Prayer for Wisdom in Leadership
PRAYER 1 – Thanksgiving for the Privilege to Lead
Father, I thank You for entrusting me with the privilege and responsibility of leadership. Thank You for the opportunity to serve, influence, and make a positive impact in the lives of others – 1 Timothy 1:12
And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry.
PRAYER 2 – Asking for Clarity and Discernment
Lord, grant me clarity of thought and spiritual discernment to make decisions that align with Your will. Help me to see beyond the surface and act with understanding – Proverbs 2:6
For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
PRAYER 3 – Asking for Integrity and Humility
Father, keep my heart pure and my motives right. Help me to lead with humility, integrity, and accountability, putting the needs of those I lead above my own – Micah 6:8
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
PRAYER 4 – Asking for Courage and Sound Judgment
Lord, give me courage to make tough decisions and the wisdom to judge matters righteously. Help me to stand for truth even when it is unpopular – Joshua 1:9
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
PRAYER 5 – Thanksgiving for God’s Ongoing Guidance
Father, I thank You for continually guiding my leadership. I believe You will give me the wisdom, strength, and vision to lead effectively – Psalm 32:8
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
DECLARATION
I declare that I will lead with wisdom, humility, and courage. My decisions will be guided by God’s Word, my actions will reflect His character, and my leadership will bring growth and unity. I will serve with integrity, inspire with vision, and walk in the fear of the Lord. The people I lead will be blessed, and my leadership will glorify God.