One-Minute Prayers for Leaders

Miller Steve

Description

If God has called you to lead, this collection of thoughtful, relevant prayers will equip you for success in shepherding others with grace, humility, passion, and purpose. As a Christian in a leadership role, you know this privileged position comes with innumerable challenges that can compromise your effectiveness and cloud your vision. Prayer is a transforming tool God has given you to help develop godly traits, renew your energy, withstand difficulties and spiritual attacks, and refresh your soul. Each of these short prayers, coupled with a corresponding Scripture verse, addresses a different aspect of leadership. Topics include leading by example, growth through continuous learning, putting God first, and much more. Along the way, you'll encounter prayer wisdom from influential men and women whom God has used to impact the lives of others. Unleash the power of prayer to become a better leader minute by minute and day by day.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie
• Prayer in Christianity

Informations

• Publié par: Harvest House Publishers
• Date de parution: 04 mai 2021
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780736980029
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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One-Minute Prayers for Leaders
Copyright 2021 by Steve Miller
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C ONTENTS

Part 1: My Cultivation as a Leader
Leading by Example
Starting the Day Right
Where Great Leadership Starts
Always Room for Growth
God s Constant Presence
Seeking God First
Prayer Wisdom
Prayer Is a Two-Way Street
A Lifelong Journey
Remembering God s Faithfulness
A Fountain of Blessings
Praying Wisely
An Ever-Present Advisor
My Needs for Today
Prayer Wisdom
My First Priority
Taking Time to Be Grateful
A Leader s Most Important Resource
The Key to Success
Ending Each Day with Prayer
The Value of Rest
Reflecting on God s Goodness
The Treasure of Time
Prayer Wisdom
The Teachable Leader
A Surrendered Vessel
In Search of Wisdom Companions
Each Day a Fresh Start
God s Gift of Total Access
What Can I Learn Today?
The Bible, My Guide
Prayer Wisdom
Growing as a Leader
God s Infinite Strength
Controlled by the Spirit
Praying for My Coworkers
Always Learning
Prayer Wisdom
When the Past Haunts Me
Growing in the Practice of Prayer
Part 2: My Calling as a Leader
Open My Eyes, Lord
God s Never-Ending Grace
Getting Along with My Fellow Leaders
How Well Am I Doing?
Not Just Another Day
According to God s Plan
Prayer Wisdom
A Serious Calling
The Kind of Leadership God Blesses
Leading with Love
Leading from Above or Alongside?
Living Leadership
The One Main Goal
The Necessity of Hard Work
Prayer Wisdom
Pursuing God s Kind of Success
A Focus on Blessing Others
A Next-Generation Leader
Abiding in the Lord
God Looks at the Heart
A Mark of Real Love
Prayer Wisdom
Bringing Honor to the Lord
Bearing Another Leader s Burdens
The Need to Delegate
Treasures in Heaven
Being a Relational Leader
Not Perfection, but Faithfulness
Giving Others a Sense of Purpose
Prayer Wisdom
What Really Counts in God s Eyes
Setting the Right Pace
The Leader as Diplomat
The Power of Inspiration
Great Leaders Are Great in Prayer
My Time Belongs to Jesus
Prayer Wisdom
Working Wholeheartedly
Leading with Great Faith
No Leader Is Indispensable
Part 3: My Character as a Leader
Selfless
Faithful in the Little Things
Speaking the Truth in Love
A True Leader Serves
The Leader God Uses
Authority and Humility
Prayer Wisdom
A Servant Leader
Exercising Authority with Grace
Leading with Humility
Necessity of a Right Personal Life
Praying with Awareness
Imitating God s Patience
Leading with a Clear Conscience
Prayer Wisdom
A Consistent Spiritual Life
A Leader Who Can Be Trusted
Staying Spiritually Healthy
Representing God Well
Leading with Fairness
Treating Others Kindly
Leading in God s Power
Prayer Wisdom
A Leader Who Is Available
The Spirit-Led Leader
Faithfulness Versus Success
Pleasing God
Speaking with Grace
Reputation Matters
Mutual Self-Sacrifice
Prayer Wisdom
Being a Good Listener
Staying Humble
Leading with Accountability
Part 4: My Challenges as a Leader
Making the Best Decision
When I Need Patience About the Future
In God s Eyes, No Little Things
Balancing My Time
When Discouragement Comes
Prayer Wisdom
Living Peaceably with Others
Trusting the God Who Sees and Rules All
Alert for God s Blessings
When Facing Opposition
Finding Contentment
One Day at a Time
Prayer Wisdom
Doing My Work Well
Responding to Criticism
Preserving Unity in Conflict
Choosing Words with Care
Staying Connected
Seeking Solutions Instead of Scapegoats
Blessed Are the Peacemakers
Prayer Wisdom
Raising People Up
A Deliberate Focus on Today
When I Don t Know What to Do
Past and Future Faithfulness
Prayer as a First Resort
Defeat as a Learning Experience
When in Need of Renewal
Prayer Wisdom
Giving Credit Where It Is Due
Seasons of Waiting on God
The Best Policy in Conflict
Staying Calm When Chaos Hits
The Wisdom of Planning Ahead
When I Feel Inadequate
Two Choices
Prayer Wisdom
Lonely at the Top
When Rebuke Is Necessary
Growing from Failure
Time Is Precious
When Criticism Overwhelms Me
The Power of Delegation
Raising Up New Leaders
Prayer Wisdom
Measuring My Leadership
Notes
About the Author
PART 1

