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"Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."

(Dr. Howard Thurman)

 

Thurman was the first black man to become dean of Marsh Chapel at Boston University (in 1953), and was also a writer and spiritual mentor to Martin Luther King. When we pray for our work, what we lay our hands and hearts to do, we think about coming alive. We aspire to be in that place were we are fully alive, being everything that God has destined us to be.

May we not do work because we think we ought to. Rather, may we "come alive" and see where that leads us.

 

This will be different for all of us. It may be that we are currently in a job which does not cause us to come alive, it's more about drudgy than living. Here you may want to ask God for his guidance. Perhaps there is training or education that you could take that would enable you get to the place you believe God is calling you to. Below (left) is a prayer that may help you at the moment.

 


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Prayer Before Work

(For those who are uncertain about the work they are in)

 

Lord, I feel confused about life at the moment

I'm not sure I'm in the right place

Thank you that wherever I am

You have gone before

You turn the night into day

Sadness in joy

And mourning into dancing

Help me to live in this place

And through my serving

Bring daylight, laughter and rejoicing

Amen

 

You may also want to ask for His patience and perseverence as you continue the work you are committed to.

 

Catholic Prayers for before and after work

 

Before Work

 

O Lord Jesus Christ, Only-begotten Son of your eternal Father:

You have said with your holy lips: "Without Me, you can do nothing."

My Lord, I embrace your words with my heart and soul,

and bow before your goodness and say:

Help me, your unworthy servant,

to complete this, my present undertaking,

in the name of the Father and of the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

 

 

And After Work

 

O Most sweet Jesus,

You are the fulfillment of all blessings.

Fill my soul with joy and gladness and save me.

Grant that your Name be glorified:

for not to us,

but to your Name are forever due honor, glory, and adoration.

Amen

 

 

A work prayer

 

It may be that you are in a job that you orginally felt "called" to do, but for whatever reason, you have lost motivation. Here you might want to try praying these words before you start your day:-

 

Lord, I offer you my work

I give you the dissappointment I feel

I surrender by dissillusionment

I confess my weakness

Reconnect me with You

I want to live again

To be fully alive

Stir in me a new song

May I sing for joy

Envision my mind

Equip my hands

Anoint my feet

Empower my voice

For your service

and your work

This day and everyday

Amen

 

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