Father, I give You thanks for our faithful pastors who feed with knowledge and understanding (Jer 3:15) in the name of Jesus Christ. Father, as in olden times, You called, anointed and set them forth to lead. Let Your hand of anointing be upon Your Pastors continually to bless, strengthen and encourage them in these dark times.

Father, they are the shepherds of Your flock, cause them to be holy living examples to the congregation of Your people (1Pet 5:2). Let the light of God shine upon and through them as they obediently carry out Your purpose. Guide them, O God, guard their hearts as they wrestle for the souls of Your people. Comfort them when they mourn, and bring joy and laughter to their souls. 

Let righteousness flow from their lips, and let the Words they speak encourage and challenge every heart and mind. Let their preaching and teaching be in demonstration of Your Holy Spirit and power (1Cor 2:4) in season and out of season (2Tim 4:2). 

I Pray, O God, keep Your faithful Pastors humble under Your mighty hand (1Pet 5:6). Father God, I lift up Your Pastors, and cover them under the blood of Jesus Christ where no harm can reach them. Let the of God peace be their pillow at night (Phi 4:7), and goodness and mercy their constant companions (Psa 23:6). Thank You, Lord, for all that You are doing on their behalf. Make them trees as in Psalm 1:3. I give You praise, Almighty God, and worship Your holy name. Amen.