The Job Description - 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Father you are watching,

And we are tempted to shrink back.

Your son is the judge of heaven and earth, the coming king,

Your spoken Word.

May I remember his appearing,

May I long for his judgement,

May I remember his rule,

May I ever only preach your word.

Correcting, rebuking and exhorting with great patience.

Make me sober minded, able to endure suffering, ready to share Christ, a faithful minister.

A Preacher’s Prayer

Geoff Gertzen 2014

Father,

Give me depth of understanding and clarity of thought.

Give me faithfulness to your word and wisdom in its application.

Give me perseverance in my labour and eyes set only on you.

Give me repentance of my sinful heart and humility amidst my pride.

Give me an attitude of service and a willingness to suffer.

Give me joy amidst the pain of my people and perseverance in my labour.

Give me a desire for your glory and the honour of your name alone.

Amen