HEDGING IN THE PASTOR

Ephesians 6:10-18

"Be strong in the Lord and the strength of His might"

Ephesians 6:10

MEDITATE

the Greatness of God in behalf of your Pastor:

Romans 8:28, 31, 37, and I Peter 3:12

EXPOSE

the wiles of the devil:

Ephesians 11-12

CLAIM

scriptural promises for their overall protection:

Isaiah 54:14-17, Psalm 34:7, Psalm 91, Luke 10:19 and 2 Corinthians 10.3-4

PETITION

the Father to grant them a discerning spirit:

2 Corinthians 11:14 and I John 4:1

THE PASTOR'S PRIVATE LIFE

"Stand, therefore, girded in truth."

Ephesians 6:14

REQUEST

that their glory be solely in the cross;

Galatians 6:14

PRAY

for their continued renewal:

Isaiah 40:27-31

for their holiness.

I Peter 1:16

SEEK

for them a clear vision of the merits of Christ:

Philippians 3:7-10

for godly contentment

1 Timothy 6:6

for the love of God to be shed abroad in their hearts:

Romans 5:5

THE PASTOR'S PERSONAL LIFE

"Stand,..having put on the breastplate of righteousness."

Ephesians 6:14

INTERCEDE

For their spouses, children, and families:

Psalm 91:9-12 and Psalm 37:25

CANCEL

in Jesus' name all assignments against them:

Matthew 16: 19

REMOVE

by faith all obstacles to their total health and prosperity:

Mark 11:23 and Philippians 4:19

THE PASTOR'S PRAISE LIFE

'Stand... having shod your feet with the equipment of to gospel of peace."

Ephesians 6:15

ASK

the Father to give them a strong worship:

Matthew 4:10

BIND

the spirit of fear. John 14:1

the spirit of gloom. Isaiah 61.3

the spirit of negativity. 2 Timothy 1:6-7

LISTEN

for any other direction to pray:

Ecclesiastes 5:1-2

THE PASTOR'S PRAYER LIFE

'Stand... above all taking the shield of faith, with which

you can quench all the flaming darts of the evil one."

Ephesians 6:16

QUENCH

in the Holy Spirit darts of doubt:

Mark 6:5-6

REBUKE

all distractions from their devotional time:

Mark 5:36

LOOSEN

the forces of heaven to aid in prayer:

Mark 1:35 (private prayer)

Acts 1:14 (corporate prayer)

THE PASTOR'S PROFESSIONAL LIFE

'Stand ... taking the helmet of salvation.'

Ephesians 6:17

SHIELD

them from the fear of men:

Isaiah 11:1-3 and Proverbs 19:23

BESTOW

on them favor in the denomination:

Proverbs 18:16

support among their peers:

Proverbs 11:4

ENTREAT

Jesus to give them an uncompromising truth:

Proverbs 4:20-27

Wisdom in leadership:

James 1:5

THE PASTOR'S PREACHING LIFE

'Stand ... with the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God.'

Ephesians 6:17

BLESS

them with rich study time:

Acts 6:4 and 2 Timothy 2:15

GRANT

to them a bold proclamation of Jesus:

Colossians 1:28

to them opportunities:

Colossians 4:3-4

ANOINT

them to preach and teach:

Luke 4:18 and I John 2:27

for apostolic results:

Acts 2:37

for signs and wonders:

Mark 16:20

to reveal truth:

Matthew 16:17

THE PASTOR'S PERSEVERING LIFE

'Stand-pray at all times in the spirit, with ail prayer and

supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance....'

Ephesians 6:18

HONOR

them with lasting fruit:

Malachi 3:11 and John 15:16

CONFESS

steadfastness over them:

I Corinthians 15:58

bold vision:

Isaiah 41:10

rest:

Hebrews 4 and Matthew 11:28

GIVE

thanks for their call and gifts:

Colossians 1:3-5

SECURE

them in courage:

Joshua 1

'Fight the good fight of faith.`

I Timothy 6:12

EXPECT

all that you have prayed....

STAND

behind them girding them in prayer...

YIELD

to the Spirit for other areas of prayer and intercession

AMEN

Copyright © 1999 Terry T. Tykl
Published by Prayer Point Press
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