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DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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To Display My Discipleship Through Love

Dear Lord,
The world will know we are your disciples by the way we love one another. How easily we forget this! We slip into thinking that other issues like political views or certain social standards should serve as the giveaways to let others know we are Christians. Keep me from falling into this rut and lead me always to see that love is the better way. As challenging as it can be to love others, you have equipped us well, for your radical love set the standard we strive for. Lead us to love others not primarily as we prefer to express it, but instead, according to their needs. Our desire is for others to see your love extended through us so that ultimately, they might be drawn to you and your incomparable love. Help me to love in this way!

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Anxious Preachers

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. Thank you for the many preachers who bring us your Word each week. Because each of us is wonderfully and uniquely made, it is natural that you dispense a variety of gifts and interests to pastors. Some are eager and excited to preach, and doing so energizes them. Other pastors, however, are nervous and even nauseous at times, and preaching drains them. 

Be with those pastors whose anxiety levels rise as the responsibility of preaching nears, no matter how many years they’ve been serving. Calm their fears with the reminder that it is the Message – and not the messenger – which is powerful and effective in preaching. The Holy Spirit does not rely on preachers to make his Word palatable or pleasing; he simply requires proclaimers so that he can work law and gospel into the hearts of his hearers. Steer preachers away from the temptation of trying to be someone or something they’re not when preaching, and fill them instead with a simple confidence in your work through your Word. Take their timidity and transform it into a fearless faith that stirs their heart and their preaching, and bless all those listening to them. Build up your church through bold preachers. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Mothers Who Have Lost Children

Dear Father,
As we honor mothers this week in prayer, I pray today for mothers who have lost a child. Some mothers have endured agonizingly long bouts of sickness in their children, only to see them lose their battle. Others have lost children through sudden and unexpected tragedy. However that loss occurs, it brings with it a unique and painful kind of grief. 

When that pain is raw and recent, reassure those mothers that you grieve with them and that they are never alone. Give them space to mourn, and when the well intentioned words and condolences of others miss the mark, help mothers to receive them with patience and grace. When years have passed and the pain still lingers, begin to shift the recollection of past memories from being a source of pain to becoming treasured keepsakes in the heart. Where possible and as you see fit, dull the sharp sting of death even the slightest bit with the blessing of additional children. Finally, allow the Resurrection to foster a deeper appreciation for the hope mothers have in knowing that death doesn’t have the final say. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Mothers of Teenagers and Adult Children

Dear Father,
As we honor mothers this week in prayer, I pray today for mothers of teenagers and adult children. As our children grow, they become more independent. At times, especially during the teenage years, that independence and general season of life can be turbulent. This often results in added friction in the relationship between teenagers and mothers. A similar tension is not uncommon when children become adults. As they develop additional relationships in these later years, including the establishment of their own families, their dependence on mothers decreases. 

Nevertheless, lead all children, regardless of age, to honor their mothers, in keeping with the Fourth Commandment. While the role of mothers transitions from one season of their child’s life to the next, keep their special connection strong. Help children to always treasure the love and care of their mother. Help mothers to respect the relationship boundaries their children establish with spouses, careful not to overstep them. Grant both mother and child grace and patience, and guide them to navigate their relationship by seeking to understand the other’s perspective. Bless the bond of mother and child, no matter the age. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Mothers Doubling as Care-Givers

Dear Father,
As we honor mothers this week in prayer, I pray today for mothers who also carry the added responsibility of being an adult care-giver. Whether that role is by choice or out of necessity, caring for other adults while also caring for children of any age as a mother can easily test a person’s limitations. The challenges may vary depending on the nature of who is needing the care – parents, other aging family members, or a husband – but the burden remains especially heavy no matter what.

Give mothers in these scenarios a competent and caring support system, so that others can intervene and provide them with assistance or even insist that they take time for needed self-care. Make children aware of the added responsibility their mother has, so that they might be more sensitive and appreciative, even lending assistance when possible. Sustain these moms with your strength and perseverance, and nurture their faith so they see you as their rock and refuge. Bless their children and all others on on the receiving end of their care. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Working Mothers

Dear Father,
As we honor mothers this week in prayer, I pray today for working mothers. Whether working full-time or part-time, in the office or from home, the juggling act of being a working mom takes its toll in many ways. It’s not as easy as flipping a switch to go from mom mode to work mode and vice versa. Not only do the responsibilities themselves overlap over and need to be carried out, but the mental and emotional burdens are heavy, too.

