Deus Misereatur

  (Our Jobs): LORD God, you told your people, “ Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day is a Sabbath of solemn rest, a holy convocation. You shall do no work. It is a Sabbath to the LORD in all your dwelling places ” (Leviticus 23:3) . You not only tell us how important sacred rest is, but also how valuable our vocations are. You point out that we have callings, jobs, and careers that are good and worth investing into during the vast majority of our week. Thank you for acknowledging our work. We ask for your help, direction and focus in our jobs. Honestly, Father, work can grind down our hearts; bosses can grate against our nerves making Monday a sheer drudgery; customers and clients can almost make us pull our hair out with frustration. Therefore, help us to recapture and be recaptured by your Scripture’s valuable reminder, “ whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him ” (Colossians 3:17)....

  Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth (Psalm 121:2). Hear us, O Lord our help, and for Christ’s sake answer us. O Lord of the Harvest, have regard to the prayers of your servants in this church; send us forth as laborers into your harvest; fit and prepare us by your grace for our vocation and ministry; increase in us the Spirit of power, love and a sound mind; strengthen us to endure hardships as good soldiers of Jesus Christ; and grant that your Holy Spirit may prosper our work, that by our life and doctrine we may show forth your glory and be instrumental in the salvation of many. Also, look upon your Church throughout the world, including these congregations in the greater OKC area; Soldier Creek Baptist Church, Son Rise Southern Baptist, Sooner, and South Lindsay Baptist Church. Give your church your comforting, courage-inspiring aid. Strengthen your people in their longing to serve you more faithfully and cause them to succeed in genuine godliness. ...