Prayer library
A Prayer for Work and Provision
Whether you are searching for work, weighed down by it, or waiting on provision, bring it honestly to God.
Father, You know what I need before I ask.
Provide for me and my household; open the doors that should open.
Give me strength for honest work and peace about tomorrow.
Keep me from worry and teach me to trust You for my daily bread.
I rest in Your care. Amen.
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19
You don’t have to pray alone
On The Living Bread you can ask the family of God to pray for you and watch prayers be answered, or pray for someone else who needs it today. It is free, and you are welcome exactly as you are.
This prayer at a glance
| Prayer for | Work |
|---|---|
| Lines to pray | 5 |
| Anchored in | Philippians 4:19 |
| Time to pray it | about a minute, slowly |
| Related prayers | 4 |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- 2 Corinthians 9:8-11
- Psalms 84:11
- 1 Peter 5:10
- Psalms 23:1-5
- 1 Timothy 6:17
- Micah 7:7
- Proverbs 3:9-10
- Deuteronomy 8:3-4
- Luke 12:30-33
- Malachi 3:10
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
What Scripture is a prayer for work and provision built on?
It rests on Philippians 4:19. The prayer above is written in plain words around that passage, and the verse is quoted from the stored text, not from memory.
What if I have no words to pray for work and provision?
Start with the first line of the prayer above and stop there if that is all you can say. God hears the first honest sentence. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray with you and for you.
Can I pray this for someone else?
Yes. Change the first person to their name and pray the same lines for them. Praying for others is part of loving one another, and you can ask the family of God to join you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Work more than we can. We bring you work, anxiety, strength. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Pray the lines above once today, out loud if you can, and read Philippians 4:19 in your own Bible.
- Tell one trusted person that you are praying about work, and ask them to pray with you.
- Write down one thing you notice this week, so that you can thank God by name when it comes.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
