Want to Change the World? Pray for Preachers!

Crosswalk.com carried a great article this week titled "Want to Change the World? Pray for Preachers," that makes an comprehensive case for praying for our pastors.

"Not all pastors are in the news and not all pastors are facing the same kind of trouble. Yet, one thing is certain in the midst of a fallen world, all pastors and gospel preachers need people praying for them. The very progress of the gospel is at stake. Not only is gospel advance hindered when men of God fall or get derailed with other agendas, but the gospel is hindered when men of God lack power and intentionality regarding this high calling.

"The Apostle Paul asked the Thessalonian believers to pray for him and his companions in the progress of the gospel. The plain truth is that in God's economy, it is absolutely necessary that we develop the habit of praying for God-called preachers. If we are faithful to pray, we will see fewer men of God fall, get off track, or simply lose heart. And yet, as always, the issue is deeper than that. Other reasons exist as to why we must pray in this regard. "

Check out the full article for even more. Thanks for a great first week of prayer posts for Ted. I'll bring the calendar with me on Sunday to round up commitments for the rest of the month.