1. EDUC 740
Prayer Reflection Report Grading Rubric
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content 70%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not present
Structure & Organization
33 to 35 points
The paper has a clearly constructed introduction that builds the
foundation for further reflection. The structure is clear, logical,
and easy to follow. Each paragraph is focused and uses
excellent transitions from previous paragraphs. The paper has a
clear conclusion. Overall writing style is appropriate for a
graduate-level course.
30 to 32 points
The paper has a constructed introduction that builds the
foundation for further reflection. The structure is clear, logical,
and easy to follow. Each paragraph is focused and uses
transitions from previous paragraphs. The paper has a
conclusion. Overall writing style is appropriate for a graduate-
level course.
1 to 29 points
The paper has a constructed introduction that is beginning to
build the foundation for further reflection. The structure is
vague and difficult to follow. Not all paragraphs are focused
and don’t always use transitions from previous paragraphs. The
paper has a conclusion. Overall writing style is not appropriate
for a graduate-level course.
0 points

2. Not present
Analysis
19 to 20 points
The content reflects higher-level thinking through critical self-
evaluation and application of principles learned. Includes a
discussion of your reflections based on your personal prayer
journal, including any changes and/or positive things that you
have seen occur in the lives of the leaders you have chosen.
Includes specific examples of ways that you have seen changes
in the lives of the leaders you have chosen. Includes specific
examples of the impact of the assignment on your own life.
17 to 18 points
The content reflects thinking through self-evaluation and
application of principles learned. Includes a discussion of your
reflections based on your personal prayer journal, including any
changes and/or positive things that you have seen occur in the
lives of the leaders you have chosen. Includes examples of ways
that you have seen changes in the lives of the leaders you have
chosen. Includes examples of the impact of the assignment on
your own life.
1 to 16 points
The content does not reflect higher-level thinking through
critical self-evaluation and application of principles learned.
Includes a vague discussion of your reflections based on your
personal prayer journal, including any changes and/or positive
things that you have seen occur in the lives of the leaders you
have chosen. Includes minimal examples of ways that you have
seen changes in the lives of the leaders you have chosen.
Includes ambiguous examples of the impact of the assignment
on your own life.
0 points
Not present
Support
14 to 15 points
Biblical references and principles are integrated into the paper
appropriately, demonstrating an excellent understanding of

3. biblical leadership principles.
13 points
Biblical references and principles are integrated into the paper
appropriately, demonstrating an understanding of biblical
leadership principles.
1 to 12 points
Biblical references and principles are somewhat integrated into
the paper, demonstrating an understanding of biblical leadership
principles.
0 points
Not present
Structure 30%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not present
Mechanics & Page Count
19 to 20 points
Paper is free of grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors;
word choice is appropriate and precise; sentences are well-
developed and varied; overall tone of the paper is appropriate to
the topic.
Assignment is 1–3 pages.
17 to 18 points
Paper is free of grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors;
word choice is appropriate and precise; sentences are developed
and varied; overall tone of the paper is appropriate to the topic.
Assignment is 1–3 pages.
1 to 16 points
Paper is mostly free of grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation
errors; word choice is somewhat appropriate; sentences are
developed and varied; overall tone of the paper is appropriate to
the topic.
Assignment is 1–3 pages.
0 points

4. Not present
Format
10 Points
Entire paper follows current APA style as appropriate.
9 points
Most of the paper follows current APA style as appropriate.
1 to 8 points
Some of the paper follows current APA style as appropriate.
0 points
Not present
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EDUC 740
Prayer Reflection Report Instructions
Learning to pray for your leaders is an important biblical
principle (Ephesians 6:18; I Timothy 2: 1–4). Many people
would agree that there exists a dearth of leadership in the world
today. However, rather than dwelling on what your leaders lack,
it is time for the Christian community to take some positive
action. Thus, as part of your participation in this course, you
must choose 7 leaders to pray for and begin praying for them in
Module/Week 1 by using the Daily Prayer Guide outlined
below. As you pray for your leaders each day, keep notes in a
prayer journal so you can reflect on the time you have spent
praying. Then, in Module/Week 6, you must submit a 1–3-page
paper reflecting on your time of prayer.
Follow all the guidelines explained below as you complete this
assignment, and use the Prayer Reflection Report Grading
Rubric to improve the quality of your paper.
Follow these guidelines as you choose leaders to pray for during
this course:
· Ask God to guide you as you make a list of 7 leaders that you

