Prayer For The Whole Week Ahead
Bless the work we do,
the words we say,
the love we share
and the grace we show,
on our daily walk
through this beautiful
and precious world.
God bless you in rising,
through dawn chorus
and cheerfulness.
God bless you in working,
through honest toil
and service.
God bless you in sharing,
through spoken word
and embracing.
God bless you in resting,
through peaceful sleep
and protection.
Bless the week ahead.
May its challenges
not overwhelm us,
circumstances
not discourage us,
and in all things
may we remember
you are with us
in our journeying,
your love our fuel,
your word our guide,
today and always.
Lord, bless our journey
through this coming week.
May the pace be steady,
paths made safe,
no obstacles impede,
and conversations
with fellow travellers
be fruitful and uplifting.
Lord, bless our journey
through this coming week.
Bless the strangers
I meet today, Lord;
in caf, bakery,
bus stop, car park,
crowded street.
Their lives a mystery,
sorrows, joys, loves
and deep concerns
so well disguised.
But bless them, Lord,
these unknown faces,
make this day
one of encounter,
not only with strangers
but also with you.
God, we need you to be a part of everything we do this week.
Every morning as we dress buckle the belt of truth around our waists. Help us to face every situation with integrity, honour and kind words on our lips. Make us the kind of people who are quick to own up to our mistakes and take responsibility for choices we make.
In times of conflict may we be an instrument of your peace. Give us the courage to speak life into hopeless situations and the wisdom to know when to remain silent.
Remind us that with you by our sides we cannot lose. You will not hesitate to put everything on the line for us. You've already shown that when you sent Jesus to change our lives forever.
Thank you that no matter what we face this week, we can do so knowing that there is nothing so overwhelming that you will be separated from us.
Just knowing that right at this moment the one who died for us - who gave his life for us - is in the presence of God sticking up for us makes us feel like we can make it through this week.
Pour your grace upon us this week.
Amen.
Bless the people we meet on our way oh Lord. On the road, in the restaurant, at the office, even on our way to the toilets. Let them see us and rejoice in you oh God. Let our lives be a point of contact with you. Let them appreciate you in our lives such that they would want to be a part of our happiness. Let us bring them closer to you, our source of joy. We know you have taken care of the week already. Thank you Lord.
Dear Lord, bless our week. We know we will encounter challenges and pressure, but do not allow it get to us. Do not allow the bustle of the week become an issue of bad circumstance for us. Cover us with the blood of Jesus and help us with the desire to stay motivated. Remember us through this journey of life and bring us back home safely. Amen.