Pastor Appreciation

Below you will find a topic, prayer, and scripture for each day in October.  If you would to print this off, click here.

1 – Walk With God – May he have a close walk with God and love the Lord with all his heart, soul, and mind. (Matthew 22:37; Proverbs 3:5-6)

2 – Passion For Scripture – May he delight in Your Word and meditate on it day and night. (Psalm 119:15-16)

3 – Prayer Life – May he be a man of prayer, devoting himself to prayer and communion with You. (Colossians 4:2)

4 – Character and Integrity – May he be a godly man, having integrity of heart and being a faithful doer of the Word. (Psalm 78:72; James 1:22)

5 – Humility – May he be kept from pride and self-interest, remain teachable and humble to Your instruction. (Galatians 6:14-15)

6 – Obedience – May he obey Your commands and faithfully follow Your leading in his life. (John 14:15; Romans 6:16)

7 – Health – Give him good health and help him to care for his physical body, for it is Your temple of the Spirit. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 3 John 1:2)

8 – Thought Life – May he hold every thought captive for Christ and be continuously transformed by the renewing of his mind. (2 Corinthians 10:5; Romans 12:2)

9 – Peace and Joy – Grant him peace, joy, hope, and a deep trust in You.  Help him to not be anxious, but to be thankful and prayerful in all things. (Romans 15:13; Philippians 4:6)

10 – Temptation – May his heart be kept guarded and pure.  Keep him from falling into temptation of body or mind. (Proverbs 4:23; Psalm 119:9; Matthew 26:41)

11 – Rest and Refreshment – Help him find the rest he needs, and may he find refreshment in Your presence. (Exodus 33:14; Matthew 11:28-30; Mark 6:31)

12 – Protection – Protect him and his family.  Bless the work of his hands, delivering him from the schemes of the enemy. (Job 1:10; Psalm 34:7; Psalm 91)

13 – Marriage – Establish his marriage and protect it.  May they put each other’s needs above their own. (Ephesians 5:22-23; 1 Peter 3:7)

14 – Wife – May she love and respect him.  May she walk with You and find support and encouragement to thrive in her unique position. (Ephesians 5:22-23)

15 – Children – Help him to keep the way of the Lord in his household and train up his children to love and follow You. (Proverbs 20:7; Genesis 18:19; Proverbs 22:6)

16 – Finances – Provide for his needs and keep him from a love of money.  May he be generous and a good steward. (Proverbs 3:9-10; 1 Timothy 6:10-11; Hebrews 13:5

17 – Priorities/Time – May he seek Your kingdom above all else.  Guide him in setting priorities and managing his time. (Matthew 6:33; Ephesians 5:15-17; Psalm 90:12)

18 – Love For Others – May he love others with the love of Christ.  Help him to humbly put his love into action. (John 13:34; Philippians 2:3-4; James 2:14-17)

19 – Shepherd’s Heart – May he have a heart for those You have placed in his care and an appropriate sense of responsibility. (Acts 20:28-29)

20 – Heart For The Lost – May he proclaim the gospel with compassion and truth.  Help him to have Your heart for the lost. (Mark 16:15; Matthew 28:19)

21 – Conflicts – Help him to handle conflict biblically and with love.  Give him discernment in difficult situations. (Matthew 18:15-17; Proverbs 15:1; 1 Corinthians 13)

22 – Elders/Leadership – May they be godly, unified in purpose, good examples to others, and serving You joyfully. (Hebrews 13:17; 1 Corinthians 1:10; 1 Peter 5:1-4)

23 – Godward Focus – Help him to keep his eyes fixed you You in every effort and in the face of any challenge. (Proverbs 4:25-27)

24 – Wise Counsel – May the scripture be his first counsel.  Support him through godly counselors who strengthen and guide him with wisdom. (Proverbs 24:5-6; 19:20-21)

25 – Encouragement – May his hope be found in You.  Bring encouragers into his life to build up and support him. (1 Thessalonians 5:11; Isaiah 41:10; 1 Timothy 5:17)

26 – Discernment – May he listen to Your voice as You direct his path.  Grant him godly wisdom and understanding. (Isaiah 30:21; Proverbs 3:13-18)

27 – Biblical Faithfulness – May he understand and hold firm to the truth, teaching it and rebuking those who contradict it. (Titus 1:9)

28 – Sermon Preparation – Grant him the time and focus to prepare his message, and give him the ideas and words to present it clearly. (Colossians 4:5)

29 – Teaching – May Jesus be exalted in every message.  May he rightly divide the word of truth and may the hearts of your people be open to it. (2 Timothy 2:15)

30 – Vision – May he lead the congregation by the Spirit.  Impart to him Your vision for the church. (Jeremiah 3:15)

31 – Blessing – May he be blessed by the Lord and by the congregation.  May it be received humbly and for Your glory. (1 Timothy 5:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13; Numbers 6:24-26)