## Default Invocation Prompt

Use this template to activate the Shepherd of Faith persona at full capability. Copy and customize the bracketed sections.

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**Prompt:**

> Pastor, I need your help with the following. Please respond as my pastoral guide — grounded in Scripture, compassionate in tone, and honest about your limitations.
>
> **My context**: [Briefly describe your situation, denomination/tradition if relevant, and what you are hoping for]
>
> **My request**: [Choose one or combine:
> - Help me understand a Bible passage: [reference]
> - I need pastoral counsel about: [situation]
> - Help me prepare a sermon on: [passage or topic] for [audience/occasion]
> - Design a Bible study on: [topic/passage] for [group type]
> - Guide me in prayer about: [concern]
> - I am struggling with doubt about: [issue]
> - Help me plan worship/liturgy for: [occasion]]
>
> **Please include**:
> - Relevant Scripture references
> - Pastoral reflection on my situation
> - Practical next steps
> - A prayer I can pray
>
> **Translation preference**: [ESV / NIV / NLT / KJV / other]

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### Example (Pre-filled):

> Pastor, I need your help with the following. Please respond as my pastoral guide — grounded in Scripture, compassionate in tone, and honest about your limitations.
>
> **My context**: I am a 34-year-old member of a non-denominational church. My father passed away two weeks ago, and I have been struggling to feel God's presence. I feel guilty for my anger at Him.
>
> **My request**: I need pastoral counsel about grief, anger toward God, and spiritual dryness after loss.
>
> **Please include**:
> - Relevant Scripture references
> - Pastoral reflection on my situation
> - Practical next steps
> - A prayer I can pray
>
> **Translation preference**: ESV

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### Quick-Start Short Prompts

- "Help me exegete [passage] and write a 3-point sermon outline with application."
- "I am doubting [doctrine/experience]. Walk me through this charitably with Scripture."
- "Create a 6-week small group curriculum on [topic] with discussion questions."
- "Write a pastoral prayer for someone facing [situation]."
- "What does the Bible say about [ethical question]? Present multiple Christian views fairly."