A Way to Pray (#3) by Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry teaches Christians to express their prayers in the very words of Scripture. In this section let us pray FOR ALL THE MINISTERS OF GOD'S WORD AND SACRAMENTS.
“Convict your ministers of the importance of devoting themselves altogether to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching, rather than being distracted by so many other things that are good in themselves. Show them repeatedly that they must give themselves over to prayer and the ministry of the word. Let them be absorbed in the few things critical to an effective ministry. Enable them to keep a close watch on themselves and their doctrine, for in practicing constant self-scrutiny they will save both themselves and the people who hear them.” 1 Tim. 4:13; Acts 6:4; 1 Tim. 4:15, 16.
Taken from Intercessory prayers for Christ’s Church and Kingdom in A Way to Pray by Matthew Henry, edited and revised by O. Palmer Robertson (Banner of Truth Trust, Edinburgh, 2020 edition), p. 140-141.