08/26/2026
Who takes care of the heart of the one who cares for everybody else’s heart?
Pastors spend so much time caring for the spiritual and emotional needs of others.
They listen to the hurting.
Pray for the struggling.
Encourage the discouraged.
Carry burdens that many people never see.
But who is caring for the pastor’s heart?
Today, we're praying for the **heart of our pastors**.
May God guard their hearts from discouragement, disappointment, bitterness, and exhaustion.
Protect their peace when ministry becomes heavy.
Renew their joy when serving feels difficult.
And give them safe places and trusted people where they can be honest, refreshed, and restored.
Because the heart that pours into everyone else must also be protected.
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” – Proverbs 4:23
Lord, guard the hearts of our pastors. Protect what You have placed within them. Heal the places that have been wounded, refresh the places that have grown weary, and keep their hearts tender toward You and the people You have called them to serve. 🙏💙