Saints LightPrayer Before Work
A short offering of the workday to God, following St Paul's counsel to do everything for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31); written for this app. Pray it on the commute, before you open your first email, or as you start your shift.
The prayer
Lord God, you worked six days in creating the world, and your Son worked with his hands in the shop at Nazareth. I offer you the work of this day.
Give me a clear mind, a steady hand and a patient heart. Help me to work honestly and well, to treat the people I meet with respect, and to keep my temper when things go wrong. Let me be a quiet sign of your goodness to my coworkers.
Whatever I do today, may it be done for your glory and for the good of those I serve. Amen.
Pray it this week
Pray this before work every day this week, and at the end of the day notice one moment where it made a difference.
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Keep this prayer with you
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