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For Those Faithfully Serving Behind the Scenes

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. Thank you for those quietly serving behind the scenes. Thank you for the toilet that works because of the retired plumber who came in during the week and used his gifts to fix it. Thank you for those who attentively care for the property and landscaping so that our open door is not an eyesore on Sunday morning. Thank you for those willing to get their hands dirty for the sake of a clean and tidy sanctuary that sets the tone for worship. Thank you for those serving in a hot kitchen to bake the refreshments enjoyed by many. You provide your people with gifts to humbly serve behind the scenes, not for praise or recognition, but with faithful, gratitude-filled hearts, eagerly making the most of these opportunities to love you and us. Thank you for them.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Bless Parent/Teacher Relationships

God of Wisdom,
As students make their way back into classrooms, see that they grow this school year in wisdom and in spirit. To help facilitate their growth, please foster a healthy relationship between parents and teachers. When they are on the same page and enjoy healthy communication, students benefit greatly. Give parents the humility to accept responsibility when their children have contributed to creating undesirable learning environments or classroom settings, and make them willing to work with teachers to address any concerns or behavior. Give teachers patience, understanding, and the humility to recognize that certain situations in homes can sometimes adversely affect a student’s ability to engage or participate in learning. Provide ample support for teachers and faculty, and let parents feel heard and listened to in a way that builds trust between them. Remind parents that teachers are trained professionals who are qualified to instruct their children, and give them confidence in their ability to do so. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For the Willingness to Be Flexible

Selfless Savior,
When situations call for it, grant me a willing and gentle spirit to be appropriately flexible. By nature, I can be set in my ways, making it easy to dig my heels in when I am required to step out of my comfort zone. I would prefer that others see the wisdom of doing things my way and just let me call the shots. When I feel that my way is the best way, give me the humble curiosity to consider alternative views and to welcome suggestions or counsel from others. Give me a willingness to defer to others and to sacrifice my own personal preferences for their sake. Let my flexibility serve as an example to inspire others to be more malleable and adaptable in their interactions, too, as the gospel frees us to be. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Trust Your Timing

Patient Lord,
The entire universe operates according to your schedule. Time itself is your own creation, and by it you govern and oversee all things. Therefore, forgive me for so often slipping back into thinking that my timing is best. It reflects just one of the many ways I deceive myself into thinking I am the one in control. In your mercy, be patient with me when I am frustrated because life doesn’t happen according to my timeline. Replace my frustration with faith. Give me the humility to know that I could never top your perfect timing, and the confidence to trust your timing. When you promise to work out everything for the good of those who love you, that also means you’ll do it at just the right time. Since you orchestrated all of history to enter the world as Savior at just the right time, surely there is no one better equipped to oversee all the details and timing of my life than you.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Those Who Coach

Dear God,
Since you have created each of us with such unique skills and interests, not everyone gravitates toward playing sports. But for those who do, or who have children who do, we thank you for individuals who give their time to the demands of coaching. Solid coaches can leave a significant impact on their players long after their competitive days are over. They teach discipline, hard work, and respect. They model patience with teammates who are struggling, players who are challenging to manage, and parents who are abrasive or out of line. Coaches who find joy in fostering positive teamwork teach a valuable life lesson for their players. Winning can provide a teachable moment for humility, and a loss opens the door for teams to learn to lose with grace. Thank you for the dedication and sacrifice of coaches to enrich the lives of many. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Be More Respectful of Others

Humble Savior,
Teach us to respect others. As our society continues to encourage and celebrate individualism and the importance of being true to oneself, the collective good often suffers. A me-centric worldview doesn’t see the need or value of respecting others. So it shouldn’t surprise us to see children disrespect their parents. We don’t respect the opposite sex. We don’t respect those in uniform dedicated to protecting and serving. We don’t respect the government or those in authority. We don’t respect the elderly, but often treat them as an inconvenience or a burden. Respect and self-centeredness can’t coexist. 

So humble us. Forgive our selfish tendencies. Restore respect to our society, starting with me. Lead me to speak well of others and give honor where it is due. Give me Jesus’ heart and attitude, seeking to put others first, assuming the best of them, and humbly elevating the greater good above my own self-serving interests.  

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Correct with Your Word

Lord God,
When you call us to proclaim your Word, it is primarily so that others may hear the good news of the gospel, since there is no other way mankind can know what you have done to save him. But your Word doesn’t only provide the gospel; it also offers correction. Help us remember to use it for that purpose and give us the confidence to do so. Guard us from both the extreme of Pharisaical piety that is too eager to correct others, and also from a timidity that avoids it altogether. Since sanctification is your work, and your work is carried out through your Word, lead us to rely on it and on you to direct us along paths of righteousness. We cannot know the right way unless we know your way, and we have no desire or ability to walk in your steps unless you work in us that desire and ability. Lead others to accept correction with humble hearts, and us to offer it with humble hearts as well. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Strong Followers

Humble Savior,
I know the importance of praying for leaders, but I often overlook the blessing of solid, strong followers. Thank you for those who have the humility to follow others in leadership. Use them to uplift and uphold leaders through their encouragement and validation. Give followers the ability to ask good questions of their leaders that challenge them without being abrasive or disrespectful. Make them willing to carry out the necessary work as directed by those in charge, even when that work is difficult or unpleasant. Prompt them to pray for their leaders, speak kindly of them and to them, and in every possible way, show their love and support so that the labor of leaders is a joy and delight. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Work on My Weaknesses While Also Embracing Them

Sanctifying Spirit,
You bless us with unique talents and abilities, and have created us to be strong-suited in certain areas of life. Thank you for the unique ways you enable us to use our gifts to serve and contribute meaningfully. Just as each of us has strengths, we are also aware of our weaknesses. In those areas of weakness in which we can grow, give us the drive to do so, since our lives in Christ compel us to give our best as we focus on growth and personal development over the course of our lives. Give us a healthy desire for improvement, without crossing the line into perfectionism. Help us also see the blessings of weaknesses, for when we are weak, we are reminded that you are strong. Being aware of my weaknesses helps sustain my humility, which in turn leads me to lean even more on you for strength. So, while I work to grow and develop where I am weak, balance that effort in me with a deeper appreciation for all the ways you generously provide wherever and whatever I am lacking. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For the President

Sovereign Lord,
Surround the President of the United States with guidance, wisdom, and maturity through councils, committees, and confidants who genuinely have the best interests of the American people at heart. Grant him the humility to seek and accept direction from others and the confidence to make difficult decisions for the greater good. Move him to lead with integrity and honesty, not seeking to shift blame when wrong, but being quick to take responsibility for poor judgment or mistakes. Help him to learn from his errors so that he is always growing and developing his leadership skills. Bestow on him the ability to demonstrate a gentle and compassionate spirit when necessary, and the willingness to be firm whenever appropriate. Lead him to prioritize prudence over popularity and to exercise discernment to avoid division whenever possible. When the gravity of his responsibilities weighs on him, or his heart is troubled, give him peace of mind. You alone, Lord, know what is in his heart, and you alone can change and transform his heart to suit your perfect purposes. Do so as you see fit, to bless both his leadership and those he leads. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.