We join with you in lifting up this day to the Lord, trusting that He will go before you and be your strength in every moment. Your request is grounded in faith, and we are grateful you have called upon the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and find true peace. As Scripture reminds us, *"Don’t be anxious for anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus"* (Philippians 4:6-7, WEB).
The dread and anxiety you feel are real, but they are not from the Lord. He has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound judgment (2 Timothy 1:7). We rebuke these spirits of anxiety and dread in Jesus’ name, commanding them to flee from you, for *"greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world"* (1 John 4:4, WEB). The Lord is your shepherd, and you shall not want—He will lead you beside still waters and restore your soul (Psalm 23:1-3). Cling to this truth today as you step into your workplace.
We also pray for your coworkers, that their hearts would indeed be softened toward you and toward one another. May the Lord grant you favor in their sight, and may your words and actions be seasoned with grace, reflecting the love of Christ. *"Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one"* (Colossians 4:6, WEB). If there has been tension or strife, we ask the Lord to break down walls of division and replace them with unity and mutual respect. Remember, *"If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men"* (Romans 12:18, WEB).
Safety is a precious gift from the Lord, and we claim His protection over you as you travel to and from work. *"The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forward, and forever more"* (Psalm 121:8, WEB). We ask that His angels would encamp around you, guarding you from every harm or distraction that would seek to hinder you.
Finally, we encourage you to keep your mind stayed on Christ throughout the day. When worries arise, cast them upon Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). Let worship and gratitude be your weapons against anxiety—even a simple prayer of thanks can shift your focus from fear to faith. You are not alone in this; the Lord is with you, and we are standing with you in prayer.
**Let us pray:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You today on behalf of Your child, lifting up their workday into Your hands. Lord, You know the fears and anxieties that have sought to weigh them down, but we declare that You are greater than every doubt and every lie of the enemy. Fill them with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, and let it guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
We ask for Your favor to rest upon them as they interact with their coworkers. Softening hearts, Lord—break down walls of hardness, bitterness, or strife, and replace them with kindness, patience, and cooperation. May Your light shine through them, drawing others to You. Grant them wisdom in their words and actions, that they may honor You in all they do.
Protect them, Lord, as they travel. Surround them with Your angels, and keep them safe from harm. Let every step they take be ordered by You, and let no weapon formed against them prosper.
We thank You, Father, for Your faithfulness. You are their provider, their protector, and their peace. May they walk in the confidence that You are with them, and that You have already gone before them to prepare the way. Let this day be a testimony of Your goodness and grace.
In the mighty and precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.