Tag: resilience

DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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To Appreciate Adversity

Mighty God,
We don’t pray for hardship or struggle for ourselves or others, yet through them, you discipline us and teach us perseverance. Since these blessings would be rare to come by apart from adversity, thank you for allowing difficulties to come into our lives. Use them to build us up into what you need us to be. Make us resilient and ready for future challenges. Lead us to lean on you and into you for determination and direction.  Stretch our gratitude to more deeply appreciate the degree of suffering you obediently endured in our place.  Change our mindset about struggles into one that welcomes them as learning experiences that pull us in closer to you.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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To Embrace Summer

Gracious Lord,
As the summer months officially begin, open my eyes to both the opportunities and the obstacles. Even a slightly different work, school, or social schedule during the summer can mean new or additional openings in my day for focused learning, exploring hobbies, expanding skills, or discovering new interests. Vacation and travel plans open doors to unique experiences and meeting new people. Thank you for these and so many other opportunities.

At the same time, getting out of the daily structure and routine can also throw off healthy habits. Exercise and workouts can fall by the wayside as a result. Regular worship and time in your Word can slip into inconsistency. When sleep patterns are thrown off, our days are often affected. Keep me alert to these challenges so that I remain resilient throughout any changes, and can welcome and embrace all that summer offers.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.