40 Days of Praying - Day 29

Ministry Leaders: Ask God to raise up passionate leaders for new and existing ministries.

Romans 12:6-8 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership , let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

Matthew 9:37-38 Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field."

Acts 6:1ff In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word." ... So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.

There really is no lack of work to be done. There is not a dearth of opportunity for minsitry. There are literally thousands around us who need a visible tangible touch of God's mercy and love. We need ministries to the poor, ministries to the hurting, ministries to the young and the old. All of those are needed, but what is needed more are men and women who are willing and able to lead them. We need people who will give time and energy to see it happen. Pray for leaders who will have a heart to get the rest of us in the right places.

God, send workers. Send men and women like Philip and Stephen and Phoebe. Make them great in the kingdom. Give them great vision and great energy. Don't let them be discouraged by obstacles, but let them be tireless in the ministry you have called them to. Let them be leaders of others so that they don't do the work alone. Thank you for the leaders we have. Send more. In Jesus name, amen.

Grace.