Category: Daily Prayers for Guys

DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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For the Blessing of Humor

Dear Lord,
Thank you for the blessings of humor, smiles, and laughter. There is more than enough in this world that is either sad or serious, and humor provides a welcome and necessary break from it. In fact, we are so wonderfully made that smiling itself is tied to physiological benefits in our bodies and minds. Help us to smile more! Thank you for those in our lives who make us laugh, whether professionally or personally, as friends. Thank you for those with the gift of telling funny stories through books and movies. Keep us also from being drawn to humor that crosses the line by being offensive, unclean, or unkind. May our laughter, like anything else, always honor you.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Those Traveling for the Holidays

Protecting Father,
Plans are in place for family and friends to gather and celebrate this month and especially next week. Direct your angels to watch and keep all travelers safe. Keep drivers on the road well-rested and attentive. Keep pilots in the air alert and focused. Ensure that precautionary steps and safety procedures in all areas of travel are diligently carried out and no corners are cut. Equip first responders and emergency care providers with all of the resources they need to act swiftly to provide help and aid whenever it is needed. Use travelers, too, to be aware and to look out for each other and be a source of help to those in need. Grant patience and discernment to all who oversee the logistics of mass transportation and bless their efforts in the busy days ahead.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Those Feeling Alone During the Holidays

Precious Savior,
While the holidays are a time of joy for many, remember those for whom this time of year may serve as a painful reminder of their loneliness or isolation. Through accident or tragedy, some family members will be looking at empty seats around the table as reminders of their loss. Many who are confined to nursing homes in the final season of their lives may feel more neglected or forgotten than normal as they witness other residents receiving visitors. Those on the inside of a jail or prison bear not only the burden of their wrongdoing, but also the hurt of not being able to be present with those who care about them. 

Be there for all facing these or similar situations, and remind them that the very reason you came to earth was to be with us, and so that we can always have the promise of your presence. Let your love and care be experienced by many through the thoughtful expressions of those who take time to visit, write notes, create crafts, and all other gestures that let others know they are not forgotten and they are cared for. Allow these efforts in some way to direct those feeling lonely and overlooked to see the light of your gracious face shining on them.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Prioritize My Belief Over My Behavior

Loving Lord,
While discipleship certainly includes the desire to follow you and walk in your footsteps, keep me from ever prioritizing my behavior before my belief. Where my own righteous living could never save me, yours did. Where my own sacrifices could never please God the Father on their own merit, your sacrifice did. Help me first and foremost to trust these truths, as you reassure me of these realities through your Word. Press these promises firmly into my heart so that as you build up my belief, then allow it to flow into godly behavior in my daily living. Help me overcome any unbelief or any struggles I have with your Word, then through that same Word, equip me with everything necessary to honor you and love and serve my neighbor with my whole life. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Remember That You’re in Control

Mighty God,
No matter what I’m dealing with right now, Lord, I can always use the reminder that everything is going to be OK. As a believer, I know that you hold me in the palm of your hand, that you work out everything – good and bad – for my benefit, and that I will never face anything alone. With this confidence, help me to live in faith, not fear. Equip me to win my battles against worry, remembering that there is no harm or danger that can ever separate me from you and your love. The certainty of my salvation is my security and the source of my strength. Let me rest in your peace and find comfort in knowing that neither you nor those who are yours will ever come to ruin at the hands of the evil one.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Prioritize Prayer

Caring Father,
You invite me to bring everything to you in prayer. Nevertheless, prayer too often remains the last resort in my mind. I calculate and ruminate on the weighty matters going on in my life, then I try to address them in the way I think is best. When things don’t go as planned, I troubleshoot and try again, only to end up disappointed once more. After I’ve exhausted my own solutions and failed attempts at fixing things, then I finally think to bring it to you in prayer.

Turn that around for me, Lord. Let prayer be the priority and first step in my life – not just when things go wrong, but at all times, in praise and thanksgiving as well. A healthy prayer life reinforces my trust in you by training me to depend on you for all things and to hold you to your promises with humble confidence. Use prayer also to drive me to your Word regularly to seek your kingdom and righteousness. Sharpen the focus of my eyes of faith so that I also see more clearly the many ways you graciously answer my prayers, leading me to rejoice all the more. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Thoughtful Consideration of Worship Attire

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. The blessing of Christian freedom means that there is no required dress code for worship. At the same time, we recognize that there is something to be said for distinguishing between secular and sacred. Since the gospel inspires our best in all areas of life, move believers to consider how what we wear in worship can reflect the worth we attach to the privilege of being in your house. Our purpose in gathering is not to draw attention to ourselves – whether positively or negatively – but to devote ourselves to you and to receive the rich spiritual banquet which you offer us in worship. Therefore, let us give humble and reverent thought to how we present ourselves each week for worship. May we glorify you in worship, not only with our songs and prayers, but even with our attention to how we thoughtfully present ourselves.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Faithful Spouses

Giver of Marriage,
Keep husbands and wives faithful to each other and to their vows. Foster in them a greater curiosity and desire to pursue each other more and more as each year passes. Protect them from outside distractions and temptations, and do not allow disinterest or indifference toward each other to settle in. Guard their hearts and minds from entertaining the lies and deceptions planted by the evil one. Direct them to each other for the fulfillment of their desires for physical and emotional intimacy, and make them willing and eager to serve each other according to their spouse’s needs. Fill each of them spiritually with an awareness of your love and faithfulness to them. Lead them always to look first to you for what only you can provide, not allowing either husband or wife to elevate their spouse to that level. Otherwise, they will only find disappointment and unmet expectations. Finally, Lord, cover marriages with your gracious forgiveness. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Clothe Me with Kindness

Kind Savior,
Simple acts of kindness can make a big difference in the lives of others, not just those on the receiving end, but also those who are witnesses. One kind gesture can encourage and inspire more of the same from others. We never know what burdens people are bearing at any given point and how impactful a kind word or action can be. Nevertheless, even if our kindness toward others goes relatively unnoticed or unappreciated, that doesn’t make it any less significant in your eyes. It’s how you call us to be in general when you call us to live lives of love and gratitude in response to your eternal kindness toward us. May we therefore always put your kindness on display in how kindly we treat others. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Keep My Stress in Check

Prince of Peace,
With Christmas two weeks away, stress levels can quickly rise as each passing day means deadlines and duties become increasingly more pressing. Help me to keep my composure when others are impatient or irritated, and keep me from displaying such behavior, too. Remind me that the peace announced by the angels at Jesus’ birth is mine here and now, and in the days ahead. While it seems counterintuitive with so much that needs to get done, make time reading from and reflecting on your Word and promises a priority as much now as in any other time of the year. This ensures that I am staying prepared in the right way during Advent and Christmas. Finally, whenever possible, use me also to help others keep their stress and anxiety levels in check by pointing them to you.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.