And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; — 1 Thessalonians 5:12

What are you doing to make the lives of the people who lead your religion better? Do you pray for them every day? Do you write them notes to cheer them up? Do you thank them for taking such good care of you? Do you answer their criticisms and take heart from their praise? Leaders don’t need to be blindly followed, but they often don’t get any help for what they do. Let’s make sure that their work is a blessing, not a burden. (Heb. 13:17)

 

Thought

What are you doing to make the lives of the people who lead your religion better? Do you pray for them every day? Do you write them notes to cheer them up? Do you thank them for taking such good care of you? Do you answer their criticisms and take heart from their praise? Leaders don’t need to be blindly followed, but they often don’t get any help for what they do. Let’s make sure that their work is a blessing, not a burden. (Heb. 13:17)

 

Prayer

It is my pleasure to thank Almighty God, the Great Leader of Israel, for our religious authorities. Let them be blessed with fidelity, health, influence, and followers who eagerly follow their leadership. You deserve praise and respect because your people are unified, my God; may it continue to be so. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.