Prayer for Spiritual Leaders (Day 6 of the Fourth Day)

[Heb 13:7, 17 NLT] 7 Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith. ... 17 Obey your spiritual leaders, and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this with joy and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit.

(A) King of kings and Lord of lords, You are God Most High.
(T) You have revealed Yourself to us and given us representatives to lead and guide us, for this, we are thankful.
(C) We acknowledge our weakness in that we don't always obey them or respect their authority. Sometimes we downright despise them.
(S) Forgive us, O Judge. Help us, O Helper. Kindle in us the affections for our spiritual leaders as a child for his father.
(Why?) In this way, we may come to know Your leadership by their examples. We may come to know Your mercy by their kindness. We may come to know Your sacrifice by their service. AMEN