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DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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To Follow Through and Finish Well

Faithful God,
There are plans and projects, tasks and responsibilities that are before me right now. While they differ in regard to both urgency and importance, I ask you to give me the drive to see them through. I want to be reliable, known as someone who does what he says he is going to do. Give me wisdom to break things down into manageable steps so that I can clearly see what my next action is. Instill in me the focus needed to stay on task and not be distracted by the whirlwinds of life all around me. When I am stuck, let me seek out the necessary guidance to get unstuck and move forward. Keep me from rushing through anything and doing it poorly, but instead taking the time to do it well.

I want to strive for excellence and give my best, mindful that I am not merely accomplishing checklists for the sake of getting things done, but am glorifying you in everything that I do. Since I seek your approval over all else, and am already assured of it through the achievements of Jesus, I am driven to give you and others my absolute best at all times. Bless my efforts as only you can.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Teachers

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for teachers. Their commitment in the classroom and their dedication to students easily goes unappreciated. Where history has raised up prominent people, teachers have played a prominent role in shaping them into who they became. Their drive to educate and help their students learn is commendable. Grant them patience with difficult students and those who learn differently, and the ability to push and challenge students who excel academically. Provide them with the resources they need to educate well. Establish good relationships between faculty and staff. Finally, thank you for the many different teachers you have placed in my own path to mold me into who I am today. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Good Advice to Others

All-Knowing Lord,
Give me knowledge and wisdom when others seek counsel or advice from me. I want to be able to provide sound guidance that is a blessing. Help me to be a source of clarity for those who are confused and one who gives prudent direction to those unsure of what to do next. Since you are the source of all of these things, I come to you to ask that you dispense them generously for the sake of others. Then, when I pass along your counsel and others experience favorable results, provide me with the opportunity to acknowledge you before them, that they might learn to praise you and to seek your wisdom as well. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Give Myself More Fully

Mighty God,
From the first word of creation, you have given yourself fully to your creation. You held nothing back in gifting us an absolutely stunning world and universe. Then, your commitment leapt to unimaginable heights through the incarnation, when you, the Creator, inserted yourself into creation as the God-man, Jesus Christ. Leaving nothing in the tank, you poured yourself out fully for all people as our Suffering Servant, the perfect sacrifice for sin.

Inspired by your commitment to me, I want to give myself more fully to you. Too often I play small. Frequently I treat your gift of time like an endless commodity, putting off priorities in favor of laziness or leisure. Replace such tendencies with a yearning desire to make a difference, to maximize my abilities and your gifts to enrich and bless those around me. And, since service in your kingdom reaps eternal blessings, use me in as many ways as possible to build it up and extend it. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Be Deliberate About My Sanctification

God my Redeemer,
You have rescued and redeemed me, not only from sin, but also for holy living. So often the days simply go by and I realize the only time I give thought to how I am living is when I’ve sinned or wronged someone else. While I confess those sins to you, let me add to them my lack of deliberate sanctified living. When I am not intentionally thoughtful about bearing fruit in my daily life, so often the old man in me takes control and defaults to selfish living. Sins of omission easily result. 

Stir up the new man in me to regularly give thought to my days, that I might consider the good I can carry out in serving others. Help me see every interaction with others as a possible good deed – one that honors you while also blessing my neighbor. Remind me of your encouragement to live such a good life, so that through my sanctified living, even those who are opposed to the cross in their unbelief may end up being drawn to you and praising you in faith. The world can be so very dark. Make me shine as brightly as I can by considering the daily opportunities you provide for me to do so.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Overcome Worship Frustrations

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. But… they can also be a source of frustration if I allow them to be. There can be elements of worship or styles of music that I don’t care for. I may find the sermons or the preaching to be formulaic and predictable. There are individuals who sometimes get under my skin. In short, there are always realities that I can turn into roadblocks to justify taking a pass on worship.

Yet any reason I might list to excuse myself from worship also serves as a double-edged sword, reminding me of my need for forgiveness. Let your gracious patience and with me and your boundless forgiveness always be enough to drive me to worship you. Let nothing hinder me from being in your presence where your Word is proclaimed and the Sacraments are dispensed. Turn every worship obstacle into an opportunity that can stretch and grow my faith and bless and serve my neighbor.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Honor Your Gifts of Marriage and Sex

Holy Father,
The Ten Commandments are intended to be a blessing, not a burden. When we rearrange or discard your commands according to our own wishes, we shouldn’t be surprised when things begin to unravel. Sadly, we see this damage play out in homes and families as a result of tearing apart your gifts of marriage and sex. Your intent was for these two blessings always – and only – to be enjoyed together. So much collateral damage has been caused by our insistence on treating these gifts separately and according to our own selfish views.

Forgive me for my role in contributing to the diminishing views of marriage and sex. Where I have objectified and lusted after women and glorified sex, I have been a part of the problem. Help me to speak well of marriage and hold it in high regard. When I see husbands and wives struggling or the topic of divorce becoming a part of the conversation, lead me to pray for those marriages. Compel all married couples to pursue you along with each other, and grant those who are single a spirit of contentment with their station in life, opening their eyes to the unique blessings you have for them. Guard all of our hearts from sexual temptation, and restore this precious gift to its rightful place within marriage.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Guidance in Decision Making

Holy Spirit,
Grant me clarity in my decision making. There are some decisions before me that carry more weight than others, and I need your guidance. Train me to look first to you and your Word for answers, for promises, and for direction in my decision making. Help me to be discerning in the advice I receive from others. Open my eyes to determine when counsel is wise and prudent, and when it is to be avoided or dismissed altogether. When my feelings cloud my judgment, equip me to manage them so they do not lead me to make poor decisions. Finally, when you do provide me with the clarity and peace of mind I am asking for, give me the confidence to move forward with my decision, to fully trust in you to bless it as you see fit, and to remember to thank you in my prayers and in my sanctified living.  

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Positive Influences

Almighty God,
Thank you for the leaders you have placed in my life to shape me into the man I am today, and to continue influencing me as I grow and mature. You have given me parents, coaches, teachers, pastors, family members, and many others who have left a great impression on me over the years. Lead me to express my gratitude to them for the way you have used them to leave such a positive impact in my life. 

I also want to follow in their footsteps and be a blessing to younger men who need positive role models. Display in me the characteristics of a godly man to provide them with a solid example. Where I fall short, let me model repentance and my own need for grace and forgiveness, so others see the power of the gospel at work through me. In these ways and many others, use me to demonstrate that strong Christian men are first and foremost followers of Christ.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Patience With the Unbelieving

Saving Lord,
Grant me wisdom and patience when dealing with those who don’t believe. When they are friends and family, let me be especially aware of how my day-to-day words and actions might shape their view of my Christian faith and more importantly, how they see you. I never want to be an obstacle in their way of seeking and ultimately finding you. 

When they mock me or make things difficult for me because of my faith, strengthen me to bear up under it and not to be shocked by any unbelieving behavior. Instead, use my resolve and unwavering faith in you even in the face of ridicule to leave them with a favorable impression of what committed faith looks like. Remove any fear or reluctance I might have in speaking the truth in love to them, especially when I have opportunity to point them to their Savior. In the Holy Spirit’s perfect timing, use me in any way possible to bring them to faith in you.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.