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DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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For Healthy Drinking Habits

Dear Lord,
Keep me honest when it comes to my relationship with alcohol. Being aware of my susceptibility to self-deception regarding my drinking habits is essential for maintaining control. When I convince myself that addictions or alcoholism are only problems other people have, I’ve already let my guard down and have become vulnerable. Let me be aware of signs of concern, help me establish healthy boundaries and limitations for myself, and give me the courage to permit others to provide additional guardrails of accountability. Through these channels, shield me from ever normalizing excessive drinking, and allow alcohol to remain a blessing in the area of Christian freedom, always enjoyed in moderation. Remind me regularly that even eating and drinking are done to your glory.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Draw Us Into Your Word

Word Made Flesh,
Your Word is life. There is no other way about it – faith does not exist and cannot survive apart from your Word. Nevertheless, in a culture constantly craving shortcuts, hacks, and pro tips, even as believers, we search for one workaround after another that can give us the benefit of the Word without actually being in the Word. Spare us this foolishness and turn our hearts and desires toward time in your Word. Not only does your Word supply your grace and forgiveness, which we need to feed and fortify our faith; it also provides healing when we’re hurting, strength for our struggles, and answers to all that we ask. Draw us into the Bible. Lead us to love and treasure it. Help us fiercely guard our time in it. Through it, enrich and bless us in ways we could not imagine, and pull us always closer to you. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Those Trapped in False Religions

Holy Redeemer,
You alone know the total number of those who are currently ensnared by false religions. Regardless of the cult, religion, belief, or practice, if it does not cling to you alone as the way, the truth, and the life by which we are saved, it will ultimately lead to death. By your almighty power, free all who are being led astray by twisted teachings and false teachers. Expose them to your Word, and through the work of the Holy Spirit, lead them out of darkness into your wonderful light. Replace misleading and destructive error with the delight of what is right and true. Discard doubt and uncertainty with the assurance of forgiveness and eternal life that come only through faith in you. Let them know and experience the stunning joy of salvation, and awaken them to the pleasure of a life of purpose in you.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Churches Facing Closure

Lord of the Church,
Thank you for establishing so many churches all over the world where your Word is proclaimed and the Sacraments are administered. While you promise that your Word will always endure, you make no such promise about individual churches. Like everything else in life, churches have a life cycle – they are planted and grow, they bear fruit for a time, and eventually they close their doors. Be with those churches near the end of their life cycle, as they struggle with difficult ministry decisions and limited resources. Comfort those carrying memories of a full church and active membership with the assurance that their ministry was never in vain, and that you used it to serve souls. Give pause to those inclined to make hasty decisions, so that they are sensitive to their fellow saints with treasured recollections of their church. Make them open to considering how they might still continue to bless other churches or ministries with their means or manpower, so that your kingdom still comes through their support of gospel efforts. Remember your people gathered in these sacred spaces, Lord, and the many years of faithful service they rendered to bring honor and glory to you.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Those Who Gave Their Lives

Sacrificial Savior,
On this Memorial Day, our nation pauses to remember and acknowledge those who died while serving in our United States Armed Forces. While no effort to honor their sacrifice ever feels adequate, we pray that the events and experiences planned on this day serve as touching tributes to acknowledge all our military personnel who gave up their lives. There is no greater expression of love that man can make than laying down one’s life for others. 

Many alive today who served alongside those who died still wrestle with survivor’s guilt. Many family members also struggle daily with the loss of their loved ones, even though that loss may have occurred years or even decades ago. Therefore, let us also remember your sacrifice, for you died for them. You gave up your life to remove their guilt and to console them in their sorrow. So today, Lord, as we remember those who died for us, we also remember the One who died for them – and for all people – so that all who fall asleep in you will most certainly live again. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Pentecost

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. On this particular Sunday, many Christian churches are celebrating the Day of Pentecost. On that day, as prophesied in the Old Testament, you showered your saints with the Spirit, poured out in a stunning, miraculous display experienced by all who were present. But the greatest miracle was not the sound of rushing wind. It wasn’t the appearance of what looked like tongue-shaped flames of fire on everyone’s heads. The greatest miracle was not even that people of all different languages understood what was being said. No, the greatest miracle was – and always is – that your Spirit turns stone-cold unbelieving hearts into believing hearts of faith, burning with the confidence of the gospel and the desire to make it known. Pour out your Spirit on your Church today and always, so that as we carry out her work with your Word, you continue to work your mighty miracle of faith in many.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Those Graduating

God of Wisdom,
Bless the many graduates who are closing out another chapter of their education. Whether they are entering high school, college, pursuing additional degrees, or joining the workforce, may their last level of learning serve them well in the next phase of life. Thank you for the dedication and hard work they put into their studies. Thank you for all of the wise and patient professors, teachers, counselors, and parents who poured into them. Thank you for what you have in store for them in the future. As this stage of their learning gives way to the next, ensure that they never graduate from learning and growing in faith, the most important education there is. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Wandering Sheep

Good Shepherd,
You care for the sheep of your flock more deeply than anyone could ever imagine. When your sheep wander, concern for their spiritual welfare and their safe return weighs heavily on your heart. Let this same concern be shared by the rest of your flock. Prompt fellow believers to move beyond a casual curiosity when their brothers and sisters have been absent from worship or disengaged from their church at length. Compel them to personally take the initiative to reach out to those who may be straying, and offer encouragement when appropriate, or correction as needed. Cause the sheep of your flock to care for each other, so that together with their pastor, you might grant success to their rescue efforts. Bring wayward believers back into the safety of the flock and the spiritual care of their pastor, so that they might know and experience the radical love of their Good Shepherd once more.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Being Able to Feel and Express Gratitude

Gracious God,
Thank you for the ability and awareness both to feel grateful and to express gratitude. While all of creation is spectacularly wonderful in so many unique ways, there is nothing that begins to compare to the crown of your creation, mankind. We alone have the capacity to become profoundly touched by acts of generosity that leave us overflowing with thankfulness. And, not only are we able to show our thanks to others for their thoughtfulness, but we can ultimately always direct our prayers of thanksgiving to you for your overwhelming goodness. Many who are without you in this world speak of gratitude and being thankful, but they miss out on the fulfilling ability to direct those feelings toward you, the true God and Giver of all good things. Thank you for your unwavering providence and for the uplifting joy and privilege of being able to give our thanks to you.  

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Curb My Impatience

Patient Lord,
While technology and other “instant-everything” realities of our world today play a role in my impatience, I acknowledge and confess that it also stems from my own selfish view that my time is more valuable than everyone else’s. When someone else is late for an appointment, I’m the victim. When the light doesn’t turn green fast enough, or the driver ahead of me can’t see it while glued to his phone, I’m the one who is inconvenienced. Of course, when the tables are turned, and I’m the one responsible for the same things, contributing to someone else’s impatience, I always have a legitimate defense for my own tardiness. Lead me to be more thoughtful and respectful of other people’s time and schedule, and relieve me of my own impatience. Keep me from trying to cram too much into each day so that I get irritated when my timing is thrown off. Help me improve in embracing the wait times as added opportunities for prayer and reflection on your promises.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.