Prayer for Leaders: Spirit of Prayer 2 track 9

The Spirit and the Bride say "Come". cop con When we come together, everyone should be free to bring a hymn, a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation – all for the strengthening of the church. So many leaders, of churches, as of nations, have but one way of responding. Father, grant to many the courage to give your Spirit room to move Rather than playing it safe, and chafing sensitive souls by over tight controls, the vision to draw people in, thus releasing fresh new roles and giftings. Lord, You delight in the deeply ordered but also in the far more experimental, in which rich times of worship interweave with the gently instrumental. Break open the treasure troves of creativity that hidebound churches have all but mislaid – and may we as leaders have the courage to search and follow where You lead. We pray now for leaders as they come to mind, first in the Church and then in the world to develop a more participatory vision; and for those whose confidence has been knocked by deep division – get the devil off their back and restore them on track. In Jesus’ name, Amen.