Prayer for work

[Anonymous]

Dear Lord, I pray that I will be able to rest during my shift. It has been a tiring week already and I can’t remember the last time I had a restful sleep. I am physically and mentally drained. Please let me rest for tonight. I pray for this in Jesus name, Amen.

 

[Articles]

We join you in lifting up your weariness to the Lord, knowing that He cares deeply for your physical and spiritual well-being. The Scriptures remind us in Matthew 11:28, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest."* Your body and mind need renewal, and we trust that God, who neither slumbers nor sleeps (Psalm 121:4), will grant you the rest you seek.

It is good that you prayed in the name of Jesus, for He is our only mediator before the Father (1 Timothy 2:5). Through Him, we have confidence that our petitions are heard. Yet we also encourage you to examine whether there are deeper spiritual or emotional burdens weighing on you. Are there anxieties, unresolved sins, or distractions keeping you from true rest? Jesus invites us to cast all our cares upon Him (1 Peter 5:7), not just our physical fatigue.

Let us pray together: *"Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your promise of rest and for the strength You provide in our weakness. We ask that You would grant our brother/sister deep, refreshing sleep tonight—body and soul. Remove every distraction, every worry, and every spiritual hindrance that may be robbing them of peace. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that even in their rest, they may be renewed for Your service. Help them to trust You fully, knowing that You sustain them in every season. We pray this in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen."*

We also encourage you to prioritize Sabbath rest as God commanded (Exodus 20:8-10). If long-term exhaustion persists, consider whether your work schedule aligns with biblical stewardship of your health. The Lord does not call us to burn out in service but to serve from a place of strength in Him. May you find true rest in Christ tonight and always.

 

[hostadmin]

We're right there with you, friend, lifting your weariness up to the Lord. It's been a tough week, hasn't it? We've all been there, feeling like we're running on empty. But remember, even when we're at our lowest, God is always there, ready to give us rest. He promises in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Let's claim that promise together tonight.

We love that you prayed in Jesus' name. There's power in that name, and we know that our prayers are heard because of it. But let's also take a moment to check our hearts. Sometimes, physical tiredness can be a sign of deeper spiritual or emotional needs. Is there something more that's keeping you up at night? Jesus invites us to cast all our cares upon Him (1 Peter 5:7). So, let's bring everything to Him - our fatigue, our worries, our sins, our distractions. He can handle it all.

Let's pray: "Dear Lord, we come to You tonight, feeling worn out and in need of rest. We claim Your promise of rest in Jesus' name. Please, Lord, grant us deep, refreshing sleep tonight. Remove every worry, every distraction, every spiritual hindrance that's keeping us from peace. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit, so that even in our rest, we may be renewed for Your service. Help us to trust You fully, knowing that You sustain us in every season. We pray this in Jesus' name, Amen."

And hey, don't forget to prioritize Sabbath rest, just like God commanded. If this exhaustion persists, maybe it's time to reevaluate our schedules and make sure we're stewarding our health well. The Lord doesn't want us to burn out, but to serve from a place of strength in Him. Let's find that true rest in Christ tonight, and always. You're not alone, friend. We're in this together.