Grant working mothers coworkers and employers who are both understanding and accommodating. In cases where additional assistance is necessary for childcare, provide whatever is needed. When working moms wrestle with the guilt of not being available for their children around the clock, release them from that guilt and assure them that you are always present, caring and providing for every child’s need. Keep work requirements from robbing them of the joys of motherhood, and give them sufficient rest to be able to carry out both roles well and to your glory. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Mothers of Children with Special Needs

Dear Father,
As we honor mothers this week in prayer, I pray today for mothers of children with special needs. The general responsibilities of motherhood are daunting on their own, but even more is required of moms raising children with special needs. Whether the needs of their children are physical, mental, emotional, or some combination thereof, give these mothers an abundance of strength and perseverance. When they are exhausted or near the point of breaking, generously replenish them with whatever they need. When their faith is tested and their days are filled with defiance or discouragement, lovingly remind them that your grace sees and is delighted with their faithful efforts. 

Graciously allow them to experience the many unique blessings that children with special needs demonstrate. Let their children exude a joyful innocence and bright smiles whenever possible. Let them show obedience, gratitude, and generous affection to their mothers. When such blessings are not able to be present in the child, let others take note of the hard work and dedication of these mothers, and express their appreciation and admiration accordingly. Finally, while no earthly recognition these mothers receive may ever adequately suffice, reassure them that their rich rewards of grace await them in heaven.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For First-Time Mothers

Dear Father,
As we honor mothers this week in prayer, I pray today for first-time mothers. As they experience the mixed feelings of joy and fear over this new responsibility, free them from the worry and anxiety of feeling as if they have to have all of the answers. No mother has ever attained the status of perfection when it comes to motherhood, and no one ever will. There will be mistakes and things will go wrong, but remind them that you are able to provide and protect their child at all times.   

As they get more and more used to carrying out these new responsibilities of motherhood, alleviate their concerns and raise their confidence level. See to it that they have a network of support through family and friends who can help and assist when needed. Grant these new moms opportunities for rest and self-care. Let the husbands of first-time mothers be especially aware, both of the child and the mother’s needs, as they navigate this new chapter of their lives together. Lead them to be attentive to their child’s spiritual needs, prioritizing baptism, praying, and planning for continued spiritual growth.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For the Gift of Mothers

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. I have countless reasons for which to give you thanks, and on this Mother’s Day, I give you thanks for mothers and the irreplaceable role they play in families and homes. Of all the ways you could have chosen to bring up children, in your divine wisdom you established families, providing mothers to love and nurture their children. Thank you especially for mothers who prioritize bringing their children to Jesus. 

While no mother is perfect, they so often model selfless sacrifice in putting their children first. They reflect our Good Shepherd when they display gentle tenderness and patience. And, just as our Good Shepherd does, mothers lovingly discipline and correct their little ones, both to show them the right way and also to protect them from future harm. You have established motherhood as one of the most noble callings of all. Lead our society to uphold it as such, and see that mothers are respected and honored among us. Richly bless their labors of love, encouraging them with supportive husbands and rewarding them with obedient children who are a delight to raise.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Love My Next-Door Neighbor

Light of the World,
When you told us to love our neighbor, you were calling us to extend our love to all people in need. Yet, when we think about how to put this into practice, sometimes we forget about our physical neighbors who literally live next door to us. Some we know quite well; others we may not even know by name. Shift our perspective to view our next-door neighbors front-line opportunities to let our light shine and put love into practice.

Help me to be deliberate about building deeper relationships with my neighbors by meeting their needs whenever I can and being interested in their lives in general. When neighbors are without faith in you as their Savior, let me pay special attention to them so that I am very aware of openings to bring you into the picture in one way or another. Whatever it looks like in my context, however the chance arises, let me boldly love my neighbor – starting with the one next door. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.