Tag: preparation

DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

adbLeave a comment

To Dream and to Do

Dear Lord,
You created us with a unique capacity to envision what could be and to imagine possibilities. We are indeed fearfully and wonderfully made in these ways and so many others, for which we are extremely grateful. Nevertheless, without any action, dreams never take shape and become reality. Therefore, make me also a man of action, someone with the self-discipline not just to dream, but to do. Guide me with the discernment to balance between being overly cautious in preparation, resulting in unnecessarily long delays, and being too hasty to rush into action without enough preparation. Keep me from being frozen by indecision and give me a willingness to fail forward, confident that corrections and adjustments are always a part of progress. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

adbLeave a comment

To Set the Tone for Sunday Worship

Good Lord,
One of the best ways to prepare for worship on Sunday is to set the tone on Saturday. Saturday is a day that is often set aside for projects and recreation, each of which are blessings in their own right. I am grateful for those opportunities, but also ask that you help me approach them with balance in mind. Guide me to avoid overexerting or exhausting myself so much that I am still worn out on Sunday morning, providing an extra and unnecessary obstacle in the way of worship. 

Let me set aside even a small portion of time each Saturday both to reflect on last week’s worship and message, and to prepare for worship tomorrow. Where resources are available for me to look ahead at the Scriptures, hymns, or songs, help me establish the practice of readying myself with them, if even just briefly looking over them. As I go to bed tonight, let my prayers include the request to wake up refreshed and with a spirit that is eager to gather together with others in your house for worship. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.