Would you pray for me?

During my reading of Ephesians last week, I was really blown away by the request Paul shares with the church at Ephesus near the end of his letter. In the sixth chapter, Paul writes this.

Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. Ephesians 6:19-20

Paul asked Ephesus to pray that he would have courage… From prison, Paul prays for courage. It’s helpful for me to remember that Paul was a human being like me. I sometimes forget that in the midst of the passion and boldness in which he writes to the churches he so dearly loved. It helps keep me focused on the idea that Paul was a pastor at heart, just like me, who loved his people and desperately wanted them to discover and dwell in “the Truth.”

I wonder if it would be too much for me to ask you to pray Ephesians 6:19 for me and our pastors?

God, whenever [name] open [his/her] mouth, I pray that words may be given [him/her] so that [he/she] will fearlessly make known the mystery of the Gospel.

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