5. know personally for whom you will pray diligently. Pray for
personal wisdom regarding those who should be on your initial
list. One of these leaders may be yourself.
· Make a commitment to pray for each leader by name on a
daily basis.
· Use the Daily Prayer Guide below as you spend time in prayer
each day, reading each of the associated verses or passages
before you pray.
· Develop a prayer journal, recording your thoughts and
examples of the success of your prayer ventures. Be aware that
the fruit of your labor may not become known until you reach
eternity with Christ.
· At the end of the first 30 days (1 month), it is suggested that
you ask again for God’s guidance as you select another set of 7
leaders to begin praying for.
· It would be beneficial to continue this effort for 1 full year. A
consistent effort will mean that you have touched the heart of
God on behalf of 84 leaders at the end of a 1-year time of
prayer.
Include the following elements in your paper:
· A brief introduction paragraph that builds the foundation for
your reflection.
· A discussion of your reflections based on your personal prayer
journal, including any changes and/or positive things that you
have seen occur in the lives of the leaders you have chosen.
· Specific examples of ways that you have seen changes in the
lives of the leaders you have chosen (if any have been
observed).
· Specific examples of the impact of the assignment on your
own life.
· Ideas about how this assignment has shaped the way you view
leadership. (This specific element must demonstrate a higher
level of thinking through critical self-evaluation and application

6. of principles that you have learned.)
· Specific references to Bible verses or biblical principles.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of
Module/Week 6.
Daily Prayer Guide
Day 1. Pray that each of the leaders (on your list) will love God
with all their heart, soul, mind and strength. Pray that the Holy
Spirit will work in a mighty way in the heart of each leader and
that they will follow biblical principles in making daily
decisions as they attempt to live righteously (Deuteronomy 6:5;
Matthew 6:33; II Timothy 4:8).
Day 2. Pray that these leaders (the ones who are saved) will live
in harmony with other leaders and people they lead as they
exhibit a Christ-like attitude toward one another. For those who
do not know Christ, pray for their salvation (Romans 12:16,
15:5; John 3:3; II Corinthians 5:17).
Day 3. Pray that God will give these leaders the ability and
desire to give hope to others. Leaders must realize that they are
the source of hope for many and must be able to share this
virtue. Pray that God will keep them in peace and thus overflow
with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit (Psalm 39:7;
Romans 12:12, 15:3).
Day 4. Pray for the safety and comfort of the leaders on your
list.Pray that they will feel the power of God protecting them
and that they will not be distracted from their leadership role
because they are worried about personal safety (II Corinthians
1:9–11; Philippians 3:1).
Day 5. Pray for the leaders’ personal walks with God (so that
the leaders will develop one if they do not have one). Pray that
their quiet time will be a time of refreshment and nourishment
of their relationship with Christ and the Spirit. Pray that this

7. time will strengthen them in their commitment to become the
leader God has called them to be (Mark 1:35; Romans 12:1–2; II
Timothy 2:15–16).
Day 6. Pray thateach of the leaders will discover their specific
motivational gifts and focus on urging and teaching others how
to use their gifts. Pray that each of the leaders will learn to
develop their gifts more fully (Proverbs 18:16; Romans 12:6–8;
Galatians 5:16–26; James 1:17).
Day 7. Pray that each of the leaders will lead, counsel, and
teach with biblical and Holy Spirit guided wisdom. Pray that
each of the leaders will be protected by God and His angels
from those around them who try to bring them down and/or do
harm to them (Malachi 2:7; John 17:15; James 1:5–6).
Day 8. Pray for the marriage of each of the leaders. Pray that
each leader will work hard to have a godly marriage that can be
shown as an example to others. Pray that each of the leaders
will gently cherish his/her spouse and that there will be a
biblical understanding between the two parties regarding the
individual roles in the marriage (Genesis 2:18–24; Proverbs
5:15–19; Ephesians 5:23–33; Hebrews 13:4). (If 1 or more of
the leaders you are praying for is not married, pray for their
relationships with loved ones and those who are close to them.)
Day 9. Pray for each leader’s spouse, praying specifically that
the spouse will be protected from bitterness when the leader is
criticized and or otherwise attacked (if he/she has no spouse,
choose another family member). Pray that the spouse’s prayer
and devotional life will be consistent and his/her heart and mind
will be centered on the Lord (Hebrews 12:15; Proverbs 4:23).
Day 10. Pray that God the Father will give each leader mighty
inner strength through the Holy Spirit. Pray that Christ will be
more and more at home in the leaders’ hearts as their trust in
Him grows. Pray that they will become deeply rooted in God’s
marvelous love. Pray that they will have the power and wisdom
to understand how deep God’s love is. Pray that they will
understand the love of Christ and be filled with the fullness and

