Pray for your pastor!

So I was reading this book, and it had some startling information. I do not know how accurate this information is, but I have no reason to doubt it. I trust the author, and my own observations lead me to believe this as well. With that in mind, did you know that:

• 1,500 pastors in America leave the ministry every month due to moral failure, burnout, or trouble in the church.
• Of pastors and their wives, 82% are discouraged in their work because they are told daily of someone who is displeased with them.
• 97% of all pastors have been betrayed, falsely accused, or hurt by their trusted friends.
• 78% of pastors do not have a close friend.
• 50% of pastors will have their marriage end in divorce.
• Of all pastors’ children, 80% have a low trust of people within the church.

It is clear that the Devil has made pastors a high-priority target. The devil will target your pastor not only because he wants to damage his ministry, but because he seeks to destroy the people under that ministry.  Your pastor will be Satan’s top priority, and that is why praying for him daily must be your top priority as well.

Make it a habit to pray for your pastors today and everyday!  They need you!

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