Scheduled Habits for the Day

Beginning the day: The Lord’s Prayer for Work

When: Each morning before you start doing anything else. 

What: Pray the words adapted from Jesus' instructions. 

Our Father in heaven, let your name be treated with reverence.          
Your kingdom come, Your will be done, through me, in my place as it is in heaven.

I give my whole self to you through the work you have given me this day.
 
Give us this day our bread for tomorrow,
and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever,
           
which you share with me through Christ.
Amen.

Continuing the Day: A Centering Prayer at Work

When: Schedule three times during the day when you know you will be prone to being distracted, disoriented, bored, or in need of being attentive to God's presence. Historically, this has been done at 9 am, 12 pm, and 3 pm. 

What: Pray this simple prayer while...
 

Breathing In: "I am..." (hold your breath for 3 seconds, then) 
Breathing Out: "...still with you." (then get back to work!)

Ending the Day: The Examen for Work’s End

When: The last thing you do before you go to sleep. 

What: Ask the Holy Spirit to examine your day and show you when you were: 

  1. Working out-of-step with Jesus (repent, resting in His mercies new every morning) 

  2. Working in rhythm with Jesus (affirm the effectiveness of God's good design)

  3. Then let the Spirit lead your body and soul into the rest at work's end.

*To listen to the sermon outlining these habits, listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HzftUbpn0MnTL1qkUmkn1?si=4ccaeeabdea84bb5