"I will appoint over you shepherds,after my own heart,who will shepherd you wisely and prudently." (jer.3:15)
Father,in your plan for our salvation you provide shepherds for Your People.Father, we come to you now, in the name of Jesus, our High Priest and Intercessor, to ask that our shepherds especially(name)_______may receive:
A SERVANT'S HEART, committed to consecrated service of leadership.
A HUMBLE HEART,meek and gentle as the Lamb,to heal the brokenhearted.
A EUCHARISTIC HEART,full of love to worship you in spirit and in truth
A PRAYING HEART,interceding in the power of the Holy Spirit without ceasing.
A HEARING HEART,obedient to your Word.
An EVANGELISTIC HEART,on fire with zeal for the salvation of souls.
A RENEWED HEART,to give you greater honor and glory in Christ Jesus.
A DISCIPLE'S HEART, following the lamb wheresoever He goes,even to death on a Cross.
Father, we thank you for hearing our prayer and ask that Your priest sons may continue to guard the rich deposit of faith with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells within them,and to bear with courage their share of the hardships which the gospel entails.Father, protect them from the evil one and keep them in Your love always. Amen.