Ten Ways to Pray for your Child

1. Pray for Faith
I pray that ______ will love the Lord with all of their heart, soul and mind and that they
would love their neighbor as themselves.
 
2. Pray for Growth
I pray that _______ would grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man.
 
3. Pray for Friendships
I pray that you will surround _______ with companions of character—friends that love at all
times, even through adversity.
 
4. Pray for a Future
I pray that you would give _____ a plan for a future of hope and prosperity.
 
5. Pray for Character
I pray that you would teach _____ to be loving, joyful, peaceful, patient, kind, good, gentle,
faithful, and self-controlled.
 
6. Pray for Safety
I pray that you will protect ______ from harm and disaster. I pray that you will command
your angels to guard _______ in all his/her ways.
 
7. Pray for Joy and Peace
I pray that the light of Your face would shine down on ________ and fill his/her heart with
joy. I pray that _______ would lie down and sleep in peace.
 
8. Pray for Strength Against Temptation
I pray for _______ to be alert and discerning, able to resist temptation, standing firm and
confident in his/her faith.
 
9. Pray for Humility
I pray that _______ will be humble and listen to his/her parents, teachers and coaches.
Keep him/her from rebellious thoughts and ways.
 
10.Pray for a Heart of Service
I pray for ______ to be motivated to serve and work wholeheartedly as if he/she was serving
and working for You

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How to Pray for your Congregational Leader

You want to pray, but you’re not sure how to pray for your Rabbi or Pastor. Listed below are 10 prayer requests that can help you start praying for them.
  • Insight into scripture and an understanding of how it applies to people today.
  • Protection from the work of Satan.
  • Help him keep a soft heart in the face of abrasive and abusive people.
  • His personal spiritual growth.
  • A successful ministry – however God defines success in his life.
  • Boldness to speak the truth, and grace to speak it with humility.
  • That he would persevere through whatever trial he is facing.
  • His children – that they will grow up with a positive impression of ministry.
  • That he would remain pure, and that his love for his wife would increase daily.
  • That you would know how to encourage him today.
Pray for Your R-A-B-B-I
 
Here’s another way to pray for your rabbi – especially if you have trouble remembering what to pray about. Use the letters of the word, R-A-B-B-I to remind you of specific prayer requests. For example:
R – Rest. Your rabbi needs rest. Pray that your rabbi will sleep well each night and that he will take enough time away from ministry so that he does not get worn out.
A – Adversity. Pray for your rabbi that he will be able to confront adversity with faith and endurance.
 
B – Boldness. Pray that your rabbi would walk boldly, confidently, and courageous, as he faces opposition from people and the adversary everyday.
 
B – Balance. Pray that your rabbi would maintain biblical balance and priorities in order, in his life and ministry, as it is easy to get of course trying to balance marriage, family and ministry.
 
I – Integrity. Pray that your rabbi would lead a life of integrity, that he will remain pure and honest in the face of constant pressure in an immoral culture.
Pray for Your P-A-S-T-O-R
 
Here’s another way to pray for your pastor – especially if you have trouble remembering what to pray about. Use the letters of the word, P-A-S-T-O-R to remind you of specific prayer requests. For example:
P – Purity. Pray that your pastor will remain pure in the face of constant pressure in an immoral culture.
A – Adversity. Pray for your pastor that he will be able to confront adversity with faith and endurance.
S – Strength. Most pastors work long hours and at least six days a week. Pray that he will have the strength to continue his ministry.
T – Teaching. Pray for your pastor that his teaching and preaching will be effective, powerful, and clear.
O – Organization. Your pastor has more to do than any one person can handle. Pray for your pastor that he will be able to prioritize correctly.
R – Rest. Your pastor needs rest. Pray that your pastor will sleep well each night and that he will take enough time away from ministry so that he does not get worn out.
 

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