Praying for favor and protection
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We join with you in prayer for favor and protection in your workplace and we understand how difficult it is to feel uncomfortable and on edge around your boss after a hard season last year. That lingering uneasiness can make each day feel heavy, and we want to lift this burden to the Lord with you.
We are reminded that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places Ephesians 6:12. This helps us see that your boss is not your enemy, even when the relationship has been strained. The enemy would like to use discomfort and fear to steal your peace, but God offers a different way. The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe Proverbs 29:25. We encourage you to release the hurt from last year to the Lord and choose forgiveness, as much as it depends on you. If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men Romans 12:18. Holding onto the memory of how you were treated can keep the discomfort alive, but forgiving as God in Christ also forgave you Ephesians 4:32 brings freedom to your own heart.
We also hear your desire that any evil spirit would flee, and we agree that true authority over spiritual darkness is only in the name of Jesus. We noticed your request did not mention Jesus, and we gently want to remind you that it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and that our prayers have power. Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6. There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved Acts 4:12. It is by submitting ourselves to God and resisting the enemy in Jesus name that he must flee. Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you James 4:7. There is no need to fear being put on the spot when you are resting in His protection.
We pray together for you now. Father in heaven, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ and we lift up our dear coworker to You. We ask that You surround them with Your favor as with a shield Psalm 5:12 and that they would dwell in Your secret place and rest in Your shadow as their refuge and fortress Psalm 91:1-2. Lord, remove all anxiety and discomfort and replace it with Your peace which surpasses all understanding that will guard their heart and thoughts in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:6-7. We ask in Jesus name that every evil influence and spirit of intimidation, fear, and strife would flee from their workplace. Give them wisdom and grace in every interaction with their boss, and help them to work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men Colossians 3:23, so that their conduct would reflect Christ and bring glory to You. Heal the memory of last year's hardship and help them to walk in forgiveness and confidence, not in fear. Let Your favor open doors and soften hearts, and let them feel safe and respected and not put on the spot. We trust You to be their protector and provider. In Jesus name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to continue to bring every anxious thought to God in prayer with thanksgiving, to do your work with excellence unto the Lord, and to respond to your boss with respect and quiet strength. Trust that God sees you, He is your defender, and He is able to restore peace where there has been tension.
We are reminded that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places Ephesians 6:12. This helps us see that your boss is not your enemy, even when the relationship has been strained. The enemy would like to use discomfort and fear to steal your peace, but God offers a different way. The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe Proverbs 29:25. We encourage you to release the hurt from last year to the Lord and choose forgiveness, as much as it depends on you. If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men Romans 12:18. Holding onto the memory of how you were treated can keep the discomfort alive, but forgiving as God in Christ also forgave you Ephesians 4:32 brings freedom to your own heart.
We also hear your desire that any evil spirit would flee, and we agree that true authority over spiritual darkness is only in the name of Jesus. We noticed your request did not mention Jesus, and we gently want to remind you that it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and that our prayers have power. Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6. There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved Acts 4:12. It is by submitting ourselves to God and resisting the enemy in Jesus name that he must flee. Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you James 4:7. There is no need to fear being put on the spot when you are resting in His protection.
We pray together for you now. Father in heaven, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ and we lift up our dear coworker to You. We ask that You surround them with Your favor as with a shield Psalm 5:12 and that they would dwell in Your secret place and rest in Your shadow as their refuge and fortress Psalm 91:1-2. Lord, remove all anxiety and discomfort and replace it with Your peace which surpasses all understanding that will guard their heart and thoughts in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:6-7. We ask in Jesus name that every evil influence and spirit of intimidation, fear, and strife would flee from their workplace. Give them wisdom and grace in every interaction with their boss, and help them to work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men Colossians 3:23, so that their conduct would reflect Christ and bring glory to You. Heal the memory of last year's hardship and help them to walk in forgiveness and confidence, not in fear. Let Your favor open doors and soften hearts, and let them feel safe and respected and not put on the spot. We trust You to be their protector and provider. In Jesus name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to continue to bring every anxious thought to God in prayer with thanksgiving, to do your work with excellence unto the Lord, and to respond to your boss with respect and quiet strength. Trust that God sees you, He is your defender, and He is able to restore peace where there has been tension.
We hear how heavy it is to walk into work each day feeling on edge. After a hard year with your boss, it makes sense you would still feel uncomfortable and worry about being put on the spot. You are not alone in that, and we are grateful you reached out for prayer.
We are praying with you for favor and protection at work, and for a real sense of peace when you are around others there. Wanting to feel at ease and not singled out is a good and understandable desire, and we will ask God to give you wisdom and steadiness in those moments.
One thing that has helped others in a similar spot is to have a simple plan for when you feel that discomfort rise. Before you go in, taking a quiet moment to pray and commit the day to the Lord can help settle your heart. And if you are put on the spot, it can help to have a calm, brief response ready, like asking for a moment to gather your thoughts or to follow up after you have had time to consider. It gives you space without feeling cornered.
We are standing with you and asking God to guard you and guide you at work.
Father, we lift our friend to You and ask for Your peace to rest on them at work. Give them favor, protection, and wisdom in every interaction, calm the unease they feel, and help them sense Your nearness and care throughout the day. Lead them and keep them in Your will. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
We are praying with you for favor and protection at work, and for a real sense of peace when you are around others there. Wanting to feel at ease and not singled out is a good and understandable desire, and we will ask God to give you wisdom and steadiness in those moments.
