Dad's Ramblings -- Prayer for Spiritual Leaders

"Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church."
 
                                                                            Acts 12:5
 
Peter was the subject of constant, earnest (marginal reading) prayer. As a leader in the Church, he was the focus of concentrated attack by the enemy. Another time, Jesus prayed for Peter – the out-front leader – that his faith would not fail (Luke 22:32). As spiritual leaders on the battle front, pastors and other godly men are in the cross-hairs of Satan for focused attack. They go through trials that many people are not aware of. We are called to pray for all who are in authority (I Timothy 2:1-2). But those who "watch out for your souls" (Hebrews 13:17) are worthy of special consideration.
 
Today's Thought: The Church should pray for its leaders.
 
Have a praying day. Love you.