A Prayer for our Leaders

After getting word, for the second time in as many days, about the accusation against some of today's most influential leaders - my heart breaks for those of us who have the call of leadership over our lives. To many, leadership is just a position...but to those of us who are called, Leadership is our life's journey. 

We don't lead simply because we think its cool, nor do we lead because of, what some may think of as a popularity contest. NO, real leaders lead because there are those in this world who are looking for someone to get them to their destiny, and it's us, the leaders whom God has given the responsibility to get others where they need to go. 

In a culture where everyone thinks they have the right to be heard without ever doing any significant, in a time where true leadership is shunned because they represent things such as Integrity, Honor, Respect, Loyalty, and the Fear of God; in a time where we celebrate the idea of getting the job done "At any cost"...we need to truly be men and women who serve God and others in a manner that brings glory to His name.

Here is a prayer for our Leaders:

Father, I lift up every man and women who has been called by You to live their lives with the call of a leader on them. You above all knows the challenges that come with leadership. I ask that you would cover us, protect us, send your army of angels to watch over us in these trying times.

I pray, as leaders we will operate in complete fear and reverence of You! That our lives will be a service to those in need, and that our service to them will bring You all the glory. Let us not forget that we are Your manifestation on earth and that our lives are to reflect Your character, Your likeness, and Your love.

May every leader know that even we are still vulnerable to failure, and in the midst of it You are still a God that will restore us to You. Let us not view ourselves as more highly then we should, but let there be a spirit of humility that flows through us. Let us, in all things, allow your will to be done as Christ did. Give us the courage to stand for righteousness, the boldness to speak out against injustice, the power to battle against the stronghold of this world, and the endurance to run our race.

God, let us who have been called by You, to lead like Christ led. Let them see You though our lives. That You would be glorified through us, and that Your Kingdom would become ever so close to others in a way that would bring about transformation. 

"Let Your Kingdom come, let Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven."