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For the Gift of Creativity

Most Splendid Creator,
You have made mankind so special and unique in extraordinary ways that distinguish us from the rest of your creation. Thank you for the gifts of creativity that you pour out on so many. The human mind can troubleshoot and problem-solve in ways that display marvelous ingenuity. Those who work with their hands in the trades devise time-saving hacks and creative solutions to fix and repair. Managers of the home drum up innovative ways to organize, store, and clean. Individuals with the gifts to dance and design, to sing and to sculpt, to paint and perform, all bring inspirational and expressive beauty to the arts. In these and countless other ways, Lord, may you continue to allow the crown of your creation to shine brightly as we give our creative best, magnifying you through it all.   

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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For the Wonder of Our Created World

Mighty God,
You have provided us with so much variety and splendor in creation that leaves us standing breathlessly in awe before you. When we consider how ordinary and bland our world could have been, but then observe the wonder all around us, how can our reaction be anything other than to praise and glorify you? Forests are littered with unique plants and trees to sustain the diverse range of animals living there, while providing us with meandering paths that invite us into peaceful escapes. The grandeur of towering mountain ranges reflects your might and magnitude, while the simple flat plains capture the vast expanse of relatively untouched landscapes. The oceans hide countless worlds and species still to be discovered, while the skies and space beyond them tease us to explore and question so much that is still unknown about our universe. Thank you, God, for the beauty of creation and for our ability to appreciate it and marvel at you because of it. May we always steward it well as a reflection of our gratitude and praise.  

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.