Prayer for Pastors

A prayer in verse.

Vasti S. Viana is the South American Division Coordinator for Women's Ministries and Shepherdess. She is married to Elder Jose Viana, the South American Division Associate Ministerial Secretary. She participates in the area of pastoring by being involved in church activities and training Shepherdess and Women's Ministries associates. Vasti holds a piano degree. She encourages her children, Ricardo and Joyce, and her piano pupils to use their musical gifts to uplift Jesus.

We give thanks to you, Oh God,

because you gave us pastors. 

We want to see you, Lord,

through our pastors.

 

Take us in your hands,

to show that Christ is the Truth,

Christ is the Life,

Christ is the Way.

 

We ask that they might know 

how to do the work of evangelists.

That they might have wisdom to correct,

and the sensibility to comfort.

 

That they may be able

to ask forgiveness for their mistakes,

and depend

on Jesus' power, for their strength.

 

Sanctify them, Father, 

so that this model

will be an incentive to Your flock,

and all of us together will radiate 

the beauty of Evangelism.

 

This we ask

for Jesus' sake,

Amen!

Vasti S. Viana is the South American Division Coordinator for Women's Ministries and Shepherdess. She is married to Elder Jose Viana, the South American Division Associate Ministerial Secretary. She participates in the area of pastoring by being involved in church activities and training Shepherdess and Women's Ministries associates. Vasti holds a piano degree. She encourages her children, Ricardo and Joyce, and her piano pupils to use their musical gifts to uplift Jesus.