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To Defend and Protect Others

Strong Father,
You created and called us to come to the defense of others – to protect those in danger and intervene on behalf of those who are victims of wrongdoing. When we stand idly by and do nothing, or pass off the responsibility to someone else, others are hurt and harmed because of our passivity. Forgive us for our indifference and our failure to lean into the responsibilities that are ours to carry out. Spur on mature and godly men to lead by example for the next generation. Raise up young men to disconnect from distractions and actively engage in the world around them. Fill men everywhere with faith and fortitude to look out for others. Make them vigilant and willing to do whatever is in their power when the safety and security of others calls for it.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Be Mindful of My Physical Health on the Weekends

Gracious Lord,
Weekends can be challenging when it comes to my physical health. During the weekdays, when daily routines are in place, eating healthy and staying active or working out come more naturally. I find it easier to stay on track with my health goals when that structure is in place. Weekends, however, can throw off those healthy patterns and plans that are in place Monday through Friday.

Since my actions and behaviors follow my thinking, give me a healthy mindset leading up to and during the weekends. Keep me from viewing weekends as some sort of reward for good behavior during the week, where I can disregard healthy habits and good choices. Rather than seeing the weekend as a break to treat myself and indulge, give me a more balanced perspective to appreciate its flexibility and freedom, allowing me to enjoy the pleasures of food and drink in moderation. In place of regular workouts, let me find satisfaction in fun, active alternatives that keep me from remaining sedentary all weekend. Grant me also the contentment of allowing the weekend to provide my body and mind with the necessary rest and margin I need as well. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Be Proactive in My Evangelism Efforts

Zealous Savior,
You call me to always be prepared to give an answer to anyone who asks me to give the reason for the hope that I have (1 Peter 3:15). Indeed, I do want to be ready when such situations arise. But I also pray that you push me to be very deliberate in my witnessing efforts. As much as I want to be well-equipped and qualified to offer thoughtful responses about you and my faith in you when others have questions, stretch me to be more proactive. Help me identify openings in conversations that provide opportune times to bring you into the story. Let my faith flatten my fears and prompt me to be your bold ambassador. Protect me from my own passivity and generate in me a burning desire to evangelize and carry on the mantle of mission work that so many believers have faithfully fulfilled before me. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.