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DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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To Guard Against What Doesn’t Last

Blessed Redeemer,
If I want to be ready for you return on the Last Day, it means not only focusing on what lasts – your Word – but also guarding against what doesn’t. There is much in this world that begs for my attention. While much of it may be good, there is so much that is merely fleeting, passing away like the rest of the world. Guard me from being consumed by these distractions, from being overly concerned about what won’t last at the expense of your words and promises that will. See that I am detached from what is temporal and tuned in to what is eternal. Keep me from worry and anxiety over the little things and direct me to be invested in what matters while I watchfully wait for your return. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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To Have an Eternal Perspective

Eternal Lord,
When I become fixated on the here and now, I easily forget about how short-lived this life is. That’s when the things that should matter don’t necessarily matter and the unimportant stuff carries greater weight than it should. Help me to sort those things out. Give me discernment to distinguish the trivial and fleeting from the significant and lasting. 

In order to function this way, I have to have an eternal perspective. I have to remember not only that my ultimate home is in heaven, but also that I want to make sure it’s filled up with as many as possible. So keep me from being consumed with the things I have to do to be liked by others. Instead, let me serve them with an eternal perspective that both seeks and creates openings to bring you into the picture. Rather than chasing after success and money merely to establish a comfortable life here, help me see where such things could bless and influence others from a kingdom perspective. Remind me, as often as it takes, that I am not in this world at this time just for here and now, but to make an eternal difference. Use me to that end.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.