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To Keep My Pride in Check

Dear Lord,
Pride has been called the carbon monoxide sin, as its presence so often goes undetected in my life. It is a toxic poison that so easily seeps into my attitude and my thinking. My pride seeks to dethrone you in my life and assume the role of lord and master for myself. It demands to be recognized and respected by others and refuses to back down or be wrong. My pride wants to magnify my name always more than yours.

But since pride is such a master at disguising itself, I don’t always recognize it. Pour out your Spirit in rich measure to help me pinpoint my pride and kill it before it assumes control in any situation. Help others around me tune into it as well, and when they see it in me, to firmly rebuke it when it arises. Enable me to keep my pride in check by daily submitting to you and seeking your will and direction for my life. Be patient with me and never tire of forgiving my rebellious pride and replacing it with your humble righteousness.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Musical Gifts in Worship

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. Thank you for those who preach the Word and serve the Sacrament. May their efforts continue to feed our faith as they keep us focused on Jesus and his saving work.

Working together with pastors in worship are those who use their musical gifts to guide God’s people in singing the good news of the gospel. Thank you for the musical variety you provide in worship through different instrumental and vocal gifts. Bless the time musicians put in practicing each week to play and sing in a way that strives for excellence in worship. Let them feel appreciated for all their efforts, and through their efforts, edify your people and glorify your name.  

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Speak Well of Others

Holy Father,
The Ten Commandments are intended to be a blessing, not a burden. In the Eighth Commandment you command us to speak the truth, especially regarding our neighbor. Falsehood and gossip can do great damage to others that is not easily undone. Lies bring into question the reputation and character of others that can ruin their good name.

When I lie, when I am dishonest, when I slander others, how I need the truth of your forgiveness! Cleanse not only my lips, but my heart as well, which is the spring from which my words flow. May my mouth always speak the truth, and always in love. Let my speech be useful in building others up rather than tearing them down, in defending others rather than defaming them, and in forgiving rather than fault-finding. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For God’s Presence

Ever-Present God,
Your promise to never leave or forsake me holds me up and helps me weather the ups and downs in life. To know that you are always present provides me with peace during times of turmoil and confidence in times of uncertainty. When I feel isolated or lonely, it is not because you have deserted me or turned your back on me, but often because I have drifted away from you. When my feelings betray me and the evil one seizes on them to try to convince me that you’ve given up on me, redirect my thoughts to what is right and true: your Word. Let your Word always remain in my heart, dwelling in me richly. Through it, keep me always close to you. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For the Joy of Play

Loving Father,
Thank you for the joy of play. We are so easily consumed by concerns and control in our day-to-day lives that we fail to realize how negatively this can affect us mentally and emotionally. Unfortunately, sometimes we confuse our need for a break, which is a good and necessary thing, with an escape, which can be a bad or sinful choice prompted by avoidance, that only ends up leaving us even worse off.

Play provides a healthy and fun outlet for us to avoid burnout, meltdowns, or breakdowns. Thank you for sports and outdoor activities, for light-hearted hobbies, and games. Thank you for pets, children, and goofy friends who allow us to relax and embrace play and downtime. Help me to prioritize it so that busyness and to-do lists don’t consistently crowd out play. Refresh and revitalize my body and mind through it, and in such a tightly wound world, use me as well to lead others to see the joy and benefits of taking time for play.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Know What to Pray For

Holy Spirit,
We have confidence that through you, the prayers that leave our lips are music to the Father’s ears by the time they reach him. Nevertheless, I admit that I don’t always know what to pray for, or that my priorities in prayer are often out of order. While I know and am confident that you both hear and answer my prayers, I ask for your direction to guide me in knowing what to pray for.

The Lord’s Prayer teaches us that spiritual concerns should outweigh our physical and temporal ones. Yet my prayers are often backwards in that regard. Help me to turn that around more and focus on the spiritual requests that build up your people and your kingdom. As I consider the needs of others, too, while I am often aware of their physical and earthly needs, make me mindful to pray for their spiritual needs even more. When others share prayer requests with a worldly focus, let me add to them prayers with a Word focus.  

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Those Enduring Change

Dear Lord,
I ask you to be with those experiencing significant changes in their lives. Those changes may be happening in the work place, in the home, in other social settings, or even in your church. They may include special circumstances or they may involve relationships that require adjustments.

Whatever the change is, guide and direct those going through it. While some thrive in the midst of change, many find it challenging to navigate. Assure them that what won’t change is your promise to be present with them at all times in every situation. Grant them patience and perseverance. Fill them with hope to see how you can bring good out of all things. Surround them with support to help them through this season of change, and provide them with the peace of knowing this too shall pass.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Be Ready for Battle

Lord Jesus,
We are at war. Daily the devil plots and schemes and carries out his plans to capture and kill. He does not give up. He is relentless. He battles for souls and refuses to ever hoist the white flag of surrender.

Nevertheless, the war has already been won! You were victorious, and by faith your victory is mine. In addition to assuring me of victory, you also provide me with all the armor necessary to fight and defend against every evil attack. But armor is only effective when it is worn. Therefore, lead me to take up your armor daily and protect myself with your sturdy Word and rock-solid promises. Let me fight valiantly to fend off every spiritual strike, with the confidence that I am never battling alone, but always with you at my side. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Those Unable to Worship

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. There are many who long to gather in church for worship this morning, but for a variety of reasons are unable to. For Christians in certain parts of the world, gathering together with other believers is a dangerous risk. For others, there is no Christian church that is faithful to your Word in close proximity. Still others suffer from health issues or a physical inability to attend worship. 

Provide all these believers with other opportunities to feed their faith. Thank you for technology that allows them watch worship and to hear your Word, even when they cannot be physically present. Surround them with caring Christians to encourage and uplift them, and provide them with pastors and missionaries to serve and care for their spiritual needs.  

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Respect the Belongings of Others

Holy Father,
The Ten Commandments are intended to be a blessing, not a burden. One of their intentions is to protect your gift of possessions, which you give us to manage and to enjoy. Give me an undivided heart that is guarded from loving material things more than you, the Giver. Rid my heart of all greed and in its place allow a spirit of contentment to flourish. 

When I see how richly you bless others, do not allow temptation to creep in and give way to plotting or scheming how I might acquire what doesn’t belong to me. Instead, lead me to celebrate your goodness in generously providing for them. Let me be a source of help to others in protecting and caring for what you have entrusted to them. Wherever fraudulent schemes are being secretly plotted by a few or blatant theft and robbery in broad daylight are being planned by many, intervene and foil such plans. Let justice be carried out whenever stealing takes place, and lead us all to respect and honor that which belongs to our neighbor. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.