Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock talk about how pastors can deepen their daily prayer life, reflecting on an article from Chuck Lawless about seven things Tom Elliff prays for every day. If you’re a pastor, ministry leader, church planter, or replanter, this episode will encourage you to build a more intentional, Scripture-shaped pattern of prayer.
In this episode, they walk through seven daily pastoral prayers:
1. A continual awareness of God’s presence
- Praying for a “looming sense” of God’s nearness throughout the day.
- Learning to live, lead, and make decisions with a constant God-consciousness.
2. A pure heart
- Asking God to search your motives, cleanse hidden sin, and guard your integrity.
- Understanding why personal holiness is essential for pastoral ministry.
3. The fullness of the Holy Spirit
- Praying to be led, empowered, and sustained by the Spirit in every aspect of ministry.
4. The gifts and graces of the Spirit
- Seeking spiritual gifts and Christlike character to serve your people well.
- Asking God to bear visible fruit in and through your life.
5. Protection from bringing reproach on Christ
- Pleading with God that you would do nothing that gives the enemy an opportunity to mock your Lord.
- Talking honestly about temptation, spiritual warfare, and the fear of disqualifying yourself.
6. God’s hand on your family
- Praying for your spouse, children, and loved ones serving God around the world.
- Thinking about how to shepherd both your church and your home.
7. Faithfulness to God’s calling and vision
- Asking the Lord to keep you true to the mission He’s given you.
- Staying focused and steadfast in seasons of discouragement, transition, or slow growth.
This episode is especially helpful for:
- Pastors wanting a daily prayer framework
- Leaders in church revitalization and replanting
- Anyone longing to grow in spiritual depth, dependence, and perseverance in ministry
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Listen in for a practical, worshipful guide to daily pastoral prayer, learning to seek God for purity, power, protection, and perseverance in ministry.
