"Pray also for me ..."

The Apostle Paul was never shy when it came to requesting that others might pray for him and for his ministry labours (see for example Ephesians 6:20 and Colossians 4: 2-4).  It was neither struggling weakness nor self-effacing humility.  It was an expression of both a conscious dependence upon the Lord without whom nothing of eternal, God-glorifying worth would be possible (John 15: 5-8), and a desire to actively involve others in front-line ministry as co-workers together  (see 2 Cor 1:11).  But whatever the motivation, Paul believed in the efficacy of the prayers of others on his behalf, and asked that they would maintain this prayerful support.
Like apostles, pastors are similarly, deeply dependent upon the prayers of others.  But for what should they pray?
RW Glenn recently guest-blogged for Trevin Wax and addressed this very issue.  I think this is an important matter that I trust many will take to heart.  One might quibble about the order here and there, but it's a great place to start.  He writes:   

About nine years ago, I developed the following list of prayer requests that I gave to every willing hand. I haven’t passed them out in at least four years, but I decided to resurrect them. Why? I need prayer…badly! And so does your pastor. As leaders in the church, we have unique and often more intense temptations (“Strike the shepherd and the sheep will scatter”). So will you consider praying for your pastor the way I ask my people to pray for me?

1. That the gospel would be the focal point of my life and identity – not manhood, not being a husband, not being a father, not being a pastor, but who I am in Christ.
2. That I would not fear man by desiring the admiration of people; that the Lord’s “Well done” would be ever before my eyes.
3. That the Lord would not allow me to go long between repentances; that I would keep short accounts with Him and be sensitive to and ruthless with my sin.
4. That I would continue to grow in the character qualities of a man of God (1 Tim. 3:1-7; 2 Tim. 2:22-26; Titus 1:5-9).
5. That I would have a consistent, powerful, diligent life of private prayer; that I would grow in my dependence on the Holy Spirit.
6. That the Lord would give me great diligence in study and sermon preparation, making the most of my time.
7. That my preaching and teaching ministry would be empowered by the Holy Spirit; that the Lord would effect real change in our lives through it; and that by it we would be more endeared to Christ.
8. That I would boldly and faithfully and humbly and joyfully and intentionally share the gospel with the non-Christians in my social orbit.
9. That I would see Jesus as supremely valuable, my greatest treasure, and as my dear friend.

Amen and amen!