SCRIPTURE REFERENCE
The Christian prayer life can sometimes feel stale. It doesn’t mean your faith is weak, or that you’re doing something wrong—so don’t get hung up on it! It just happens. But if you want to connect with God and don’t know how to pray, or simply don’t feel like praying…then these everyday prayers are for you.
Working Outdoors
We live in a world obsessed with fast results. So, when your work is slow, repetitive, or barely noticed—like pulling weeds, pruning branches, or trimming hedges—it’s easy to wonder if it matters at all. But Scripture tells us that even our smallest acts of labor have meaning when they’re done in partnership with God.
As you tend to a flower bed or clean up the yard, you’re echoing the Creator who planted the first garden and called it good. And as you are caring for creation, God is patiently shaping you through this slow work, teaching patience, perseverance, and beauty.
Whether you’re sweating in the sun or enjoying the fruits of your labor, here’s a prayer and Scripture to ground your hands in hope and your heart in worship.
“The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building” (1 Corinthians 3:8–9).
A Prayer for Yard Work
Gardener of souls, you planted a garden in the beginning and walked among its trees. As I dig and prune, weed and water, remind me that you are tending to me, shaping me with care. Give me patience with slow growth, perseverance for hard work, and joy in the beauty you bring from the earth. May this labor be an act of worship, joining you in caring for the world. Amen.
The role of prayer in Christian life is powerful and helps us in our mission to creatively explore how we connect with God in the ordinary, extraordinary, everyday moments of life. For more everyday prayers, visit this page!
