Pastoral Call Vigil
This month we will concentrate on Spiritual Warfare for our new pastor. We will
declare the Goodness and Glory of God in the calling of a new pastor. We will
declare their well-being and their family’s well-being through this month! We
will pray for their ability to “war in the spirit” for this church and the needs of
the congregation. God wants a vibrant, prayerful church for a new pastor (and
their family) to come into and be able to minister in warfare effectively
immediately for God’s vision for CLC. We want them to come into CLC with joy
and rejoicing for their new congregation and ministry home. Can we do that?
YES LORD! YES!
Spiritual Warfare is defined as: the daily, invisible, spiritual struggle between good and evil where believers combat the enemy through spiritual prayer and fasting. It involves resisting temptation, overcoming negative thoughts, and resisting the enemy of our soul through prayer and fasting. It is also declaring the authority of God in every situation that raises itself up against the knowledge of God.
Spiritual Warfare strategies are defined in Ephesians 6:10-18 as:
1. Putting on the full armor of God! Placing the Helmet of Salvation on our heads. Making sure of your place in God and the salvation that He freely gives. Taking captive every thought to the obedience of Jesus Christ.
2. Putting on the Belt of Truth. In all ways you are truthful. Making sure that you are not functioning in any “gray areas” that are untruthful or disobeying God’s word.
3. Putting on the Breastplate of Righteousness which is applying Christ’s blood shed for us, which purifies and cleanses us (in righteous, innocent standing before God.)
4. Your feet shod with the Gospel of Peace. Meaning: that you are available to go out and share the gospel. Everyone that you speak with, share the gospel one way or the other. It also means standing firm against unrighteousness and the lies of the enemy.
5. The Shield of Faith which blocks all of the enemy’s fiery darts (mind games, lies, innuendo, unfounded gossip, etc. )
6. The Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God. Using the Word of God to overcome all of the deceit of the enemy. This is everyday warfare. Are we ready? It’s going to be EXCITING!!!!
7. Lastly, PRAYER! This is why we are working to cover this transition in prayer and God’s Blessing over the new pastor. God willing, we will see the fruit of our combined prayer come to fruition with a leader that has vision and the Word of God burning in their heart!
**MEMORIZING THIS PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE IN EPHESIANS HELPS IN ANY WARFARE THAT YOU MAY BE EXPERIENCING! IT’S GOD’S BATTLE PLAN! MEMORIZE IT!