M Y C ULTIVATION AS A L EADER
L EADING BY E XAMPLE
L ord, during Your ministry on Earth, You led by example. In all that You did, You were a perfect role model of good leadership. You took a group of ordinary followers and turned them into extraordinary leaders.
Today, Your example continues to inspire. May I look to You and learn from You. As I consider what made You a great leader, I think of Your faithfulness, love, humility, patience, wisdom, grace, and even forgiveness. All that stands in contrast to the worldly perspective, which says leadership is about exercising authority, displaying charisma, and achieving goals. You made it clear that a good leader is a person of good character. In Your Word, when You describe what is required of a leader, You talk only about a person s internal qualities-not external accomplishments.
As I seek to lead others, Lord, may I imitate Your character qualities. May I pay attention not only to what You said and did, but how You did it-so that I too may lead by example.

Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.
1 JOHN 2:6 NLT
S TARTING THE D AY R IGHT
F ather, when I fail to start the day with You, things get chaotic fast. When I tackle my to-do list without consulting You first, I end up doing things in my own strength instead of Yours.
Like the psalmist, may I come to You with eagerness in the morning and wait expectantly (Psalm 5:3 NIV ). Starting my day in Your presence really does make a difference. When I spend time with You and ask for a new supply of Your wisdom and peace, then I approach my day with God-confidence instead of self-confidence.
All through the hours of my work, Lord, may I stay close to You. Make me sensitive to Your leading so that I don t stray from Your plans for Me. I know You want what is best for me. The sooner I am in Your presence each day, the sooner I can tune my heart to Yours.

My voice You shall hear in the morning, O L ORD ; In the morning I will direct it to You, And I will look up.
PSALM 5:3
W HERE G REAT L EADERSHIP S TARTS
L ord, when I read Your Word, sometimes I m quicker to think about how it applies to my personal life rather than how it can guide me as a leader. As I ponder Your truths, promises, and commands, may I take time to consider how they can shape the way I lead.
Within Scripture I see many examples of how devotion to Your Word is vital for great leadership. Because Joshua meditated upon and obeyed Your commands, You honored him with military victories. Because David hid Your Word in his heart, he became a prosperous king. Because of Nehemiah s love for Your precepts, he was effective in stirring up an apathetic people to rebuild the fallen walls of Jerusalem in just 52 days.
Your Word, Lord, is the starting point to success in every area of life, including leadership. That s why I want to make it the foundation of all I do. As I spend time in my Bible, may I listen carefully to what You want to teach me.

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
JOSHUA 1:8-9
A LWAYS R OOM FOR G ROWTH
L ord, may I always see myself as having room to grow as a leader. Instill within me a humble spirit that earnestly seeks to learn and get better at what I do. May I not fall into the trap of becoming prideful about my accomplishments, for then I will stop growing-both as a leader, and in my reliance upon You to help me lead well.
When it comes to my leadership, may I have the same attitude as the apostle Paul, who wrote, One thing I do: forgetting wha