Prayers for Workers:
When Your Leadership is Thriving

In your strength the king rejoices, O LORD,
+++and in your help how greatly he exults!
You have given him his heart’s desire,
+++and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah
For you meet him with rich blessings;
+++you set a crown of fine gold on his head. . .
For the king trusts in the LORD,
+++consider my lament.
Hear my cry for help,
+++and through the steadfast love of the Most High he shall not be moved.

Psalm 21:1-3, 7 (NRSV)

Prayer:

Lord, things are going very well right now. I can see the results of my leadership and I’m pleased. Others see it too, and this feels great.

But, Lord, I’m aware of my own tendency to embrace my success too strongly. Yes, it’s fine for me to find joy in my work and in the fruits of my labor. But when I start thinking too much of myself, that’s a problem. And I confess that this is a temptation when things are going well.

So, may I take my cue from the king in Psalm 21. Let me see that I am thriving because your strength is at work in me. May I rejoice in you and your help. Give me eyes to see that my successes are blessings from you, answers to prayers I have offered in the past.

O Lord, above all and at all times, may I put my trust in you and your steadfast love. Not in myself, my cleverness, my competence, my accomplishments; but in you. In this season of blessing, may I bless you in return and trust you even more day by day. Amen.

Ponder Throughout the Day:

As good things happen in your work, rejoice in God’s blessings, recognizing his grace at work in your life.

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