Prayer Guide: November 19 - December 3
11/19: Read 1 John 2:15-17 Pray for the pastor to see clearly the things of the world and trust in Christ teaching as he engages the world.
11/20: Read 1 John 2:18-19 Pray for each person at FBCZ to seek the Lord during this time of transition and not fear the choices of others.
11/21: Read 1 John 2:20-23 Pray that the search committee may act in faith upon the truth they know and seek the Lord’s direction.
11/22: Read 1 John 2:24-25 Pray for the future pastor to be faithful to the gospel and basic teachings of walking with Christ.
11/23: Read 1 John 2:26-27 Pray for FBCZ, the search committee and the future pastor to depend upon the Lord’s leadership through His Holy Spirit.
11/24: Read 1 John 2:28-29 Pray for FBCZ not to fear those who oppose the will of God but to walk in the Lord’s righteousness.
11/25: Read 1 John 3:1-3: Pray for the committee to fix their hope on Jesus and be purified in their faith to a sinless life.
11/26: Read 1 John 3:4-7 Pray for the pastor to abide in Christ in his daily walk and live out the righteousness of Christ.
11/27 Read 1 John 3:7-10 Pray that the family of the pastor experiences the righteousness that is only born out of the Holy Spirit’s presence from their salvation.
11/28: Read 1 John 3:11-12 Pray that FBCZ will fulfill the word by loving each other.
11/29: Read 1 John 3:13-18 Pray for the search committee to love in deed and in truth.
11/30: Read 1 John 3:19-24 Pray for the future pastor to keep the Lord’s commandments, trusting in the name of the Son, Jesus Christ, and loving those around him.
12/1: Proverbs 3:5-6 Pray for FBCZ to wholeheartedly trust the Lord while searching for a pastor. Pray for the search committee to trust the Holy Spirit's leadership.
12/2: Revelation 2:1-7 Pray for FBCZ to return to her first love, Jesus Christ. Pray for FBCZ and the search committee to hear the Spirit clearly throughout the pastor search process.
12/3: Ephesians 4:1-6 Pray for unity and peace in FBCZ while searching for a pastor. Pray for a strong sense of unity among the search committee as they review and discuss potential pastoral candidates.