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DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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For Patience, Prudence, and Prayers Regarding Politics

Loving Lord,
As political campaigns start to ramp up, attacks start flying, and opponents start slinging slander, help me keep a level head. Even though our politicians and voters are all flawed and imperfect, we are nonetheless tremendously blessed to have a government that is guided by our Constitution, and to have so many who are willing to serve in government positions. Protect them from sinister influences and evil agendas that have the potential to hurt, harm, or put anyone at risk. Guard us from being swept up in our culture’s tendency to elevate politics to a religious level. Prompt us instead to pray continually for those serving in office and those considering it. Let our words about politics and politicians be seasoned with salt, and may they be as positive, uplifting, and encouraging as possible at all times.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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For the Joy of Being Chosen

God of Grace,
As a believer, I am included among those you refer to as “a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession” (1 Peter 2:9). Don’t ever allow me to take these images of grace for granted! To be chosen by you means I am not yours by chance. Rather, from eternity, you had my name on your heart, and over the course of history, you oversaw every necessary detail both to secure my salvation and to bring me to it by faith. All this for me, and not because I personally earned or deserved it, but because grace prompted you to choose me! When I am down, discouraged, or disappointed, uplift me with the reminder of this simple truth: I am yours, personally chosen by you to be yours forever. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.