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DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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To Focus on Others in Conversation

Devoted Savior,
Whenever I have opportunities to interact with others, help me be more engaged and attentive. It’s natural for us to default to making conversations about us; what isn’t natural is deliberately being interested in the other speaker. Steer me away from my tendency to shift the focus back on me and prompt me to ask better questions that reflect genuine curiosity about the other person. The better equipped I am in expressing interest and attention to others, the more valued and appreciated they feel. Help me grow in this area so that whenever others walk away from a conversation with me, they are more blessed than stressed. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

DAILY PRAYERS FOR GUYS

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To Reply to Others With Gentleness

Gentle Savior,
Help me remain in control of how I respond to others. Just because our society has normalized rage-filled responses any time a person is set off doesn’t mean you permit it. Instead, let our responses be filled with gentleness and self-control. Forgive us for knowingly and intentionally allowing ourselves to be drawn into divisive dialogues that will feed our sinful desire to quarrel and fight. Guard our hearts from such temptations and grant us wisdom to avoid the allure of arguing. If my conversations are always to be seasoned with salt, dear Lord, give me the discipline to be slow to respond. Doing so will not only allow me time to carefully choose the words I use, but also to consider how my response could be taken by others. Finally, give me the discernment to know when it’s wise to avoid providing a response that I may regret, and the humility to realize that my opinion is not so valuable that I need to express it about everything going on around me. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.