Prayer to be led

As a pastor, I am often in charge. I'm generally good at being in charge. The only trouble is that when it comes to following, I'm so used to leading that I don't always follow well. That was true this last week and so I wrote this prayer:

Gracious Lord,
Teach me to follow. Give me a humble spirit to be led and taught by others. Help me to lead where you are calling. Help me to step back so that others might grow as your leaders.
In Jesus' name,
amen.

Sermon Prep Prayer

Lord, humble me to do your work.

 Clear my mind. 

Heal my heart. 

Give me the energy and inspiration I need to hear your voice

 through Scripture and liturgy and to share you with your people.

  Give me grace 

and give me the courage to receive it in its fullness. 

 Through Christ our Lord, 

amen.