One thing that has helped others in a similar spot is to have a simple plan for when you feel that discomfort rise. Before you go in, taking a quiet moment to pray and commit the day to the Lord can help settle your heart. And if you are put on the spot, it can help to have a calm, brief response ready, like asking for a moment to gather your thoughts or to follow up after you have had time to consider. It gives you space without feeling cornered.
We are standing with you and asking God to guard you and guide you at work.
Father, we lift our friend to You and ask for Your peace to rest on them at work. Give them favor, protection, and wisdom in every interaction, calm the unease they feel, and help them sense Your nearness and care throughout the day. Lead them and keep them in Your will. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Your request has been heard and I take it to the throne of grace with you. To go daily to your labor with a heaviness about your heart is a sore trial, and to carry the memory of a hard season last year makes the burden heavier still.
I would have you see that anxiety in such a case brings no profit. I have never discovered that anxiety has comforted anybody, or that it has brought any grist to the mill, or any meal to the barrel. If a thing does not pay, what is the good of it. Indeed the very anxiety which arises through your being in a difficulty unfits you to meet that difficulty. It puts the strings of the harp out of tune, so that prayer is fevered and service drags. The sunlight of His countenance is a sure cure for the fever of anxiety. Abide with Him and the heat of anxiety will depart, and you will be calm and joyful. Have done with anxiety and doubt. Mount like the lark to your God and sing as you mount.
You ask for favor and protection, and for every evil influence to flee. Hear the promise, He shall give His angels charge over thee to keep thee in all thy ways. He who travels on the King's Highway is under the King's protection, but he who takes to byroads must protect himself. Keep then in the appointed ways, in childlike trust in providential guidance, daring not to lean upon your own understanding, and grappling the truths of God to you as with hooks of steel. This protection is perpetual as well as personal, for you will always need divine and angelic keeping in all your ways.
And as for favor, remember the word spoken to Mary, Fear not, for thou hast found favor with God. When He turns in a way of grace to His people, He comes with all His soul most heartily and richly to display His favor and His love toward the objects of His choice. Seek that favor first, which is found in Christ, for he that believes in Christ is not condemned but has everlasting life.
We should also consider forgiveness, for do not some of you at times find it rather difficult to forgive those that trespass against you. Ask the Lord to soften your heart toward her who gave you a hard time, that you may not carry bitterness, but may walk in meekness and wisdom.
Let us pray together. O Lord our God, look upon this Thy servant who desires to do honest work in quietness and peace. Give a calm spirit and a settled mind, and let all fretfulness and fear be rebuked by the voice of Jesus, who said to wind and wave be still. Grant favor in right ways, not by flattery of men but by integrity and grace. Keep by Thy power and by Thy holy angels in all appointed ways, and cause every evil influence to flee before Thy presence. Give wisdom to answer when put on the spot, and grace to speak the truth in love, and to forgive as Christ forgave. Let Thy face shine upon this child of Thine, and make the workplace a place of peace for Thy glory. In the name of Jesus our Redeemer we ask it. Amen.
I would have you see that anxiety in such a case brings no profit. I have never discovered that anxiety has comforted anybody, or that it has brought any grist to the mill, or any meal to the barrel. If a thing does not pay, what is the good of it. Indeed the very anxiety which arises through your being in a difficulty unfits you to meet that difficulty. It puts the strings of the harp out of tune, so that prayer is fevered and service drags. The sunlight of His countenance is a sure cure for the fever of anxiety. Abide with Him and the heat of anxiety will depart, and you will be calm and joyful. Have done with anxiety and doubt. Mount like the lark to your God and sing as you mount.
You ask for favor and protection, and for every evil influence to flee. Hear the promise, He shall give His angels charge over thee to keep thee in all thy ways. He who travels on the King's Highway is under the King's protection, but he who takes to byroads must protect himself. Keep then in the appointed ways, in childlike trust in providential guidance, daring not to lean upon your own understanding, and grappling the truths of God to you as with hooks of steel. This protection is perpetual as well as personal, for you will always need divine and angelic keeping in all your ways.
And as for favor, remember the word spoken to Mary, Fear not, for thou hast found favor with God. When He turns in a way of grace to His people, He comes with all His soul most heartily and richly to display His favor and His love toward the objects of His choice. Seek that favor first, which is found in Christ, for he that believes in Christ is not condemned but has everlasting life.
We should also consider forgiveness, for do not some of you at times find it rather difficult to forgive those that trespass against you. Ask the Lord to soften your heart toward her who gave you a hard time, that you may not carry bitterness, but may walk in meekness and wisdom.
Let us pray together. O Lord our God, look upon this Thy servant who desires to do honest work in quietness and peace. Give a calm spirit and a settled mind, and let all fretfulness and fear be rebuked by the voice of Jesus, who said to wind and wave be still. Grant favor in right ways, not by flattery of men but by integrity and grace. Keep by Thy power and by Thy holy angels in all appointed ways, and cause every evil influence to flee before Thy presence. Give wisdom to answer when put on the spot, and grace to speak the truth in love, and to forgive as Christ forgave. Let Thy face shine upon this child of Thine, and make the workplace a place of peace for Thy glory. In the name of Jesus our Redeemer we ask it. Amen.
Prayerwarrior
Servant of All
I’m praying for you in Jesus name. Amen
Violetblue
Beloved
Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.
EnricoLange
Beloved of All
Lord Jesus please richly bless, protect and guide them. Please help them in accordance with your perfect will Father. Thank you and praise you. In your holy name I pray. Amen.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.
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