Occasional Prayers

Let thy blessing, O Lord, rest upon those who are seeking to prepare themselves to be ministers of thy Word. Give them a true understanding of the needs of the human heart and a sure faith in the adequacy of Jesus Christ to fulfill those needs. Keep them steadfast in the determination to devote their lives to bringing Christ to men; and help them so to use the time of their preparation that all their studies may be made to contribute toward the fulfillment of their holy calling; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.