Prayer Before Work
How to pray in the morning before work
When praying before starting work try to find a space where you can be alone to pray. It may also be helpful to use the same space each time, as this helps to minimize distractions. Here we follow in the footsteps of Jesus. He would frequently retreat away from the crowds to pray before he needed to make important decisions or minister to those in need. (for example, before he chose who should be his apostles, see Luke 6:12-13). If your time is short, you may wish to say a simple work prayer such as:
“Father, I give you everything I am. I give you all the anxieties and fears I hold, and all the hopes and aspirations I have for this day. Please bless each working moment and inspire my words, thoughts and deeds for your glory and praise. Amen.”
If you have longer, you could repeat one line of this prayer and mediate on all the different elements. For example, “I give you everything I am” – you could bring before God your talents, your thoughts, your possessions, family, work decisions, etc. “I give you all the anxieties and fears” – here you could think about any specific things that are concerning you about your work or perhaps a work colleague and give these over to Him now.
Prayer before Work
Dear Lord, today, I offer you myself.Come breathe your life into my working day.
Cause me to awake, to embrace the moment, and to go in Your name.
Today, thank you that I can run without fear, serve with kindness,
and walk with You in this great adventure.
Amen.
(a short prayer before starting work from www.lords-prayer-words.com)
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Catholic prayers for work
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Morning Prayer Before Work
A short (2.30min) prayer for God's peace and energy for the day ahead:-
Go where your best prayers take you
Frederick Buechner American writer and theologian, b.1926
A prayer for a good day at work
Father, please come by your power and bless my decisions and actions in my workplace today. Thank you that you are always with me, your presence and great power surrounds me, and your wonderful love holds me safe. May this love shine out of me to everyone I encounter in my work this day. Lord, I will trust in you always. Amen.
What is the best psalm to read before work?
One of the best psalms to meditate on is Psalm 23. This is a beautiful prayer which recalls God’s guidance, protection and eternal goodness:
“The LORD is my shepherd; I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” (v.1-3a) Before commencing work, take time to allow God to restore and refresh your inner being.
“He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.” (v3b) God will uphold you and direct your decisions today as you trust in Him.
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Perhaps you are facing a difficult meeting or conflict with a work colleague? God does not promise to fix all our problems, but he does promise to be with us and protect us as we go through the storms in life.
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil.” (v5) Perhaps there is someone who is opposed to what you are trying to achieve in your workplace? If what you intend to do is for His Kingdom, God will anoint you for this task.
“My cup overflows. Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the LORD's house forever.” (v5b-6) (Psalm 23, NHEB version) Finally, we are reminded that God will always provide for us, and his blessing is abundant (compare with Jesus’s words recorded in Luke 6:38). Ultimately the provision we have in life is from the Lord, not from our pay cheque.
Prayer for work guidance
Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.
(Dr. Howard Thurman)
May we not do work because we think we ought to. Rather, may we "come alive" and see where that leads us. This will be different for all of us. It may be that we are currently in a job which does not cause us to come alive, it's more about drudgery than living. Here you may want to ask God for his guidance. Perhaps there is training or education that you could take that would enable you get to the place you believe God is calling you to?
A prayer for renewal in my work life
It may be that you are employed in a job that you originally felt "called" to do, but for whatever reason, you have lost motivation. Here you might want to try praying these words before you start your day:-
Lord, I offer you my work
I give you the disappointment I feel
I surrender by disillusionment
I confess my weakness
Reconnect me with You
I want to live again
To be fully alive
Stir in me a new song
May I sing for joy
Envision my mind
Equip my hands
Anoint my feet
Empower my voice
For your service
and your work
This day and everyday
Amen
(a modern prayer for work from www.lords-prayer-words.com)
Prayer of Thanks
Filling our hearts with gratitude to God can transform the way we see the day ahead...
Prayer For Direction in Work
(For those who are uncertain about the work they are in)Lord, I feel confused about life at the moment
I'm not sure I'm in the right place
Thank you that wherever I am
You have gone before
You turn the night into day
Sadness in joy
And mourning into dancing
Help me to live in this place
And through my serving
Bring daylight, laughter and rejoicing
Amen
You may also want to ask for His patience and perseverence as you continue the work you are committed to.
(a modern prayer for work from www.lords-prayer-words.com)
Short Prayer Before Work
Catholic Prayers
O Lord Jesus Christ, Only-begotten Son of your eternal Father:
You have said with your holy lips: "Without Me, you can do nothing."
My Lord, I embrace your words with my heart and soul,
and bow before your goodness and say:
Help me, your unworthy servant,
to complete this, my present undertaking,
in the name of the Father and of the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
And After Work
O Most sweet Jesus,
You are the fulfillment of all blessings.
Fill my soul with joy and gladness and save me.
Grant that your Name be glorified:
for not to us,
but to your Name are forever due honor, glory, and adoration.
Amen
Morning Prayer
Join prayer poet Julie Palmer as she leads us in a beautiful morning prayer to say before starting work:-
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