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DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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To Be Grateful for My Job

Dear Lord,
Thank you for the blessing of employment. We are far too comfortable complaining about our jobs and not grateful enough for having them. Though you provide for our daily bread through many channels, work is one of the primary means by which you allow us to care for our family. Work also provides an outlet for us to contribute to something bigger than ourselves and to put our gifts to use in service to others. Give us the patience to work under overbearing bosses and alongside challenging coworkers. Help us see that work carried out to your glory is never in vain. Drive us to give our best, not to impress others, but because in all things we aim to serve you – even in the workplace. Where permitted, let me make you known by speaking freely and frequently about you; where not, let how I conduct myself and the way I treat others stand out. In all things in the workplace, may I bring you glory and represent you well. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Uplift and Encourage Others

Loving Lord,
We never know the full extent of the burdens others are carrying at any given moment. We do know the constant negativity and collateral damage of living in a fallen world takes its toll on us. Therefore, help me go out of my way to speak words of positivity and encouragement to others. Use my kind words and gestures to lift up spirits and cheer up those who are down. A simple smile or friendly expression can go a long way, and it doesn’t cost me a thing. When I realize such a small, deliberate gesture may be all it takes to turn someone’s whole day around, move me to jump at any chance I have to make a difference. Furthermore, when I am intentional about encouraging others in these ways, it tends to improve my own mood as well. And, as I do so, I reflect more of you to a world that needs just that: more of you. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Be Your Witness

Savior of All,
It isn’t complicated. I know my salvation. Countless others do not. Make me a witness. Present me with opportunities to point others to Jesus that are so undeniable and unavoidable that I absolutely cannot help but speak up, no matter how timid I might otherwise be. Then, open my mouth! Send your Spirit to cover me with courage, confidence, compassion, and clarity, so that I both honor you in how I make you known and pave the path by which your Spirit may allow the seeds of faith to germinate. Afterward, cause my heart to soar, not merely based on the outcome or results, which you alone are responsible for, but simply at the privilege of getting to make you known! Let such experiences continually kindle in me an increasing desire to be eager to evangelize. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For the Security of My Salvation

Friend of Sinners,
You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. I have no greater treasure than you and the flood of blessings you have consistently lavished on me. I am grounded in the confidence that I am yours and that my eternity will be spent in your presence, all thanks to the perfect work of your life, death, and resurrection. My salvation is sure and certain! Leave these truths imprinted on my heart, so that my days are marked with joy and peace. Allow the reality of my future inheritance to carry me through every present impediment or inconvenience. Let the confidence of my permanent home in heaven spur me on to make the most of my temporary home and time here on earth.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Work on Our Timing

Dear God,
While your timing is perfect, ours is not. We pause and procrastinate when we should push forward, and we push forward when we should slow down and reflect. We get impatient when you call on us to wait and put our hope in you, and we remain inactive and inattentive when you’re waiting for us to take action. We want to rush to speak when we should listen, and listen silently too long when we should speak up. Forgive us for our poor timing and mismanagement of your gift of time in general. Help us to number our days and to see our time here on earth as a finite gift. Prompt us to look to your Word for guidance in balancing between resting and responding. As we work on our own timing, make us always grateful for your perfect timing, which, at just the right time, ushered your Son into our world to save.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Free-Flowing Forgiveness in Marriage

Christ Our Savior,
In marriage, you bring together two people who are willing to commit to each other for life. When they exchange vows, they make promises to be faithful. However, whenever you bring two sinners together, commitments and promises are destined to be broken. For that reason, Lord, in addition to asking for your help and aid in keeping husband and wife committed to each other, equip them also to excel in the grace of forgiving. Allow your forgiveness to flow freely to and through spouses to each other, and put up your protective barrier around them to guard them from bitterness, grudges, and resentment. Finally, send your Holy Spirit to reinforce Christian marriages with a steady supply of apologies and absolution.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Focused Worship

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. Nevertheless, they can also be filled with distractions. On their own, such distractions would pose difficult enough challenges for us, but when coupled with our short attention span and inability to focus, worship requires work! Minimize distractions for us while also sharpening our focus and attention. Let the texts of our songs and hymns touch our hearts. When the Word of God is read and preached, enable us to dial in with both our ears and our minds, giving thought to what you are revealing to us. Draw us into a deeper dialogue with you when praying. Make us mindful of the gifts we bring as offerings to you. Take hold of our hearts this morning in worship, and fill them richly with your divine grace and blessing.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For the Blessing of Siblings

Loving Father,
One of the many blessings you bring us through our families is the gift of siblings. Thank you for brothers and sisters, for the tight bonds between them, and for having someone to share the experiences of childhood and being raised together. Though we aren’t always aware of it, siblings are often looking out for us and even defending us. Younger siblings can learn from and imitate the best of older siblings, and having younger siblings can help foster a nurturing and protective spirit in older brothers and sisters. Even though there is bickering and fighting at times, those provide valuable learning opportunities to work through repentance, reconciliation, and forgiveness. As siblings establish families of their own, nephews and nieces introduce the privilege of being uncles and aunts. Brothers and sisters can also share the responsibility of caring for aging parents. Bless siblings with healthy relationships, fond memories, and special joys throughout their lives.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For the President

Sovereign Lord,
Surround the President of the United States with guidance, wisdom, and maturity through councils, committees, and confidants who genuinely have the best interests of the American people at heart. Grant him the humility to seek and accept direction from others and the confidence to make difficult decisions for the greater good. Move him to lead with integrity and honesty, not seeking to shift blame when wrong, but being quick to take responsibility for poor judgment or mistakes. Help him to learn from his errors so that he is always growing and developing his leadership skills. Bestow on him the ability to demonstrate a gentle and compassionate spirit when necessary, and the willingness to be firm whenever appropriate. Lead him to prioritize prudence over popularity and to exercise discernment to avoid division whenever possible. When the gravity of his responsibilities weighs on him, or his heart is troubled, give him peace of mind. You alone, Lord, know what is in his heart, and you alone can change and transform his heart to suit your perfect purposes. Do so as you see fit, to bless both his leadership and those he leads. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Pray Properly for Our Government

Dear Father,
You call on believers not only to honor and respect their government leaders, but also to pray for them. If only we knew how often you allow our prayers to shape and influence government practices and policies, surely we would offer up our petitions with much greater frequency! When we bring our prayers, let them be driven by the unique needs of elected officials in their respective roles, as well as the needs of the citizens of our country. And, although your kingdom comes through the gospel and not through those carrying political power, we nevertheless pray for leaders to fulfill their obligations in a way that doesn’t hinder the work of your kingdom and your church. While party affiliations, platforms, and policies will understandably come into consideration in our prayers, do not allow them to taint our prayers by letting bitterness, resentment, or animosity toward individuals flow from our hearts. Through our prayers, bless all those who serve in our government as you see fit. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.