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For the Blessings of Books and Reading

Good Lord,
Thank you for the blessings of books, literature, and technology that makes the written word accessible in so many ways and forms. As our society becomes more and more visual and video-based, the benefits of reading are being lost. Too many are illiterate or struggle to read. Provide teachers, tutors, and technology to help all who are in need learn to read. 

It has also been said that leaders are readers. Move men everywhere to trade in their gaming consoles and screens for books more frequently. Edify and equip them through the words and wisdom of others, and direct them to put their knowledge into practice. Bless others through their learning and application. Foster in them a love for reading that naturally flows into time in your Word, where you provide the richest blessings of all. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Wisdom

Lord God,
Grant me wisdom. Each day is filled with countless decisions. While some of them are weightier than others, I want to make good decisions in all areas of life. I can acquire knowledge through books and research, but knowledge requires wisdom to apply it. The world has its own ideas about wisdom, but I desire the wisdom provided by your Spirit and guided by your Word. Enable me to walk wisely in step with your Spirit. Enlighten me through your Scriptures to acquire a wisdom like Solomon, and let the blessing of that wisdom stretch out to reach others, too. May my every use of wisdom reflect any and all glory and honor back to you.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Know Your Will

Sanctifying Spirit,
Grant me the wisdom and understanding necessary to know your will. In our Christian freedom, you allow us so many daily paths to take and choices to make. And even when believers choose different paths and make different choices, they can all be pleasing in your sight. So as I seek to know your will in my life, I do not expect or anticipate some signal or sign from you regarding every single decision, since you have made no promise to provide them.

However, since you have promised to grant me wisdom and understanding when seeking your will, this I ask for boldly. Knowing also where you provide wisdom and understanding, direct me to your Word to find what I need. Help me to know you better and to seek to understand your words and actions over the course of history, which have blessed and served your people in countless ways. Then, use everything I learn about you to better guide me to carry out your will for my life. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Good Governments

Heavenly Ruler,
You established governments to lead and rule and to be a blessing to the nations and people under them. Through them you intend to establish peace and order that contribute to the well-being of their citizens. Because their decisions and actions affect so many, surround those in government with the wisdom and counsel of many advisors. Grant humility to those in positions of authority. Lead them to be willing to listen to those around them and to weigh all the pertinent considerations when establishing policies and laws. Protect their hearts and minds from ungodly and corrupt influences, and let your Spirit guide them in any and every way possible.

Reward good and commendable governments with supportive citizens who honor and respect their leaders. In this way, let them be a blessing to each other for the greater good. Curb crime, disobedience, and disorder everywhere, allowing governments to give the bulk of their attention to how best to serve. When tensions rise between governments, provide peacemakers on all sides who are committed to avoiding any hostilities or military conflicts. Let them be encouraged to go to great lengths to establish and maintain peace, so that during such times, your Church might diligently carry out her work of seeing the gospel spread rapidly to the ends of the earth. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Keep on Learning

God of all Wisdom,
Give me the humility to keep on learning. When I feel overconfident in my own knowledge and am arrogant regarding my intellect, humble me. Show me how little I truly know and how much I have to learn. 

In our world today, we are surrounded by unlimited information, virtually all of which is accessible in one way or another via the technology we carry around in our pockets. Give me discernment about what to learn, for there is no shortage of useless information, and not all learning edifies and builds up. 

Fill me with childlike wonder over the pursuit of knowledge. And, as I learn, let there be for me no greater joy in the pursuit of knowledge than that which is truly the beginning of wisdom: the fear of the Lord. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Faith-Filled Wisdom

All-Knowing God,
Not only are we fearfully and wonderfully made, but you have also given us the intellectual capacity to continuously seek out and discover the extent of how marvelously you have designed us. Thank you for the gift of knowledge and wisdom, along with the desire to stretch ourselves in pursuit of it. Reward those who are willing to read and study great minds and thinkers because they value understanding and intellect

Ultimately, however, since wisdom without trust and faith in you will always be limited and lacking, I pray that everyone in pursuit of higher learning and greater intellect will eventually be led to you. While worldly wisdom is beneficial for mankind, it cannot reach beyond this life. That kind of wisdom comes only from faith and is granted only by your Spirit. When we have this kind of wisdom from the Word, it is a blessing both to us and to our fellowman when we practice it. Guide us then, both to acquire and to apply your wisdom.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For the Wisdom to Apply Your Word

Holy Spirit,
You are the source of enlightenment and wisdom. You attach blessings to both worldly wisdom and wisdom from your Word. While both are valuable, today I ask you to grant me wisdom in applying your Word. It is one thing to be familiar with your Word and to know your Word, but I ask that you increase in me the wisdom to apply your Word. When I see room to grow in my own life spiritually, it is seldom because I lack the knowledge of what to do or say in any given situation, but rather the wisdom to apply it.

The Bible promises blessing not just to those who hear the word, but who also put it into practice. And, while it is often the large scale feats of faith that are on my radar, make me wise to see and act on the many small scale acts of faith all around me on a daily basis. These are every bit as important in your eyes and also serve your people in meaningful ways. Grant me, Spirit, a rich measure of your wisdom so that I may continue to grow and develop in my life of sanctification. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Exercise My Christian Freedom Wisely

Precious Savior,
Guide me with your wisdom when living in my Christian freedom. Since you have made us saints by your grace through your blood, we are no longer slaves to the law. Since you kept the law perfectly in our place, it no longer terrifies or condemns us, but guides and directs us. We are free.

In my Christian freedom, however, I still need the Spirit’s wisdom when considering my words and actions. Help me to ask wise questions before exercising it. Is it beneficial, prudent, or profitable for my neighbor or me? Might the expression of my Christian freedom in a certain situation cause a fellow believer to stumble? Could the expression of my Christian freedom be a stumbling block hindering an unbeliever from giving attention to the gospel? Is it possible that the expression of my Christian freedom in one area of life could spill over into sin in another area? I am free, but help me use that freedom wisely in ways that serve and build up your church and honor and glorify you.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Good Advice to Others

All-Knowing Lord,
Give me knowledge and wisdom when others seek counsel or advice from me. I want to be able to provide sound guidance that is a blessing. Help me to be a source of clarity for those who are confused and one who gives prudent direction to those unsure of what to do next. Since you are the source of all of these things, I come to you to ask that you dispense them generously for the sake of others. Then, when I pass along your counsel and others experience favorable results, provide me with the opportunity to acknowledge you before them, that they might learn to praise you and to seek your wisdom as well. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Wisdom

God of all wisdom,
Daily I am faced with numerous decisions to make. Some of those decisions do not carry much weight, while others do. Regardless, whether big or small, give me the wisdom to make wise decisions. 

Funnel wisdom to me in many ways. Help me to take note of it in my reading. Let me recognize it when I hear it spoken through others. Lead me to retain it when I learn it through my own personal experiences. Surround me with wise people who are willing to share their knowledge and understanding with me, and give me the humility to listen. Then, as you equip me with wisdom, guide me to apply it at every opportunity. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.