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DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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To Appreciate the Blessing of Work

Gracious God,
While you created us to tend the garden and care for creation, the Fall forever corrupted our perfect relationship with the blessing of work. It is primarily our own sin and selfishness which drive our disdain for work. But, when we add deadlines, bosses on power trips, and self-centered co-workers to the mix, we find even more reasons to dread the workplace. 

Use us to provide an example that stands out from the negative perception of work that is so common in the world. Help us to recapture the positive relationship with work that you always intended. May we celebrate it as an outlet for creativity and problem-solving, and a place to provide purpose and meaningful contribution to a collective effort. Through our work, give us the satisfaction of overcoming obstacles and the joy of a job well done. Let our favorable speech, body language, and attitude toward our jobs stand out so much to others that they’re drawn to ask us for the reason behind it, then give us the courage to direct that conversation to you.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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For Those Going Through Change

Dear Jesus,
Be with those going through a major change in their lives right now that involves a new vocation or responsibilities. Single men who are becoming husbands will require added grace to sacrificially love their wives as Jesus loved the church. Those who were previously husbands, who for one reason or another find themselves returning to single hood, may need support and friendship to counter feelings of loneliness. And, where divorce is a factor, protect their hearts from impenitence and refuse to allow bitterness take root in them. 

Remove any fear and insecurity from those preparing to become fathers, and replace it with the Spirit-led confidence that you will equip them with what is needed for that role. Where others are transitioning from years of schooling into the workforce, or simply adjusting to a career change, bless them with a positive outlook, keep them eager to learn, and grant them the determination to be committed coworkers and work to hard to do their job well. Guide all others enduring change to faithfully lean on you throughout it.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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To Increase My Work Ethic

Lord God,
When you created a flawless universe and called Adam to oversee and care for it, you established work as a blessing and privilege. Since the Fall, however, we view work differently. We often associate work with toil, frustration, and futility. Rather than seeing it as the blessing you intend it to be, we often see it as a burden. 

Remind me that through my job, I am not just working for a manager, a CEO, or a company, but most importantly, for you. So when I give anything but my best, forgive me. Steer me away from trying to justify subpar or lazy work for one reason or another. You deserve my best effort at all times, and my workplace and neighbor are better served, too. There is a lack of work ethic among many men in our culture today that I ask you to turn around. Help men to rediscover the drive to produce and build and create. Fill them with meaning and purpose in their work, and help them find satisfaction in a job well done. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.