My Heavenly Father, as I enter this work place,
I bring Your presence with me.
May I speak Your peace, Your grace, Your mercy,
And Your perfect order in this office.

I acknowledge Your power over all that will be
Spoken, thought, decided, and done within these walls.
Lord, I thank You for the gifts You have blessed me with.
I commit to using them responsibly in Your honor.
Give me a fresh supply of strength to do my job.
Anoint my projects, ideas, and energy,
So that even my smallest accomplishments may bring glory.

Lord, when I am confused, guide me.
When I am weary, energize me.
When I am burned out, infuse me with the light of the Holy Spirit.
May the work that I do and the way I do it bring
Faith, joy, and a smile to all that I come in contact with today.

And oh Lord,
When I leave this place, give me traveling mercy.
Bless my family and home to be in order as I left it.

Lord, I thank you for everything You’ve done,
Everything You’re doing, and everything You’re going to do.

In the Name of Jesus I pray, with much love and Thanksgiving.
Amen.

Scripture Starters

When you:

Are tired...	Isaiah 40:29-31 Matthew 11:28-30
Are tense...	Psalm 91:1-6 I Peter 5:7
Are depressed...	Psalm 34 Psalm 71
Are bereaved...	I Corinthians 15 I Thessalonians 4:13-5:28
Are bearing a grudge...	Luke 6:27-42
Are becoming lax and indifferent...	Matthew 6:25-34 Revelation 3:14-22
Want to do your own thing...	Galatians 5:13-26, 6:1-10 Colossians 3:12-17
Are uncertain about the future...	Matthew 6:25-34 Psalm 121
Have done something wrong...	Psalm 51 Romans 5:18, 7:19-25
Are tempted...	Psalm 19 I Corinthians 10:13 Ephesians 6:10-18 Matthew 4:1-11
Are facing a crisis...	Joshua 1:5-9 Psalm 3
Are experiencing family problems...	John 14:9-17 Ephesians 4:21-6:4
Want to know God's will...	Micah 6:6-8 I John 4:7-21 I Thessalonians 4:12-22
Are lonely or afraid...	Psalm 23 Psalm 46 John 14:15-18
Are discouraged...	Psalm 43 Hebrews 12:1-13
Have been dumped on...	Psalm 37 Matthew 5:38-48, 18:21-35
Are frustrated...	Philippians 4:8-13 Psalm 40
Are bummed out...	Psalm 27
Have been hurt or insulted...	I Peter 3:8-17 I Corinthians 13
Are wondering how you rate with God...	Romans 8:28-39 John 14:16-31
Need forgiveness...	Luke 15:11-32 Psalm 51 Psalm 130
Feel far away from God...	Psalm 24 James 4:1-8
Are worried about money...	Matthew 6:19-34 I Timothy 6:6-12

Church Humor

Kids talk to God...

