serve through advancing the proclamation of the Gospel. Pray for missionaries, the missions committee, our personal evangelism, and others.
Teachers: Be praying for those who serve through teaching. Pray for those who teach our children, teens, and adults.
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Stewardship Servants: Be praying for those who serve through handling the church’s resources. Pray for those who administer our finances, our buildings, and out time.
Deacons and Deaconesses: Be praying for those who serve as deacons or deaconesses. Pray for their varied roles in serving our church in areas of service, benevolence, facilities, and organizing events.
Other Areas of Service: Be praying for the many other areas of service we so easily miss. Pray for nursery workers, those who counsel and exhort, encouragers, and numerous others…