It depends on the angle you're coming from. It is not wrong to pray for your pastor in his presence; in fact, it is both biblical and highly encouraged. Throughout Scripture, we see clear examples of believers praying for one another, regardless of spiritual rank or leadership position. One striking example is found in Romans 15:30 (KJV), where Apostle Paul, a leader, humbly appeals to the Roman believers,
"Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me." This reveals that even someone of Paul’s spiritual authority recognized the value of being prayed for by fellow believers. Also, in Ephesians 6:19, Paul again requests prayer,
"And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly..." These verses show that spiritual leaders are not only open to receiving prayer, but they also desire it because they understand their constant need for divine guidance, strength, and boldness in ministry. Praying for your pastor in his presence is therefore a biblical expression of support, love, and spiritual partnership, not a breach of spiritual order.
But, if we look at Hebrews 7:7 Hebrews 7:7 (KJV): “And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.
It gives us the understanding that when someone gives a blessing, it usually comes from a person who has more spiritual authority or rank. It involves passing on something like an impartation or spiritual covering. The Bible gives many examples of this. Fathers bless their children, like when Isaac blessed Jacob in Genesis 27. Priests bless the people, as we see in Numbers 6:23–27. Jesus also blessed His disciples in Luke 24:50. In all these examples, the person giving the blessing had a higher spiritual position than the one receiving it.
In today’s application, this spiritual order does not mean that believers cannot pray for or encourage their pastors and leaders. On the contrary, they are encouraged to do so. However, when it comes to formal acts of spiritual blessing, ordination, or impartation, these generally flow from those in higher spiritual authority to those under them. A pastor blesses his members, a father blesses his children, and a spiritual leader blesses his followers. Yet, church members and followers are still very much welcome to pray for their leaders and speak positively over them, so long as they do not position themselves as having spiritual superiority. The principle of order and honor remains intact while still embracing mutual love and intercession within the body of Ch
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