Prayer
Prayers for Work
For meetings, hard emails, commutes, and the workday moments that ask too much.
Revised by Ryan Borker, Chosen Portion Editor in Chief
A Prayer Before A Hard Meeting
Lord, make me clear, honest, and kind.
Keep my words from fear and pride.
Help me listen before I defend myself.
Give me courage for truth and patience for people.
Amen.
Scripture to Carry
Colossians 3:23, James 1:5, and Micah 6:8 help this prayer stay grounded in diligence, wisdom, justice, mercy, and humility.
Use This Prayer When
- A meeting has you bracing.
- You need to answer a hard message.
- You want your work to become faithfulness, not performance.