Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 29:4-7

The Bible encourages you to pray for the place where you work. Your prayers could open doors to more people coming to know the Lord. And it’s good for you too, according to Jeremiah 29.

“Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare” (Jeremiah 29:7).

Seeking the welfare of your company is important, whether or not the people in charge believe in God. In Jeremiah’s letter to the exiles, the Israelites were being asked to pray for the Babylonians – people who were actively hostile to God, and who had drawn the Israelites into captivity. Even so, God told the Israelites that praying for the Babylonians would be the key to the Israelites’ blessing.

By blessing others, you’re blessed too. This has always been an integral part of God’s Covenant. God expressed the link to Abraham in this way: “Abraham shall become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him” (Genesis 18:18).

God’s provision is so great that there is always enough to go around. Making prayer part of your leadership could bring greater blessings than you currently imagine.

Prayer: God, grant my company financial success. May the work I do today bring blessing to those I serve. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Further Exploration: Read more about Jeremiah 29 in the Theology of Work Bible Commentary.

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