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DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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To Prepare for the Holidays

Dear Lord,
As October gives way to November, Thanksgiving and the holidays will be here soon. This time of year brings many opportunities for gathering together with family and friends, which can also usher in plenty of stress and anxiety. Keep me grounded in what matters – you – and guard me from over-scheduling and overcommitting myself and/or my family. Help those inclined to say yes to too much because they struggle with people-pleasing. Provide them with gracious and thoughtful responses to politely decline unnecessary activities or events. Let us manage our time well right now so that we allow opportunity for looking ahead and being well-prepared and ready for the upcoming weeks. In doing so, we can establish margin and boundaries to ensure that the holidays bring more blessing than burden.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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For a Clear Flow in Worship

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. There are many elements of worship every time we gather in your house. The goal of each of those elements is to highlight Christ and draw our attention to him. In doing so, the Holy Spirit creates, sustains, and strengthens our faith.

However, sometimes the variety of elements in worship can seem disconnected or confusing. This can be so overwhelming that any theme or main point is unclear or lost altogether, resulting in frustration or discouragement for worshipers. Guide pastors and worship planners to be aware of the importance of establishing a clear focus and connected flow in worship. Where encouragement can be given, may it always be done with a loving spirit and a concern for the whole body of worshipers and not simply personal taste or preference. In all our worship planning and efforts, lead us to continue to keep Christ at the center of worship. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.