Personal Prayer
Praise your Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father. Give thanks for the Prince of Peace (Isa. 9:6). Confess how often you’d rather make your own plans than think about what God might be telling you through church leaders. Commit to listening for God through others’ words. Ask God to show you whether a specific leader has a word for you.

For Your Family and Friends
Pray for family and friends hurt by church leaders who have misused their influence.

For the Church
Pray for church leaders who must sometimes call for repentance before peace is possible (Josh. 7:1-26).

For the Kingdom
Intercede for leaders throughout the worldwide church. Ask on their behalf for character and integrity, so their actions reflect their convictions.

For People to Know Jesus
Claim Jesus’ power to do your part in gathering in those who are like sheep without a shepherd (Mt. 9:35-38).