Day 299 Bible Reading: Jeremiah 47-48, Titus 1, Psalm 97-98 and Proverbs 26:13-16 
In Paul’s instructions to Titus, he makes it clear that choosing elders and overseers are important for the churches to be spiritually and morally sound. There are certain things that they should not be doing; and certain things that should characterize them. Today, too, God is looking for holy, dedicated men and women willing to teach sound doctrine and serve wherever he leads.
"but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined." – Titus 1:8 (English Standard Version)
"Dear Lord, I pray for our pastors and church leaders today. May your Holy Spirit empower them and direct them. May they have integrity, humility and self-discipline. May their lives bear fruit of the Spirit, and demonstrate godliness. Furthermore, help me to have those same traits, that I may bring glory to you and bless those around me. In Jesus’ name, Amen."
