5 Christian prayers for the working day

Almighty God, thank you for the work of this day. We can find joy in all its effort and difficulty, pleasure and success, and even in its failure and pain. We would always look away from ourselves and see the glory and need of the world to have the will and strength to bring the gift of joy to others; that with them we bear the burden and the heat of the day and offer you the praise of the job well done. Amen.

The working day can be stressful, but these Christian prayers can help you start the day on the right foot and improve your vision. Praying for your workplace can even increase your productivity.

Prayer for the working day
Almighty God, thank you for the work of this day.
We can find joy in all its effort and difficulty,
pleasure and success,
and even in its failure and pain.
We would always look away from ourselves
and we would see the glory and need of the world of
to have the will and strength to carry
the gift of joy to others;
that we endure with them
the burden and heat of the day
and we offer you the praise of the job well done.
Amen.

—Bishop Charles Lewis Slattery (1867-1930)

Prayer for the workplace
Dear Heavenly Father,
as I enter my workplace today, I invite you to join me so that everyone here perceives your presence. I give you this day and ask you to work through me with the power of the Holy Spirit.
I can convey your peace, just as I am aware of your comforting closeness at all times. Fill me with your grace, mercy and power to serve you and others in this place.
Lord Jesus, I want you to be glorified in my life and in this workplace. I pray that you will be the Lord over everything that is said and done here.
God, thank you for the many blessings and gifts you have given me. I would like to honor your name and spread joy to others.
Holy Spirit, help me totally depend on you today. Renew my strength. Fill me with physical and spiritual energy so that I am the best employee I can be. Give me eyes of faith to see from a heavenly perspective as I do my job.
Lord, guide me with your wisdom. Help me work on every challenge and conflict. Let me be a beacon for you and a blessing for my colleagues.
My prayer is to be a living testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
In the name of Jesus,
Amen.

Short working day prayer
Dear God,
I entrust you with this work day.
Thanks for this job, my employers and colleagues.
I invite you, Jesus, to be with me today.
I can perform every task diligently, patiently and to the best of my ability.
I can serve with integrity and speak clearly.
I can understand my role and purpose as I contribute worthily.
Help me handle each challenge wisely.
Lord, please work in me and through me today.
Amen.
The Lord's prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, be it
sanctified your name.
Come your kingdom.
Thy will be done,
as in heaven so on earth.
Give us today our daily bread .
And forgive us our transgressions,
while we forgive those who transgress you.
And don't lead us into temptation,
but free us from evil.
Because yours is the kingdom,
and power
and glory,
forever and ever.
Amen.

- Book of Common Prayer (1928)

A prayer for successful work
Almighty God, whose hands hold all matters of life, give me the grace of success in the work I do.
Help me give him the careful thinking and rigid attention that will lead to success.
Watch over me and govern my actions, so that I cannot ruin its perfection.
Show me how to do my best and don't make me despise the effort required to complete it.
Make my life successful, as every task you give me, I do it well.
Give me the blessing of your help and your guide and allow me not to fail.
In the name of Jesus,
Amen.