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DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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For Churches to Warmly Welcome Visitors

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. In this new year, many have made or will make resolutions to go to church. For some, this choice is fueled by a penitent awareness that they have sinfully been neglecting worship. For others, this commitment reflects a curiosity and desire to explore the Christian faith and learn more about it. Regardless of the reason, lead churches and regular church attenders be ready to greet with open arms any and all who walk through their doors in this new year. Let these visitors feel warmly welcomed by radical and loving hospitality extended by your people. Let law and gospel be clearly proclaimed in worship and allow the forgiveness and salvation of Jesus to be central to it. Send your Spirit to work in the hearts of all these visitors and use your Word to draw them closer into your church, the body of Christ.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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To Bless First-Time Visitors in Worship

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. However, there are many throughout the world setting foot inside your house for the first time ever who don’t know that. Thank you for their willingness to take this courageous step, and for whatever took place in their lives to prompt them to seek something in worship. Regardless of what it is they’re looking for, show them Jesus and the salvation that comes through faith in his name.

Remove any roadblocks or hindrances that could sour their experience, and see that they are warmly welcomed and looked after. Bless their worship and grant them such a favorable experience that they are eager to return. As you did on the first Pentecost, send your Holy Spirit and work on their hearts to open their eyes to the joy of forgiveness and the certainty of their salvation.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.