Workplace Prayers  Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. (Luke 18:1)
We go to church on Sunday, but what we do 24x7 matters. These are some workplace prayers to help you start the day while on the job.
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A Psalm for the Work World |
If we look at the challenges of work - watching our thoughts, guarding our actions, and policing our words to better serve Him during work, this Psalm may help.
Psalm 119:161-168 For Work
Sin and Shin
161 Rulers persecute me without cause,
but my heart trembles at your word.
162 I rejoice in your promise
like one who finds great spoil.
163 I hate and detest falsehood
but I love your law.
164 Seven times a day I praise you
for your righteous laws.
165 Great peace have those who love your law,
and nothing can make them stumble.
166 I wait for your salvation, LORD,
and I follow your commands.
167 I obey your statutes,
for I love them greatly.
168 I obey your precepts and your statutes,
for all my ways are known to you.
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Reading Psalm 25  touched me in a big way - thank you Lord.
This 22 verse prayer from David is fantastic for all, but especially for those feeling pressed by this world in which we live.
After reflection, I re-wrote some of the words for my Chlidren so they could understand it better.
Please take a look and be sure to read its original.
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[Psalm 25 for My Kids]
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Following his lead, an easy yoke.
His Lead |
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Just for today |
Matthew 6:9-15
"This, then, is how you should pray:
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.
For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father
will also forgive you.
But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive
your sins." |
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Father God
I am here on the Earth for a short time. You are the master of all I see and all there is.
What ever you want, your will, will come to pass.
Please give me your wisdom to work today for you. You have given me the ability to work. I do my work for you.
Please forgive my short comings while I love others even when they make me mad, or angry, or scared.
Lead me with your Holy Spirit in all I do, in all I say to keep me apart from this fallen world.
To honor you because of the gift you have given to me by the power of Christ's blood.
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Father, God bless all my family & friends in whatever it is that you know they may need this day! And may their life be full of your peace, prosperity and power as they seek to have a closer relationship with you. Amen.
Below is an illustration of God's redemptive nature - received via email - and now passed on to you.
 As I faced my Maker at the last judgment, I knelt before the Lord along with all the other souls.
Before each of us laid our lives like the squares of a quilt in many
piles; an angel sat before each of us sewing our quilt squares together
into a tapestry that is our life.
But as my angel took each piece of cloth off the pile, I noticed how
ragged and empty each of my squares was. They were filled with giant
holes. Each square was labeled with a part of my life that had been
difficult, the challenges and temptations I was faced with in every day
life. I saw hardships that I endured, which were the largest holes of
all.
I glanced around me. Nobody else had such squares. Other than a tiny
hole here and there, the other tapestries were filled with rich color
and the bright hues of worldly fortune. I gazed upon my own life and
was disheartened.
My angel was sewing the ragged pieces of cloth together, threadbare and empty, like binding air.
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[Quilt of Holes]
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Before you pray, remember what the Lord said through Ezekiel,
"30 "As for you, son of man, your countrymen are talking together about you by the walls and at the doors of the houses, saying to each other, 'Come and hear the message that has come from the LORD.' 31 My people come to you, as they usually do, and sit before you to listen to your words, but they do not put them into practice. With their mouths they express devotion, but their hearts are greedy for unjust gain. 32 Indeed, to them you are nothing more than one who sings love songs with a beautiful voice and plays an instrument well, for they hear your words but do not put them into practice." Ezekiel 33:21-33
Lord, my awesome Lord, Christ Jesus, my savior
I give you my heart, my soul, my mind, my strength
Do what you will with me
Thank you for your grace and love
Thank you for the things of this world that keep me alive for you
Thank you for the things of this world that keep my family alive for you
Through you, I pray for strength to walk your path
Through you, I pray for wisdom to discern your will
Through you, I pray to make the right decisions each day at work for you
Through you, I pray for your guidance to those I mistrust
Through you, I pray for those that have not yet accepted you
For this day, help me find peace
For this day, help me find joy
For this day, keep me from sin
I make this prayer in humility, fear and love
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Matthew 6:9-15
"This, then, is how you should pray:
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.
For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins."
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Praying with a deck of cards |
 It was quiet that day, the guns and the mortars, and land mines for some
reason hadn't been heard..
The young soldier knew it was Sunday, the holiest day of the week.
As he was sitting there, he got out an old deck of cards and laid them out
across his bunk.
Just then an army sergeant came in and said, 'Why aren't you with the rest
of the platoon?'
The soldier replied, 'I thought I would stay behind and spend some time
with the Lord.'
The sergeant said, 'Looks to me like you're going to play cards.'
The soldier said, 'No, sir. You see, since we are not allowed to have
Bibles or other spiritual books in this country,
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[Praying with a deck of cards]
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23rd Psalm for the Workplace |
The Lord is my boss, and I shall not want. He gives me peace, when chaos is all around me. He gently reminds me to pray and do all things without murmuring and complaining.
He reminds me that he is my source and not my job. He restores my sanity every day and guides my decisions, that I might honor him in all that I do.
Even though I face absurd amounts of emails, system crashes, unrealistic deadlines, budget cutbacks, gossiping coworkers, discriminating supervisors, and an aging body that doesn’t cooperate every morning, I still will not stop…..for He is with me!
His presence, His peace, and His power will see me through. He raises me up, even when they fail to promote me. He claims me as His own, even when the company threatens to let me go.
His faithfulness and love are better than any bonus check. His retirement plan beats every 401K there is! And, when it’s all said an done, I’ll be working for Him a whole lot longer…..and for that, I BLESS HIS NAME!!!
Amen.
Here is the Psalm 23 .
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A Prayer to Start the Day |
 My Worklife Prayer
Lord Jesus, as I enter this workplace, I bring Your presence with me. I speak Your peace, Your grace and Your perfect order into the atmosphere of my workplace.
I acknowledge Your Lordship over all that will be spoken, thought, decided and accomplished this day.
Lord Jesus, I thank you for the gifts and skills You have deposited in me. I do not take them lightly, but commit to using them responsibly and well.
Give me a fresh supply of truth and beauty on which to draw as I do my job today. Bless my creativity, my ideas, my energy so that even my smallest task may bring You honor.
Lord, when I’m confused, guide me-when I’m weary, energize me.
Lord, when I’m burned out, infuse me with the light of Your Holy Spirit.
May the work I do and the way I do it bring hope, life and courage to all who I come into contact with today.
And oh Lord, even in this day’s most stressful moments, may I rest in You.
In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen
Credits:
http://www.Journeyatwork.org/
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New Lyrics for Peter Frampton |
SHOW ME THE WAYRewritten from Frampton 1974
You know the melody, try these lyrics...I wonder why I'm reeling
There's ringing in my ears
And no one to relate to 'cept the sea
Who can I belive in
I'm kneeling on the floor
I'm looking for some grace who do I phone
The stars are out and shinning, but all I really want to know...
Oh won't you Lord to show me the way
I want you Lord ...show me the way
Well, I can see a reason
A purpose for my love
When someone puts me down and I submerge
I'm swimming in a circle
I feel I'm going down
There is God's lamb to heal my heart
Well Jesus gave us healing, but all I really want to know...
Oh won't you Lord show me the way (everyday)
I want you Lord ...show me the way
I want you Lord day after day
I wonder if I'm dreaming
I feel so unashamed
I can't belive this is happening to me
I want your spirit to work through me, and then I want to feel your love
Oh won't you Lord show me the way (everyday)
I want you Lord ...show me the way
I want you Lord day after day
Oh won't you show me the way (everyday)
I want you Lord ...show me the way
I want you Lord day after day
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