Today I,m praying for those who lead in ministry. I have become increasingly aware of the attack on the marriages and families. Marriages that have lasted for decades are 'suddenly' and without warning breaking down; the temptations of sin have found their way into the lives of men and women who we thought were 'safe,' are finding their way into their lives.

Temptations have always existed, and none of us are exempt from them, but are we who are called to serve with them spending any time at all in prayer for them as the human beings they are. Oh and please don't forget their wives and/or husbands, their children, etc.

We all need the support of each other, (see John 15;) we are called by the apostle to pray for those who watch for our souls (Heb. 13:17) and for those in authority (1 Tim. 2:1-4.) Yes, that includes those we agree with and even those we don't. That I'm sure doesn't sit well with many of us in this highly political time, we don't get 'a free pass' when we would rather have someone else leading us; oh, and that applies to ministries as well.

What I've shared isn't the result of a 'feeling,' but because those who call me or share their pain with me, need to know, who they are and what their struggle is isn't going to be shared, but I should make you aware, of the struggle they face, isn't left for them to carry alone, we their brothers and sisters in Christ are praying for the burden, struggle, suffering and yes, loneliness they carry is being carried by thousands of us, who believe God wants them to succeed in life, marriage, family and ministry, (an in that order.)

For you today who struggle, you are not alone, abandoned or forgotten, we are praying with and for you.
AMEN!!!

"Ubuntu"