8. power that comes from a personal relationship with Him and the
Holy Spirit (I Corinthians 3:6, 16:13–14; Colossians 2:7;
Ephesians 1:15–19; 3:16–19; Hebrews 13:8–9; I Peter 1:21–22).
Day 11. Pray for the leaders’ children (if they have no children,
choose another family member). Pray for them by name if you
know their names. Pray that the pressures of leadership will not
embitter the children. Pray that each of the leaders will spend
time with their children and take an active role in modeling
godly leadership in the home and that the leadership will be
biblically based. Pray that God will supernaturally stretch each
leader’s time so that he/she has time for his/her children (Psalm
103:13; Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:20–21; Hebrews 12:5–13).
Day 12. Ask God to protect each leader from evil. Pray that
each leader will not be corrupted by the evils of the world as
he/she interacts with the world around him/her (Psalm 9:9–10,
91:9–11; Isaiah 54:17; John 17:15; II Corinthians 2:11; I Peter
3:12).
Day 13. Pray the leaders by thanking God for them. Pray that
the leaders will have God’s love in their hearts for other people
they are leading. Pray that they will have knowledge, wisdom,
and understanding of God’s will for their lives. Pray that they
will have a complete understanding of who Christ is and how to
develop a relationship with Him (Philippians 4:6; Colossians
1:9–11, 1:16–20).
Day 14. Pray that God will bring godly friends and encouragers
into the life of each of the leaders. Pray that these friends will
minister to these leaders and provide them with meaningful
times of fellowship and rest. Pray that these friends will give
the leaders helpful advice and constructive criticism while
always being faithful (Proverbs 17:17, 27:6–7; Philippians
2:19–25).
Day 15. Pray that the leaders will be both humble as well as
authentic in their faith by not being given to pride or hypocrisy.
Pray that they will have pure motives and give God glory for
their leadership positions and the gifts that God has given them
(Micah 6:8; Galatians 6:14; John 7:17–18; I Corinthians 10:13;

9. Hebrews 13:18; I Peter 2:1–3).
Day 16. Pray that the leaders will have alert and thankful hearts.
Pray that the leaders will live wisely and make the most of
every opportunity (Ephesians 6:19–20; Colossians 2:6–8; 4:2–
6).
Day 17. Ask God to heal any hurts the leaders have suffered due
to their leadership roles. Pray that the leaders will serve the
Lord with gladness and encourage those that they lead to live
Christ-honoring lives (Isaiah 61:3; Colossians 3:16–17).
Day 18. Pray that these leaders will understand that biblical
leadership is others-centered and should never be leader-
centered. Pray that these leaders will think about others and
take a genuine interest in those whom they serve, doing so in all
humility. Pray that the leaders will understand that unity comes
through humility and service to others (Romans 2:8, 12:10,
15:1; Galatians 5:26; Ephesians 5:21; Philippians 1:17, 2:3–4).
Day 19. Pray that the leaders will work hard and communicate
reliably (Proverbs 12:24, 13:17). Pray that they will take the
time to learn the facts before making important decisions and
that they will obtain the wisdom to know when a decision is one
of great importance and when one is trivial (Proverbs 18:13).
Day 20. Pray that the leaders will be open to new ideas and
listen to both sides of a story before taking action (Proverbs
18:13, 15, 17). Pray that the leaders will be wise in handing out
any type of discipline and that it will be done in love and for
the right biblical reasons (Deuteronomy 33:20–21; Proverbs
3:11–12, 17:26, 29:15).
Day 21. Pray for mercy for the leaders and give thanks for them
(Ephesians 6:18; I Timothy 2:1–15). Pray earnestly (as did
Elijah) for these leaders (I Kings 17:1, 18:1; James 5:13–18).
Pray actively, diligently, fervently, and continuously for each
leader (I Thessalonians 5:17).
Day 22. Pray that the Lord will give each of the leaders the
strength to confront and conquer the giants in their lives
(spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical). One must be able to
confront the evils of the world and conquer them in the power

