Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the name of Jesus, on behalf of our anonymous friend, who is grateful for the opportunity to become a good spiritual leader. We thank you, Lord, for entrusting them with this responsibility and we ask for your guidance and wisdom as they seek to fulfill this calling. May they be a vessel for your truth and may people listen attentively to the message you speak through them.
Lord, we also lift up Oscar in prayer. We ask that you touch his heart and help him to understand that minimizing women's experiences does not make his own experiences more valid. Help him to recognize the value and validity of everyone's experiences, regardless of gender. May he embrace empathy and compassion, treating others with respect and understanding.
We pray, Lord, that you would continue to mold and shape our anonymous friend into a faithful and effective leader. Grant them a deep understanding of your Word, that they may not be a minister who speaks only to please and excite people, but one who is thoroughly furnished in the truth. Keep them from becoming cold or unresponsive to the needs of your people, but instead, help them to demonstrate your love and set an example before the flock.
We thank you, Lord, for the privilege of prayer and for the assurance that you always listen to us. We ask for your continued blessings and guidance in our lives. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.