Here’s a prayer of confession and petition for tired pastors and worship leaders inspired by Matthew 11: 28-29. It was written by Dorcas.
Prayer for Tired Worship Leaders
(based on Matthew 11:28-29)
Come to
me...
Take my
yoke upon you and learn from me.
For I am
gentle and humble in heart,
and you
will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11: 28-29
God, we have become proficient in
religious planning and performance.
We can say all the correct words,
but sometimes we leave our
hearts far behind.
Have we practiced our
worship to make it predictable and safe,
becoming as bored as we are
proud?
Where you find it, break through
false religious pride.
Surprise us with Your supremacy.
Stun us with how dangerous You
are!
We have sometimes kept ourselves busy.
We have sometimes kept ourselves busy.
But for many, self-sufficiency
has left exhaustion in its wake,
and we are left anxious and
bereft.
We give up trying to get our act
together!
We come to you now, as you have
summoned us.
Show us your heart and train us
in humility.
We ask for insight to see and to
seize opportunities for rest.
Thank you, gentle Savior.
Amen
~ written by Dorcas, and posted on RevGalBlogPals. http://revgalprayerpals.blogspot.ca/
