This page is for those looking for work, those afraid of losing their job and those who want to honor God in their profession. Work touches our dignity and our finances, and it is normal to feel anxious. Bring your situation to God honestly, then move forward with the means he puts on your path.
Prayers
Morning Prayer Before Work
Lord, I begin this workday in your presence. Give me strength, patience and clarity to accomplish my task. Help me work honestly, as for you and not only for my boss. Keep me from hurtful words, unfair criticism and discouragement. May my colleagues see in my way of acting a reflection of your love. I thank you for this work, even imperfect, and I ask for your peace for this day. Bless the work of my hands and the people I will meet. In Jesus' name, amen.
Colossians 3:23
Prayer to Find a Job
Father, you know my situation and my needs. I am looking for work and sometimes anxiety takes hold of me. I place my search in your hands and ask you to guide me. Give me wisdom to prepare my applications, perseverance in the face of refusals and peace while I wait. Open or close doors according to your will, and keep my heart from jealousy and despair. Take care of what my family needs, as you always have. I do not know how this will go, but I trust you. In Jesus' name, amen.
Psalm 37:5
Thank You for My Work
Lord, thank you for the work you allow me to do and for what it brings to my family. Thank you for my colleagues, for the skills you gave me and for the days you sustained me. I entrust to you my projects and my responsibilities. Establish the work of my hands according to your will. Keep me from pride in success and from discouragement in difficulty. May my work be a way of serving you and serving others. Glory to you. In Jesus' name, amen.
Psalm 90:17
A prayer when I am in conflict with a coworker or a boss
Lord, you know the difficult situation I am living through at work. Some words have hurt me, and I feel anger or bitterness rising. I come to lay this before you before I react. Give me self-control, calm and fitting words, and the wisdom to know when to speak and when to stay silent. I also pray for the person I am in tension with: bless them, and help me see them as someone you love. If I was wrong, give me the humility to admit it. Father, protect my witness and my inner peace. I place this conflict in your hands and ask you to lead me step by step. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Proverbs 15:1
A prayer before a job interview
Father, in a few hours I will be facing people who will listen to me and assess me. I feel stressed, and I admit it to you plainly. Calm my heart and my thoughts. Help me to be honest, clear and respectful, without trying to appear more than I am. Remind me that my worth does not depend on the answer I receive. Lord, you know my needs and those of my family. I ask you to open the door that is good for me and to close the one that is not, even if I do not understand everything. Whatever the outcome, I want to trust you and keep moving forward with you. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Proverbs 3:5-6
A prayer when work is wearing me out
Lord, I am tired. The tasks keep piling up, the expectations are heavy, and sometimes I feel I never do enough. I lay before you this load I have carried alone for too long. Teach me to work seriously without being consumed by worry. Give me the courage to set limits, to rest, and to ask for help when I need it. May my rest also be an act of trust in you. Father, remind me that I am not defined by my productivity, but by your love. Renew my strength, give me back the joy of doing well what is in front of me, and watch over those who depend on me as well. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Psalm 127:2
I work for the Lord
« And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men. »
Colossians 3:23
I declare that whatever I do, I do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men. My work has an eternal purpose.
He establishes the work of my hands
« And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands for us. »
Psalm 90:17
I declare that the favor of the Lord is upon me. He establishes the work of my hands. What I undertake is blessed because God is with me.
I have wisdom from above
« If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. »
James 1:5
I proclaim that if I lack wisdom, God gives it to me generously and without reproach. I receive his wisdom for every decision today.
I am at peace with everyone
« If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. »
Romans 12:18
I declare that as much as it depends on me, I live peaceably with all. I refuse conflict and I choose peace in my workplace.