They say you don’t appreciate what you have until you lose it. The following are your letters about your beloved priests: And as has become a custom, you responded with warm memories, words of gratitude, and all sorts of praise for those living the vocation of Holy Orders. Here is one incredible example of a pastor’s appreciation that was delivered in the form of a flash mob.DETROIT – As has become our custom as Priesthood Sunday approaches each year, The Michigan Catholic asked its readers to tell us about their priests. In Jesus’ name, we believe and pray, Amen. Grant him everything he needs that he may have all he needs and plenty left over to share with other people. May he always remember that you care about him. Lord, supply all his needs according to your glorious riches. We know it is not him but you that is delivering people from captivity. Thank you for the incredible power that is working within him to transform lives. Gracious God, many are the afflictions of our pastor, but you always delivered him from them all, and we want to say thank you. Irrespective of how tight his schedule is, help him to remember that family is his first ministry. Give our pastor wisdom and knowledge on how to take good care of his loved ones. When he offends them, may they be quick to forgive him. May our pastor find favor with his wife, children, and friends all the days of his life. May they be a blessing to him and not a source of strife and contention. Lord, may the family and friends of our pastor grant him peace and harmony. Lord, when the enemy wants to bring down pastors, he uses their family and friends. Father, you know the desires of their hearts, fulfill them according to your will. Lord, I bring the family of our pastor into your able hands. Expose every lie of the enemy against our pastor and protect him from every manner of evil. If there’s anyone in his life that is trying to lead him astray, remove that person. Lord, help him to remain faithful to his calling. He is determined to preach Jesus Christ and him crucified all the days of his life. But I thank you for our pastor, who has remained faithful to his calling. Many of them are choosing to serve men instead of you. In Jesus’ name, we believe and pray, Amen.įather, so many pastors, and preachers are drifting away from the true gospel of Jesus Christ. May he find time to recharge so that he can do your work diligently and excellently. Sustain the body and soul of our pastor that he may be able to stay healthy. As they preach to us, may the word bring healing into their bodies and minds. Father, shield them from the spirit of suicide. We forget that they’re just human beings like us that you’re using as vessels to spread the gospel. We have knowingly or unknowingly pushed them into depression because we want them to be perfect always. God, many pastors are struggling with depression these days. Please help him to operate in knowledge and understanding when he counsels people who are going through different challenges in life. Grant him wisdom that he may know how to teach the word in a way that brings people closer to your son Jesus Christ. Lord, continue prospering him and his work. I want to thank you for the great sacrifice that our pastor makes to ensure that we grow spiritually. He is an excellent gift to the church and the community. In Jesus’ name, I believe and pray, Amen.ĭear God, every good and perfect gift comes from you. May he hide under your wings all the days of his life. Remove anything in his life that may hinder him from fulfilling the calling you have placed in his heart. May you continue strengthening him so that he can lead us to you our true living God. Thank you for helping him to walk in the counsel of the Godly. Thank you for choosing our pastor to shepherd this church. Lord, I enter your courts with praise and thanksgiving. Here are some great prayers for pastor appreciation that will help you to pray for their strength and wisdom. It is not easy for a pastor to be a shepherd to his/her flock and to deliver the word of God to his/her congregation.
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