Below are 31 scriptures to pray for your pastor, one for each day of the month. Each verse is followed by a prayer, covering areas such as strength, wisdom, protection, and encouragement.
- Ephesians 6:19 – Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.
Prayer: Lord, give my pastor boldness to preach Your Word with power and clarity. Let every message be Spirit-filled and lead people closer to You. - Isaiah 40:31 – But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Prayer: Father, renew my pastor’s strength daily. When they feel weary, lift them up and refresh their soul. - 2 Corinthians 12:9 – My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
Prayer: Lord, remind my pastor that Your grace is enough. In moments of struggle, let them rely on Your strength. - Psalm 91:11 – For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
Prayer: Father, place a hedge of protection around my pastor and their family. Let no harm come near them. - 2 Thessalonians 3:3 – But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
Prayer: Lord, be a shield around my pastor. Protect them from any attack of the enemy. - Isaiah 54:17 – No weapon formed against you shall prosper.
Prayer: Father, cancel every scheme of the enemy against my pastor. Let them walk in victory. - James 1:5 – If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
Prayer: Lord, fill my pastor with wisdom to lead, guide, and make godly decisions. - Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Prayer: Father, help my pastor trust in You completely, relying on Your direction in every decision. - Colossians 1:9 – We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives.
Prayer: Lord, grant my pastor deep insight into Your will so they may lead with discernment. - Philippians 4:6-7 – Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Prayer: Father, guard my pastor’s heart with Your peace. Remove any anxiety or stress from their life. - Psalm 23:1-3 – The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul.
Prayer: Lord, be my pastor’s Shepherd. Lead them to rest and refresh their soul. - Romans 15:13 – May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Prayer: Fill my pastor with joy, peace, and hope, Lord. Let their spirit be uplifted. - 1 Peter 5:7 – Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.
Prayer: Father, remind my pastor that they can lay every burden at Your feet. - Galatians 6:9 – Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Prayer: Lord, strengthen my pastor to keep serving faithfully, even when it’s hard. - Hebrews 13:17 – Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account.
Prayer: Father, help the congregation honor and support my pastor as they lead. - Jeremiah 3:15 – Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.
Prayer: Lord, continue shaping my pastor’s heart to reflect Yours. - Acts 20:28 – Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He bought with His own blood.
Prayer: Help my pastor faithfully shepherd Your people with love and care. - 1 Timothy 4:12 – Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
Prayer: Lord, let my pastor be an example of Christ in every aspect of life. - Titus 2:7-8 – In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness, and soundness of speech.
Prayer: Father, let my pastor’s words be full of truth and wisdom. - Nehemiah 8:10 – The joy of the Lord is your strength.
Prayer: Fill my pastor’s heart with joy, Lord. Let it be their strength. - Matthew 5:16 – Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Prayer: Lord, let my pastor’s life be a testimony that points others to You. - 1 Thessalonians 5:24 – The one who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.
Prayer: Lord, remind my pastor that You are faithful to complete what You started. - Joshua 1:9 – Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Prayer: Lord, fill my pastor with courage and confidence in Your presence. - Romans 10:15 – How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!
Prayer: Bless my pastor for faithfully sharing the gospel. - John 15:5 – I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.
Prayer: Lord, keep my pastor deeply connected to You so they may bear fruit. - Psalm 121:7-8 – The Lord will keep you from all harm—He will watch over your life.
Prayer: Father, watch over and protect my pastor in all they do. - 2 Timothy 1:7 – For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.
Prayer: Fill my pastor with boldness, love, and wisdom, Lord. - Isaiah 26:3 – You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.
Prayer: Let my pastor’s mind be fixed on You, Lord, and fill them with peace. - 1 Corinthians 15:58 – Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Prayer: Remind my pastor that their work for You is never wasted. - Hebrews 6:10 – God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him.
Prayer: Lord, bless my pastor for their faithful service. - Numbers 6:24-26 – The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you.
Prayer: Father, pour out Your blessings and grace on my pastor today and always.