For a long time, I kept my faith and my business in completely separate boxes. Church was church. Business was business. They just didn’t mix. If you’ve ever felt that way… you’re not alone. But everything changed when I finally stopped compartmentalizing and started inviting God into the everyday work of running a business. And the practical prayer system I built around that has been one of the most powerful things I’ve done… for my faith and my business at the same time.
This Is How I Pray for My Business… Starting with One Simple Habit
It didn’t start with a big elaborate system. It started with a sticky note on my laptop that said but first, pray. That’s it. One small reminder before the workday began. It sounds almost too simple… but that one habit was the thing that got me into the practice of actually praying for my business consistently. And consistency is where everything builds from.
If you’ve been wanting to bring your faith into your business but don’t know where to start, start there. One line. One moment. Before you open your email or check your tasks. Just pray first.
How I Pray for My Business with Intention Instead of Just Winging It
Once I wanted to go deeper, I needed a system. What I built was a prayer guide… a simple spreadsheet with one word or theme assigned to each day of the month.
Every month those words stay the same, but the prayers look completely different because life looks different. One month I’m praying for wisdom in a business decision. The next I’m praying for wisdom in a hard conversation with my kids. The word gives me a boundary to pray within… and the freedom to apply it to whatever I’m actually walking through.
Building a Prayer Practice That Actually Fits Your Business
There is no right or wrong way to do this. Your list won’t look like mine and it shouldn’t. The whole point is that you’re building something intentional… something that keeps you connected to God as you’re making decisions, showing up, and growing your business.
I’ve been doing this for about four years now. I’ve filled five journals. I’ve seen prayers answered and prayers that haven’t been yet. But I’ve seen more of God’s fingerprints on my life and my business than I ever did when I was trying to do it all on my own. Go listen to the full episode for the whole breakdown… and grab the free Google spreadsheet in the show notes to build your own prayer guide today.
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Want to start praying for your business but don’t know where to begin? This free prayer guide spreadsheet will walk you right through it. Just make a copy and start filling it in with your words to pray daily and monthly.
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