Dear God, please put another holiday between Christmas and Easter. There is nothing good in there now. Amanda
Dear God, thank you for the baby brother but what I asked for was a puppy. I never asked for anything before. You can look it up. Joyce
Dear Mr. God, I wish you would not make it so easy for people to come apart. I had to have 3 stitches and a shot. Janet
Dear God, if we come back as somebody else, please don't let me be Jennifer Horton - because I hate her. Denise
God, I read the bible. What does begat mean? Nobody will tell me. Love, Alison
Dear God, how did you know you were God? Who told you? Charlene
Dear God, is it true my father won't get in Heaven if he uses his golf words in the house? Anita
Dear God, I bet it's very hard for you to love all of everybody in the whole world. There are only 4 people in our family and I can never do it. Nan
Dear God, did you really mean, Do Unto Others As They Do Unto You? If you did then, I'm going to get even with my brother. Darla
Dear God, I like the story about Chanukah the best of all of them. You really made up some good ones. I like walking on water, too. Glenn
Dear God, my Grandpa says you were around when he was a little boy. How far back do you go? Love, Dennis
Dear God, do you draw the lines around the countries? If you don't, who does? Nan
Dear God, it's O. K. that you made different religions but don't you get mixed up sometimes? Arnold
Dear God, did you mean for giraffes to look like that or was it an accident? Norma
Dear God, in bible times, did they really talk that fancy? Jennifer
Dear God, what does it mean you are a jealous God? I thought you had everything you wanted. Jane
Dear God, how come you did all those miracles in the old days and don't do any now? Seymour
Dear God, please send Dennis Clark to a different summer camp this year. Peter
Dear God, maybe Cain and Abel would not kill each other so much if they each had their own rooms. It works out OK with me and my brother. Larry
Dear God, I keep waiting for spring, but it never did come yet. What's up? Don't forget.
Dear God, you don't have to worry about me. I always look both ways before I cross the street. Dean
Dear God, my brother told me about how you are born but it just doesn't sound right. What do you say? Marsha
Dear God, if you watch in Church on Sunday I will show you my new shoes. Liz
Dear God, is Reverend Coe a friend of yours, or do you just know him through the business? Donny
Dear God, in Sunday School they told us what you do for a job. Who does it when you are on vacation? Jane
Dear God, in school we read that Thomas Edison made light, but in Sunday School they said you did it first. Did he steal your idea? Sincerely, Donna
Dear God, I do not think anybody could be a better God than you. Well, I just want you to know that. I am not just saying that because you are already God. Charles
Dear God, it is great the way you always get the stars in the right place. Why can't you do that with the moon? Jeff
Dear God, I am doing the best I can. Really. Frank
Dear God, I didn't think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset you made on Tuesday night. That was really cool. Carol

Here's a list of those wonderful "God Speaks" billboards. Enjoy...

Tell the kids I love them.
God
Let's meet at my house Sunday before the game.
God
C'mon over and bring the kids.
God
What part of "Thou Shalt Not..." didn't you understand?
God
We need to talk.
God
Keep using my name in vain, I'll make rush hour longer.
God
Loved the wedding, invite me to the marriage.
God
That "Love Thy Neighbor" thing... I meant it.
God
I love you and you and you and you and...
God
Will the road you're on get you to my place?
God
Follow me.
God
Big bang theory, you've got to be kidding.
God
My way is the highway.
God
Need directions?
God
You think it's hot here?
God
Have you read my #1 best seller? There will be a test.
God
Do you have any idea where you're going?
God
(And everyone's favorite...!) Don't make me come down there.
God

Six-year old Angie, and her four-year old brother, Joel, were sitting together in church. Joel giggled, sang and talked out loud. Finally, his big sister had had enough. "You're not supposed to talk out loud in church." "Why? Who's going to stop me?"
Joel asked. Angie pointed to the back of the church and said, "See those two men standing by the door? They're hushers."

Christian One Liners

Some people are kind, polite, and sweet-spirited-until you try to sit in their pews.
Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisers.
It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live one.
The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close.
When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there.
People are funny, they want the front of the bus, the middle of the road, and the back of the church.
Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on your front door forever.
Quit griping about your church; if it was perfect, you couldn't belong.
The phrase that is guaranteed to wake up an audience: "And in conclusion."
If the church wants a better preacher, it only needs to pray for the one it has.
God Himself does not propose to judge a man until he is dead. So why should you?
I don't know why some people change churches; what difference does it make which one you stay home from?
A lot of church members who are singing "Standing on the Promises" are just sitting on the premises.
We were called to be witnesses, not lawyers or judges.
Be ye fishers of men. You catch them - He'll clean them.
Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.
Don't put a question mark where God put a period.
Don't wait for 6 strong men to take you to church.
Forbidden fruits create many jams.
God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
God grades on the cross, not the curve.
God loves everyone, but probably prefers "fruits of the spirit" over "religious nuts!"
God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.
If God is your Co-pilot - swap seats!
The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.
The Will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not protect you.
We don't change the message, the message changes us.
You can tell how big a person is by what it takes to discourage him.
The best mathematical equation I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)