Prayer Reflection Report
Prayer Reflection
Amid the pandemic and global social protests, leaders in various sectors have significant responsibilities and pressures to manage activities. Now more than ever, Christians should humble themselves before God and ask Him to guide their leaders and give them wisdom. The Bible states in 1st Timothy 2:1-4 that Christians should intervene in prayers on behalf of all leaders. The activity is a divine instruction that creates better changes in the lives of the leaders, as well as provides a new view of leadership and life.
In the past weeks, I have been praying for leaders in my life, including my parents, pastor, professor, work manager, brothers, and my doctor.
Since I began praying, I have witnessed a few changes. In the beginning, my parents were visibly stressed about an issue they would not discuss. This situation transformed in the second week, and they were more relaxed and comfortable. John 14:27 reminds us that ultimate peace comes from Jesus Christ, and as long as we seek Him, we shall not be troubled. I was thankful to see this manifestation as I continued to pray.
This process has transformed my view of leadership and life in general. I had not been following God’s command to pray for my leaders, and I realized I was at peace after each prayer. A study supports this observation by proving that increasing the frequency of prayer leads to more results, “…increasing the frequency of pryer would increase the amount of transformation and help individuals receive…” (Elliot, 2017). I felt more confident in executing instructions from my leaders because I knew that God was in control. Conclusively, I discovered the importance of having someone that cares enough to pray for us.
Intervening for leaders is an insightful experience for Christians, as they get to witness transformations and gain insight into their role. Leaders encounter many burdens, and followers have to uplift and encourage them. However, the results may not be apparent at first, but it is imperative to understand that God’s time is best. Galatians 5:22 states that patience is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, and Christians should trust that in His own time, He shall reveal the change they all want to see.
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