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For Success Wherever Your Word Is Spread

Holy Spirit,
Grant tremendous success wherever your Word is proclaimed. Scripture is more accessible than it has ever been, so I pray that wherever it is heard and read, your Spirit works through it to guide souls out of the darkness of unbelief into the beautiful, bright light of faith. Stifle and thwart every effort of the evil one to quiet your Word. Bless the work of missionaries, preachers, teachers, singers, writers, and any other artists who seek to make your Word known, and let your kingdom come through their efforts. Increase curiosity for your Word, so that many are willing to seek its wisdom and truth. Let your Word endure and thrive everywhere, and wherever it spreads, let the salvation of many souls follow.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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To Diminish Our Appetite for Violence

Patient Lord,
Our culture seems to be infatuated with an excess of horror, gore, and violence, always raising the shock levels of each and normalizing what in the past was considered extremely disturbing. In addition to these unhealthy cravings, we often see the line between good and evil blurred in movies and stories. What is sinister and even satanic is celebrated. The villain is the victor, while the hero is often vilified and shamed. 

Such interests aren’t innocent. They are not harmless. They shape how we think and act. Yet, in the midst of all of these influences, we still act surprised that people could ever actually commit the heinous and horrifying crimes that fill our real-life headlines. 

Forgive us, Lord. Cure our bloodthirsty lust and curb our cravings for cruelty. Redirect our entertainment interests to whatever is right, pure, noble, and good. Fill us with what encourages and uplifts. Inspire us to demonstrate acts of kindness and generosity toward our neighbor. Use us as believers to pave the way in positively influencing others as we counter the darkness and let our light shine. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.