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To Make the Most of My Mind

Holy Father,
You created mankind with a mind that affords us the unique abilities to think critically, to reason, to create, and to dream. Truly we are fearfully and wonderfully made! Through these gifts of intellect and imagination, you have ushered in countless advancements and blessings that have served us in all walks of life. While these gifts have also been abused and utilized for evil purposes, I pray that you frustrate and prevent all such efforts in the future.

Ironically, many of those same blessings and advancements that were created by brilliant and creative minds can also hinder and suppress creative and critical thinking. Keep me from being sucked into scrolling on my screen and soaking in mind-numbing content. When I choose to watch something, let it be constructive, edifying, or with purpose, or at least limit whatever is nothing but pure entertainment.  Compel me to be deliberate about how I manage my time, so that I allow margin to simply think and dream. Curb any mindless behaviors in my life so that I maximize my mind’s mental capacity to the fullest. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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For Faith-Filled Wisdom

All-Knowing God,
Not only are we fearfully and wonderfully made, but you have also given us the intellectual capacity to continuously seek out and discover the extent of how marvelously you have designed us. Thank you for the gift of knowledge and wisdom, along with the desire to stretch ourselves in pursuit of it. Reward those who are willing to read and study great minds and thinkers because they value understanding and intellect

Ultimately, however, since wisdom without trust and faith in you will always be limited and lacking, I pray that everyone in pursuit of higher learning and greater intellect will eventually be led to you. While worldly wisdom is beneficial for mankind, it cannot reach beyond this life. That kind of wisdom comes only from faith and is granted only by your Spirit. When we have this kind of wisdom from the Word, it is a blessing both to us and to our fellowman when we practice it. Guide us then, both to acquire and to apply your wisdom.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.