...most prayer leaders I speak (and pray) with feel alone on their watch.

At a recent one-day prayer summit, I could feel the anguish in the voice of a congregational prayer leader. He faithfully invites all the church members to the place of prayer every Sunday evening, only to be met by a handful of equally faithful believers. He was tired. He sounded disappointed. His voice, calling the congregation to pray, has been ignored by most, including core leaders.

But he was there, at the place of prayer, with others who also felt as if they were alone. He was there. Sharing his weariness and his concern. Listening to others stories; some like his, a few uplifting. Sitting with Jesus. Not giving up. Being renewed in hope.

Could that be the real job description of a church prayer leader?

With you for a prayed for planet,

Pastor Phil