1 Peter 5 ~ Praying Scripture

Please read 1 Peter 5.

Meditate on verse 2a.

Shepherd the flock of God among you.

Peter took Jesus seriously when commanded three times to shepherd His sheep (John 21:15-19).  Peter’s obedience is seen in this letter that still tends the LORD’s flock.  Learning from Jesus’ example, Peter concluded his letter by exhorting his readers to shepherd the flock God had placed in their care.

Who has the LORD placed in your realm of influence to shepherd?  There is at least one person Christ trusts you to feed and tend.  He wants you to shepherd His flock voluntarily, eagerly, and by setting an example for them.  The Chief Shepherd promises you a reward for being a good shepherd, the unfading crown of glory (1 Peter 5:4).

As you shepherd the flock God has entrusted to you, pray 1 Peter 5:6-11 over them as their faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, help __________ humble themselves under Your mighty hand,

so You may exalt them at the proper time.

Let them cast all their anxiety upon You

because You care for them.

Give them a sober spirit;

keep them on the alert, so their adversary,

the devil, will not devour them.

Help them resist the devil. 

Make them firm in their faith.

God of all grace,

call _________ to Your eternal glory in Christ.

Perfect, confirm, strength, and establish them.

To You, Jesus, be dominion forever and ever. Amen.”