DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

For Pentecost

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. On this particular Sunday, many Christian churches are celebrating the Day of Pentecost. On that day, as prophesied in the Old Testament, you showered your saints with the Spirit, poured out in a stunning, miraculous display experienced by all who were present. But the greatest miracle was not the sound of rushing wind. It wasn’t the appearance of what looked like tongue-shaped flames of fire on everyone’s heads. The greatest miracle was not even that people of all different languages understood what was being said. No, the greatest miracle was – and always is – that your Spirit turns stone-cold unbelieving hearts into believing hearts of faith, burning with the confidence of the gospel and the desire to make it known. Pour out your Spirit on your Church today and always, so that as we carry out her work with your Word, you continue to work your mighty miracle of faith in many.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

To Reflect on Christmas

Savior God,
During this week of Christmas, provide extra time for reflection. Prompt believers to pause and pray, to set aside time in the midst of the busyness to get lost in the wonder of Christmas and its significance. Lead Christians to slow down and soak in their salvation and all of the rich realities that accompany it. 

Move unbelievers to ponder as well. Whether they are indifferent, uncertain, curious, skeptical, or even averse to Christianity, intervene in their lives as you see fit, to coax them to contemplate the account of Christmas. As they reflect on it, raise up questions and concerns in their hearts that drive them to desire answers. Leave their hearts unsettled until they search your Scriptures, and then through the power of your mighty Word, let the Spirit stir their souls and lead them to faith and the assurance of their salvation.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.