How To Pray For Your WorkSample

The prayer that Jesus taught his disciples ends with a request to be spared from trials and to be saved from evil.

“Do not bring us to the time of trial, but rescue us from the evil one” (Matthew 6:13).

Many trials come up at work. Perhaps your boss acts harshly. Or you were expecting a critical sale that suddenly falls through. Or a coworker quits and lets you down.

In each of these trials you may be tempted to sin. You might be tempted to retaliate against someone at work, or to manipulate the numbers on which your performance is judged, or to cut corners in your own work.

In your prayers, you can ask God to be spared from trials and temptations. And when trials do come, you can ask God to protect you from the power of evil.

Evil has power in the workplace today, but God is stronger. By praying before the start of each workday, you can connect with God the source of strength.

Prayer:

Our Father in heaven, __________________ be your name. [List your own words to describe God.]

Your kingdom come __________________. [List the places or the problems where you need God.]

Your will be done.

Give me today __________________. [List exactly what you need from God.]

Forgive me for __________________. [List anything for which you need forgiveness.]

I forgive __________________. [List anyone you need to forgive.]

Save me from __________________. [List your temptations.]

Rescue me from __________________. [List your fears.]

Yours are the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

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