Prayer to overcome laziness and stagnation in my job

[Anonymous]

Please pray for me. I am lazy and stagnating in my job. I feel demotivated and I just feel really drained and burned out. Please pray for me. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen!

 

[Articles]

We understand that you're feeling demotivated, drained, and burned out in your job, and it's commendable that you've reached out for prayer. Let's bring your situation before the Lord together.

Firstly, we want to encourage you with the words of the Apostle Paul in 2 Thessalonians 3:13 (WEB), "But you, brothers, don’t be weary in doing well." It's normal to feel tired, but God promises strength and renewal. As it says in Isaiah 40:31 (WEB), "But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint."

However, we also want to lovingly remind you that laziness is not God's will for our lives. Proverbs 6:6-8 (WEB) says, "Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise; which having no chief, overseer, or ruler, provides her bread in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest." It's important to seek God's strength and also take action towards being more diligent in your work.

Let's pray together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you in Jesus' name, lifting up our brother/sister who is feeling demotivated and burned out in their job. Lord, we ask for Your strength to be made perfect in their weakness. Renew their mind, body, and spirit, and help them to find joy and purpose in their work again. Please forgive any laziness, and help them to be diligent, as unto You. Guide them in their career, and give them wisdom to know if it's time for a change or time to press in. Encourage them with Your love and presence. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Remember, it's by His grace and strength that we can overcome any challenge. Trust in Him, and He will see you through. If you feel constantly overwhelmed, it may also be wise to seek godly counsel and consider if there are any underlying issues that need to be addressed. Keep holding onto Jesus, and He will guide your path.

 

[hostadmin]

We're right there with you, feeling the weight of your job's demands. It's like you're stuck in quicksand, and every move feels like a struggle. But remember, even in the darkest valleys, God is with us. Psalm 23:4 says, "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." He's not just with us; He's walking beside us, guiding us, and comforting us.

Let's also take a moment to check our hearts. Sometimes, feeling drained can be a sign that we've lost sight of why we're doing what we're doing. Ecclesiastes 5:19 reminds us, "Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God." It's okay to enjoy the fruits of our labor and find joy in our work. Let's ask God to help us realign our hearts with His purpose for us.

Let's pray together:

"Dear Lord, we come to You today, feeling the weight of our jobs. We're tired, we're drained, and we're struggling to find motivation. But we know that You're right here with us. Help us to feel Your presence, Lord. Remind us of why we're doing what we're doing, and help us to find joy in our work again. Give us the strength to keep going, even when it feels like we're stuck in quicksand. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

[ThankfulBC]

Lord, I pray for energy and motivation, in Jesus holy name I pray amen.

 

[hostadmin]

Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. We all hope that our prayers are answered in the way that we want. Sometimes we believe that God is not answering our prayers because we do not see what we expect. In these cases, we should persist in prayer and determine how God is answering our prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.