Father of Light and Wisdom, thank you
for giving me a mind that can know and a
heart that can love. Help me to keep learning
every day of my life-- no matter what the
subject may be. Let me be convinced that all
knowledge leads to you and let me know how
to find you and love you in all the things you
have made. Encourage me when the studies
are difficult and when I am tempted to give
up. Enlighten me when my brain is slow and
help me to grasp the truth held out to me.
Grant me the grace to put my knowledge to
use in building the kingdom of God on earth
so that I may enter the kingdom of God in
heaven. Amen.
PRAYER FOR PREPARATION TO STUDY
Lord, I know you are with me and love me.
Give me peace of mind as I prepare for this
time of study. Help me to focus on my books
and notes, keep me from all distractions so
that I will make the best use of this time that
is available to me. Give me insight that I
might understand what I am studying and
help me to remember it when the time
comes. Above all, I thank you for the ability
to be able to study and for the many gifts
and talents you have given me. Help me
always to use them in such a way
that they honour you and do justice to
myself. Amen
PRAYER BEFORE AN EXAMINATION
Dear Lord, as I take this exam, I thank you
that my value Is not based on my
performance, but on your great love for me.
Come into my heart so that we can walk
through this time together. Help me, not only
with this test, but the many tests of life that
are sure to come my way. As I take this
exam, bring back to my mind everything I
studied and be gracious with what I have
overlooked.Help me to remain focussed and
clam, confident in the facts and in my ability,
and firm in the knowledge that no matter
what happens today you are there with me.
Amen.
Being Thankful
Dear Lord, thank you so much for another
day of life on Earth. Thank you for another
beautiful sunrise to enjoy. Thank you for the
wonderful sounds of nature, from the cool
breeze brushing through the trees to the
birds singing melodies. You are a wonderful
God, full of grace and mercy. I praise you
for allowing me another day to spend with
my family. I love you Father! Amen.
The flowers appear on the earth, the time of
singing has come,
and the voice of the turtledove is heard in
our land. Song of Solomon 2:12
Strength
Dear Lord, I pray that you would give me
strength to be strong for You in the world
today. Lord, you know the struggles that I
will face today. Be with me as I go through
them. Carry me if I am too weak to move.
If I stumble in them, forgive me Father.
When I succeed in them, I will praise You!
You are worthy of all praise and honor.
Amen.My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart and my
portion forever.Psalm 73:26
Career
Dear God, I thank you for my job. You have
provided me with a steady income and I
thank you. I pray that you watch over me
today at work and I pray that there are no
accidents, so that everyone can go back to
their homes. I thank you that my job has
provided an income to support me and my
family. I thank you for the provisions that
you have given to me, my house, car and
food. I pray for safe travels to and from
work and I pray that you will use me as you
see fit today for Your Glory. Amen.
Commit your work to the Lord,
and your plans will be established.
Proverbs 16:3
Men and Women Overseas
Dear Merciful Father, I pray that you would
keep your hand on our men and women
defending our country so that we can be
free. Be with our soldiers as they go onto
their assignments. Bring them back to base
safely. I praise you for our brave men and
women! I thank you for our brave men and
women! I also pray that you give them the
skills that they need in every moment, so
that they can come back home safely to their
families.Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who
trains my hands for war, and my fingers for
battle.Psalm 144:1
Opportunities
Dear Lord, I pray today that I will yield my
spirit completely to You, that You may use
me as You please. I pray that You will
provide me opportunities to show people how
much You mean to me. Give me discretion
to know what to say and how to say it. Make
me bold enough, that I may proclaim
salvation cheerfully and joyfully. I pray that
the seeds You allow me to plant will grow
and mature. I pray that You, Father, will
water the seeds that You allow me to plant
today. I am forever grateful for the cross;
may I proclaim it in a contagious way today.
Amen.Do not be anxious about how you
should defend yourselfor what you shoul say,
for the Holy Spirit will teach you
in that very hour what you ought to say.
Luke 12:11b-12
Contentment
Dear Glorious Father, I pray that I will stay
focused on you today. I pray that You will
constantly remind me to be content in all of
my circumstances. I pray that You will fill me
up that I may be joyful all day, even if stress
creeps in. I know that through my
contentment, You will be glorified. I want to
honor You, Father, in all that I do. I praise
Your Holy Name! Amen