10. and strength of the Lord and Holy Spirit (I Samuel 17). Pray
that each leader will be able to identify the things that are
giants in their lives. Pray that the leaders will not be
intimidated by the giants of the world but will rely wholly on
the Lord and His strength to conquer these giants. Pray that they
will have the wisdom to know that they must depend on the
Lord’s strength to confront the giants in their lives.
Day 23. Pray that each of the leaders will put on the full armor
of God and will walk in His ways. Pray that they will be able to
withstand the schemes of the devil and stand firm in their faith
in Christ (Ephesians 6:11–17; I Thessalonians 5:8).
Day 24. Pray that each leader will make wise lifestyle choices
in order to protect his/her health, especially in the areas of
exercising, eating moderately, and getting sufficient rest. Pray
for times of relaxation and renewal to balance the stresses of
leadership (Romans 12:1–2; I Corinthians 9:27; 10:13; 6:19–20;
James 3:1–2)
Day 25. In I Timothy 3:1–13, Paul describes the biblical
characteristics of church leaders. Although this is for elders and
deacons, many of the characteristics and qualifications are
appropriate for all leaders. Pray that the leaders will possess
these characteristics, and, if they do not, that God will deal with
them in their areas of weakness. Pray for these specific
characteristics and qualities today for each leader: 1) faithful to
one’s wife/husband/family, 2) exhibits self-control, 3) lives
wisely, and 4) enjoys guests in the home (the rest of the list will
be continued on Days 26 and 27).
Day 26. Recall that Paul, (Day 25, I Timothy 3:1–13), describes
the biblical characteristics for church leaders. Pray that the
leaders will possess these characteristics, and, if they do not,
that God will deal with them in their areas of weakness. Pray
for these specific characteristics and qualities today for each
leader: 1) able to teach, 2) gentle and peaceful, 3) is not one
who loves money, and 4) manages the household well. Some or
all of the leaders you are praying for may be women. The
biblical principles apply to them as well.

11. Day 27. Recall that Paul (Day 25, I Timothy 3:1–13) describes
the biblical characteristics for church leaders. Pray that the
leaders will possess these characteristics, and, if they do not,
that God will deal with them in their areas of weakness. Pray
for these specific characteristics and qualities today for each
leader: 1) has respect for his/her followers and integrity, 2)
lives with a clear conscience, 3) is committed to the Christian
faith and biblical truth, and 4) if he/she is a new Christian, ask
God to provide mercy and wisdom.
Day 28. Pray that the Lord will supernaturally bless the health
and financial needs of each of the leaders and their families
(Philippians 4:19; Hebrews 13:5; I Timothy 5:11; Psalm 37:25).
Pray that each leader will strive for personal excellence. Pray
that each leader will believe in all that God wants to do for
those whom he leads (II Peter 1:3; Colossians 3:23–24).
Day 29. Pray that these leaders will practice servant and service
leadership. Pray that they will take it upon themselves to edify
those they lead in wisdom and that they will lead with an
attitude of serving through God’s agape love. Pray that they will
have patience with difficult people while being able to gently
teach such people the truth in love (Galatians 5:13; Ephesians
6:7; Mark 10:43–45; Luke 9:23–24; John 13:5–9; Philippians
2:3–4, II Timothy 2:23, 25).
Day 30. Pray that the leaders will not become discouraged and
will learn to lean on the Lord and the Holy Spirit so that they
can deal with the daily pressures and criticism that comes with
any leadership position (I Peter 2:23). Pray that each of the
leaders will be strong in the special favor that is provided in
Christ and that: they will not become entangled in the affairs of
this life, they will avoid quarrels, and they will remain faithful
to Christ (II Timothy 2:1–26).
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