• Because his victories are (your) the church’s victories.  “When Moses held up his hand (in prayer), Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed” (Ex. 17:11).
  • Because God’s people are captive to godless forces.  Daniel (9:1-23) interceded.  “We have sinned and done wrong, and acted wickedly, and rebelled, and turned aside from your commandments” (9:5).
  • Because God’s people don’t know what to do. “Unto us confusion of faces” (v. 7, KJV).
  • Because the enemy plots to discourage and destroy church leaders,  “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil” (I Peter. 3:12).
  • Because sheep are dumb, i.e., hurtful, ungrateful, critical, inordinate expectations, etc. “I pray the eyes of my pastor may be enlightened to know the hope of his calling, the glory of his inheritance among the saints, and the exceeding greatness of Christ’s power” (Eph. 1:18-19, ELT).
  • Because he needs to preach in the energy and anointing of the Holy Spirit to change lives” (Luke 4:1, 14, 18).
  • Because lost souls are saved through his ministry.  “I (God) sought for a man among them that should . . . stand in the gap before Me” (Ez. 22:30).
  • Because he needs rich times of Bible study and prayer. “We (apostles) will give ourselves to prayer and the ministry of the word” (Acts 6:4).
  • Because of heavy burdens.  “Beside . . . that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches” (Acts 11:28).
  • Because he needs to discipline his time and make good leadership decisions.
  • Because he needs to be a good husband and father.
  • Because he needs to be holy, healthy, and wise.
  • Because you help bear his burdens, “Bear one another’s burdens” (Gal. 6:2).

Thanks for praying for your pastor and spiritual leaders!