"Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak" (Eph. 6:18-20).
Paul succinctly describes the prayer request of every minister: The words to say and the boldness to say them with conviction. For those of you who attend Monticello, pray in a like fashion for me. For those of you who attend other churches, pray for your pastor (and me as well). While there is no substitute for diligent prayerful study, power in the pulpit is directly related to prayer in the pews.
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