The Time Is Now - Developing A Lifestyle Of Prayer

on His strength, rather than your own. Ask Him to help you comprehend the magnitude of the stewardship He's entrusted to you.

7. There ctre lessons for ctll lectders in God's wctrning to tectchers Octmes 3:1) ctnd the story of Dctvid in 1 Chronicles 21:1-17. How will these pctssctges ctjfect your prctyers for yourselfctnd those in your cctre?

F. Pray for humility. For some leaders, praise from people can become as much a stumbling block as criticism. When God uses you as an instrument of righteousness to accomplish a great work, pray for an attitude that gives God glory.

8. Whcttfruit couldyou beat; ctnd whctt trctps could you ctvoic£ by pmyingfor humility?

Dctniel 5:20

1 Corinthictns 4: 7

jctmes 4:6

G. Pray for careful handling of God's Word. If you have a role that involves formal Scripture teaching or even informal discussion of the Bible, your care in the way you interpret and apply Scripture can lead to significant victory in your people's lives. People who know that you, their leader, are solidly founded on the wisdom of God's Word will fol­ low you anywhere.

9. How should you be pmyingfor your hctndlingctnd tectchingof God's Word?

Mctlctchi 2:6- 9

2 Timothy 2:15