How To Pray For Your WorkSample

When Jesus’ disciples asked him how to pray, he gave them a model which is now commonly known as “The Lord’s Prayer.” 

This prayer can be a template for you as you pray for each workday.

Jesus started his prayer with a sentence praising God. 

“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name” (Matthew 6:9).

If you tend to start your workday preoccupied by problems or worries that press on your mind, begin your prayers with a sentence that praises God. This shifts your focus from the problem to the one who has the solution.

Jesus used the word “hallowed” which means “sacred” to tell God how good he is. You can use whatever adjectives come to your mind to describe God. For example, you might call God loving, just, compassionate, powerful, or generous. 

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.