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Presented by Lisa Bishop
Do you pray for your coworkers? Today we’re wrapping up our week of being on mission in the workplace with a powerful way to make an impact at work: praying for our colleagues. When we pray for our boss, the executive team, customers, and coworkers, we ask for the heart of God to move in profound ways; to bring his love, wisdom, peace, and provision into their lives. We pray people will come to have a saving faith in Jesus.
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people (1 Timothy 2:1).
This includes our coworkers, managers, and even those we might find challenging to get along with. Praying for our colleagues is a tangible expression of our love for them and our desire to see God’s best in their lives.
Think about the people you see every day at work. Each one has their own struggles, hopes, and dreams. They may be facing personal challenges, health issues, or simply the stress of daily responsibilities. When we lift them up in prayer, we invite God to work in their situations and we are partnering with God in his mission to bless and transform lives.
Prayer can also change our own hearts and attitudes. It’s hard to harbor resentment or indifference toward someone you are faithfully praying for. As we pray, God softens our hearts and fills us with his love and compassion. We begin to see our colleagues through the loving, merciful, compassionate eyes of Jesus, recognizing their inherent value and worth.
The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective (James 5:16).
This means our prayers can have a real impact. Whether it’s a silent prayer at our desk, on a Teams call, or praying for people during your quiet time, God hears your prayers and responds.
We might not always see immediate results, but we can trust God is at work in ways we cannot see.
Praying for others can open doors for deeper conversations about faith. When someone shares a need or struggle with us, offering to pray for them, or even praying with them right then, can be a profound testimony of our faith and God’s love. It shows we care deeply and believe in a God who is intimately involved in our lives.
When you head into work, remember you are on mission. Let’s make it a habit to pray for those around us. Ask God to bless them, to guide them, and to reveal himself to them in powerful ways. Through our prayers, we become conduits of God’s grace and love, bringing his light into our workplaces and fulfilling his mission.
