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DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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To Embrace That I Am Yours

God of Grace,
As a believer, I am included among those you refer to as “a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession” (1 Peter 2:9). Don’t ever allow me to take these images of grace for granted! When I consider all of the reasons for which you created and redeemed me, I generally focus on the things you want me to be, to say, and to do. Yet it is true that you also made me yours for the purpose of… simply being yours! Before I rush into all that you call me to do, help me set aside ample time to bask in the security of being yours. Let me embrace the honor of belonging to you, and reflect that honor in how I represent you to the world. For all that you have made me to be, let nothing surpass this piece of my identity: I am your special possession!

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For the Happiness That Comes From Your Holiness

God of Grace,
As a believer, I am included among those you refer to as “a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession” (1 Peter 2:9). Don’t ever allow me to take these images of grace for granted! When I take the time to reflect on what it actually means to be holy – that every thought I think, every word I speak, and every action I take is unstained by sin, I become painfully aware of the impossibility of ever achieving holiness on my own. Nevertheless, I am a part of your “holy nation” of believers. You call me, a sinner, sinless. You call unholy me, holy. Only by the blood of Jesus! I ask just this, then, Lord – that you direct and equip me to live the holy life to which you’ve called me, so that my life reflects what you say I am in Christ: holy. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For the Privilege of Priesthood

God of Grace,
As a believer, I am included among those you refer to as “a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession” (1 Peter 2:9). Don’t ever allow me to take these images of grace for granted! As a member of your royal priesthood, I am reminded that I am in your kingdom – and not just a peasant, but considered royalty. What a beautiful reminder of the glory that awaits me in heaven and after you return, when I will fully enjoy the glorious riches of my inheritance forever. 

Until then, I have the distinct privilege of representing and serving you and others as a royal priest. While that responsibility was reserved only for a special class in the past, Jesus, our great High Priest, has opened up the priesthood to all believers by serving as our perfect sacrifice. By doing so, he makes our service and sacrifice to you holy as well. Keep me from taking my calling lightly, and lead me to embrace and faithfully carry out the service you have set aside for me to fulfill as your priestly representative. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For the Joy of Being Chosen

God of Grace,
As a believer, I am included among those you refer to as “a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession” (1 Peter 2:9). Don’t ever allow me to take these images of grace for granted! To be chosen by you means I am not yours by chance. Rather, from eternity, you had my name on your heart, and over the course of history, you oversaw every necessary detail both to secure my salvation and to bring me to it by faith. All this for me, and not because I personally earned or deserved it, but because grace prompted you to choose me! When I am down, discouraged, or disappointed, uplift me with the reminder of this simple truth: I am yours, personally chosen by you to be yours forever. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Take the Time to Rest in You

Dear Jesus,
So much of our lives is spent trying to make a good impression on others. We vie for our parents’ affection as we compete with siblings for the coveted status of favorite child. We aim to impress the teacher as the star student. We want to get noticed by the coach to get playing time. 

How different is our relationship with you, Lord! It isn’t based on our performance or perfection, but on your grace. You chose us to be yours and made it so. You worked it all out so that every requirement, down to the smallest detail, was satisfied. I know and believe this to be true, but I also take it for granted and rob myself of the peace and serenity that flow from your completed work on my behalf. Move me to embrace the place you secured for me in your family, and to daily de-stress by seeking you for rest. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Hear and Do

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. My prayer today for worship is that I do not merely hear your Word, but that I also consider how to put it into practice. You provide so much guidance and direction for my life, as well as countless powerful promises. Yet, as powerful as your Word is, when I allow it to merely go in one ear and out the other, without applying it in my life, I am testing more than I am trusting. Build up my trust by spurring me on toward action with your gracious promises this week. Let your Word flourish in and through me as I strive not just to hear, but also to do. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Live a Holy Life in Step With the Spirit

Holy Father,
When my life doesn’t reflect the holy life you have set me apart to live, it isn’t because I am unaware of what that should look like. And, it isn’t because you have failed to keep your promises to fill me with your overflowing grace that enables me to walk in step with the Spirit. Rather, my own lack of discipline and spiritual apathy work like quicksand to suck me into worldly living. And while it is often easier to walk in step with the world, the outcome is disappointing at best, and destructive at worst. Have mercy on me! Spur on the new man in me to consider each day what living righteously in my life looks like. Give me the determination to make the choices, speak the words, and take the actions that are in keeping with holiness. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Practice Patience More

Patient Lord,
You praise patience in your Word. Jesus modeled it perfectly during his life and ministry. You also deal with me patiently, not treating me as my sins deserve, but mercifully forgiving all my sins – including my impatience. I ask you not only to continue to deal with me patiently, but also to grant me more patience in my life. Keep me from rash responses and immediately overreacting with my family members when what is really called for is simply patience. Enable me to remain patient when others make mistakes or disregard directions, so that I am in a proper frame of mind to offer constructive correction. Help me practice patience not just in the presence of others, but also when no one else is around. Lead me to be as patient with others as you are with me. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Live Daily in Confession

Gracious Father,
Although I strive to live along your path of righteousness, I cannot hide that even my best efforts leave me stumbling off that path more times than I could ever number. My own waywardness prompts not only my commitment to do better, but also my confession when I have strayed. Let it be for me a daily practice to come before you with an honest and open heart, laying before you my sins and failures. Do not allow me to deceive myself in pretending that I could hide my faults from you. Move me to come clean in your presence. Equip me with the discernment to uncover the idols hidden in my heart so that you may purify me by your grace and cleanse me with your unconditional forgiveness. Wash away my sins, renew my soul and spirit, and lead me back along your path of righteousness. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Seek First Your Kingdom and Your Righteousness

Lord God,
You promise me that when I seek your kingdom and your righteousness first, I don’t need to worry about the necessities, for you will provide for all of them. Nevertheless, even when my priorities are out of order, and I allow your kingdom and righteousness to drop down on my priority list, you still provide for me no matter what. How good you are to me! Let your goodness inspire my devotion and my dedication to you and to the labor that impacts and builds up your kingdom. Let spiritual concerns be on the receiving end of my best efforts. Empower me with your Spirit through your Word, so that I am equipped to effectively carry out my callings in and for your kingdom.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.