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HEDGING IN THE PASTOR |
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Ephesians 6:10-18 |
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"Be strong in the Lord and the strength of His might" |
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Ephesians 6:10 |
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MEDITATE |
the Greatness of God in behalf of your Pastor: |
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Romans 8:28, 31, 37, and I Peter 3:12 |
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EXPOSE |
the wiles of the devil: |
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Ephesians 11-12 |
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CLAIM |
scriptural promises for their overall protection: |
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Isaiah 54:14-17, Psalm 34:7, Psalm 91, Luke 10:19 and 2 Corinthians 10.3-4 |
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PETITION |
the Father to grant them a discerning spirit: |
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2 Corinthians 11:14 and I John 4:1 |
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THE PASTOR'S PRIVATE LIFE |
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"Stand, therefore, girded in truth." |
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Ephesians 6:14 |
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REQUEST |
that their glory be solely in the cross; |
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Galatians 6:14 |
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PRAY |
for their continued renewal: |
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Isaiah 40:27-31 |
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for their holiness. |
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I Peter 1:16 |
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SEEK |
for them a clear vision of the merits of Christ: |
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Philippians 3:7-10 |
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for godly contentment |
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1 Timothy 6:6 |
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for the love of God to be shed abroad in their hearts: |
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Romans 5:5 |
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THE PASTOR'S PERSONAL LIFE "Stand,..having put on the breastplate of righteousness." |
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Ephesians 6:14 |
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INTERCEDE |
For their spouses, children, and families: |
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Psalm 91:9-12 and Psalm 37:25 |
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CANCEL |
in Jesus' name all assignments against them: |
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Matthew 16: 19 |
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REMOVE |
by faith all obstacles to their total health and prosperity: |
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Mark 11:23 and Philippians 4:19 |
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THE PASTOR'S PRAISE LIFE |
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'Stand... having shod your feet with the equipment of to gospel of peace." |
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Ephesians 6:15 |
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ASK |
the Father to give them a strong worship: |
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Matthew 4:10 |
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BIND |
the spirit of fear. John 14:1 |
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the spirit of gloom. Isaiah 61.3 |
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the spirit of negativity. 2 Timothy 1:6-7 |
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LISTEN |
for any other direction to pray: |
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Ecclesiastes 5:1-2 |
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THE PASTOR'S PRAYER LIFE |
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'Stand... above all taking the shield of faith, with which |
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you can quench all the flaming darts of the evil one." |
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Ephesians 6:16 |
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QUENCH |
in the Holy Spirit darts of doubt: |
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Mark 6:5-6 |
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REBUKE |
all distractions from their devotional time: |
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Mark 5:36 |
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LOOSEN |
the forces of heaven to aid in prayer: |
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Mark 1:35 (private prayer) |
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Acts 1:14 (corporate prayer) |
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THE PASTOR'S PROFESSIONAL LIFE |
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'Stand ... taking the helmet of salvation.' |
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Ephesians 6:17 |
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SHIELD |
them from the fear of men: |
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Isaiah 11:1-3 and Proverbs 19:23 |
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BESTOW |
on them favor in the denomination: |
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Proverbs 18:16 |
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support among their peers: |
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Proverbs 11:4 |
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ENTREAT |
Jesus to give them an uncompromising truth: |
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Proverbs 4:20-27 |
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Wisdom in leadership: |
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James 1:5 |
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THE PASTOR'S PREACHING LIFE |
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'Stand ... with the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God.' |
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Ephesians 6:17 |
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BLESS |
them with rich study time: |
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Acts 6:4 and 2 Timothy 2:15 |
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GRANT |
to them a bold proclamation of Jesus: |
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Colossians 1:28 |
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to them opportunities: |
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Colossians 4:3-4 |
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ANOINT |
them to preach and teach: |
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Luke 4:18 and I John 2:27 |
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for apostolic results: |
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Acts 2:37 |
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for signs and wonders: |
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Mark 16:20 |
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to reveal truth: |
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Matthew 16:17 |
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THE PASTOR'S PERSEVERING LIFE |
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'Stand-pray at all times in the spirit, with ail prayer and |
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supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance....' |
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Ephesians 6:18 |
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HONOR |
them with lasting fruit: |
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Malachi 3:11 and John 15:16 |
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CONFESS |
steadfastness over them: |
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I Corinthians 15:58 |
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bold vision: |
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Isaiah 41:10 |
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rest: |
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Hebrews 4 and Matthew 11:28 |
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GIVE |
thanks for their call and gifts: |
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Colossians 1:3-5 |
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SECURE |
them in courage: |
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Joshua 1 |
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'Fight the good fight of faith.` |
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I Timothy 6:12 |
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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 |
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