“While there are many problems facing us all at our jobs, we have one ultimate solution and that is to trust fully in God.”

In Nigeria today, so many people are unemployed. Some are fearful of being laid off. Others wonder about promotions. Many are looking for better jobs. There are a number of issues facing our country today regarding employment.

Here are 7 prayers that you can pray about specific needs in the workplace.


(1) Prayer for Work.

Most Merciful Father,
I’m at my wits end, Lord. I feel like I have tried every avenue
to find work and yet I have not gotten a single phone call
about my applications that I have sent out. Lord, I want to
provide for my family. I want to make a steady income that
can pay my rent/mortgage and provide meals for my spouse
and children . Lord, you know what is best for me and I lay
these burdens at your throne now. You are good all of the
time, Father, and I am placing my trust in you this day. I love
you Lord! Amen.


(2) Jobs at Risk.

Blessed Lord,
You already know before I speak what I am going to say.
Nothing I say is a surprise to You and yet You yearn for my
voice daily. I love You, God, because You love me as Your
own child. I bring you a huge burden today, Lord. My
company is downsizing because they are losing money. O
gracious Lord, my department was told about potential lay-
offs. I plead with You now, Father. Please keep my position
safe. I am scared for my future, Lord. I pray for Your peace
that truly passes all understanding. Give me an ease of mind
as I continue to work at my job. Lord, if I am laid off, it is
because You have allowed it and I pray that You would have
another open door ready for me to walk through. You are King,
Father, and I trust in Your will this day. Amen.


(3) Possible Promotions.

Wonderful Lord,
You have blessed me with so much, Father. I have a
wonderful family and church family. I thank you for Your love
and I must lay a burden at Your feet. Father, You know about
the promotion that I may get. Lord, it would be a huge
blessing to receive it. I am not putting my faith in money,
Lord. My faith is in You only. If You allow me this promotion,
I will use it faithfully as You see fit. I will be responsible with
it and pay off existing debts and I will continue to tithe at
church. Father, I am giving this completely to You and
whatever Your decision is, I will thank You because You are
loving, gracious and generous even in poverty. I love You,
Abba Father. Amen


(4) Career Decisions.

Loving Father,
I praise You because You love me in spite of all of my failures
and weaknesses. You wash me in Your Word and clean my soul up more with each passage I read. Father, I bring You a
burden this day. I feel like I am stuck in a dead end job with no possibility of promotion. I am barely floating above water
right now. You have blessed me with other talents that I could potentially use in other career fields. Father, if You are willing, I pray for You to open a door to a different career for me. I would love to use the talents You have given me to provide for my family. Where You lead, I will follow. I praise Your name, Lord! Amen.


(5) Am I Transparent?

Holy Lord,
Blessed be Your name always. You have set my feet on a
solid rock, Jesus Christ. I thank You, Jesus, for Your bravery
and love that saved me from my sins on the cross. I will
praise You forever! Lord, I feel like a doormat at work. I have
tried to promote ideas to better the work environment while
cutting down on costs. Management usually pacifies me with
words they will not follow through on. They say, “we will
consider it" but I know they forget about me as soon as they
walk away. Father, You have provided me this job and I am
grateful for it. I pray that you will soften the hearts of the
leadership there. I don’t even care if they reject every idea of
mine, Father. I just want to them to actually care and consider
my suggestions. I just want to be seen as a person and not an
object to make them money. I love You, Lord and I will follow
You wherever You lead. I love You! Amen.


(6) Struggles with Co-workers.

Beautiful Lord,
You are abounding in grace and mercy for Your children. I am
so thankful that You call me Your child. Lord, work is getting
stressful because of the environment I am in. Father, there are
many people who hate You there and they make my life
miserable because they know that I love You. I trust in James
as it says, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials
of various kinds." (James 1:2) I realize the benefit of being
persecuted for believing in Jesus and I gladly accept whatever
comes my way. Lord, I pray that You would soften the hearts
of my co-workers. I will keep planting seeds, Lord. I pray that
they will let you water them. I love you, Father. Amen.


(7) Tragic Circumstances.

Oh Merciful Father,
My company has lost a great man to a tragic accident and his
life was taken from him. Father, many people at work really
loved this man and everyone is lost right now. Father, I pray
for strength while I am grieving. Lord, use me to show Your
love to all of those hurting at my job. I want to be the light
that shines in the darkness, Father. I really need Your strength
though. Carry me, Lord, as I help carry others through this
difficult time. You are my strength when I am weak, Lord. I
love You, Father. Amen.

Conclusion
While there are many problems facing us all at our jobs, we
have one ultimate solution and that is to trust fully in God.
God knows what is best for us in all circumstances. I pray
that you will trust in God fully with your employment
burdens, wants and needs as you continue to live a life
worthy of the calling. God bless you all.


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