A Prayer for Effectiveness

Father: 

Thank You for how You have used individuals through the centuries for Your purposes. For those times where You have allowed, empowered, and strengthened men to be a part of Your plan. And while these Your preachers today may never feel they have made the difference like those of old, may they be reminded that as they do Your Will that is effective. Help them to remember those times in the past when You have used them in ways big and small to influence souls, to encourage brethren, to affect the world around them. And, Father, may these memories energize and encourage them as they stand before people tomorrow. For ministers wish to be used and useful. Use them again for good. Help them to know they are loved and needed. Thank You for using clay to carry out your cause. 

In Jesus Name,

AMEN