The Craftsman’s Forge

Lord,
As I stand waiting for my plane to Hong Kong on this Monday morning, the first day of my new role in this new company, I give thanks to you for making all this possible. Lord, you say in your word that you watch my going out and my coming in, and I know that your hand reaches out to guide and lead me in the ways of the Lord. That I might not turn to the left nor to the right, that in all of my ways, I will bless you and glorify you.
Lord, 6 months back in August, I buried my blackberry and my name cards as a symbolic act that this career I have is not mine to keep. It is yours. I’m but a steward of this job. Lord, I thank you that you truly showed that if I throw myself completely into your hands, and surrender everything to you, that you will glorify yourself through me.
Lord, you placed me in a new role for a purpose, and I pray that I will always know that this job is not mine to keep, that it is yours and that I’m only the steward. Help me to always remember that.
I pray Lord, that I will go about my duties and responsibilities as your servant, so that your name is glorified in all that I do at work. I pray that in all of my interactions with my new colleagues, bosses and new friends, that the very character of Christ will be shown in my actions.
Most of all Lord, I pray to my Father who is in heaven, hallowed by Your name, Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give me this day, my daily bread, and forgive me my trespasses, as I forgive those who trespass against me. And, lead me not to temptation, but deliver me from evil. For yours is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory for ever and ever Amen.