10 Key Scriptures to Pray Over Your Work or Business
How many times have you reached the end of the workday and realised you didn’t include God?
For me, it’s too many times to count.
Especially in my previous consulting role, I found I was constantly on the go – if I wasn’t running to make my train in the morning, I was rushing to the next meeting or putting my head down to get a report to a client on time.
Each day was a race against the clock. I was so focused on getting things done that I would often forget to invite God into my workday.
And I would feel it by the end of the day. Sometimes, it looked like impatience or a lack of tolerance for others. Other times, it looked like emotional exhaustion from the politics. Every now and then, it was pure frustration over every little thing.
Now, I’d probably still experience some of this even with a conscious effort to give my work to God. But with prayer, it would all be overcome by God’s perfect peace and the reassurance that no matter what my workday looks like, God’s got it.
As my workdays are now slower (and I need all the guidance I can get to build my business), it’s encouraged me to be more intentional with how I start my workday. Praying over my day and creating room for God to take His place as Lord over the work I put my hand to and the business I’m stewarding, has transformed the way I approach work.
I wish I had put this into practice sooner!
I believe that praying over our work or business is something Christians should do daily – even if for a minute or so – to see God move in and through us in the work He has called us to in this season.
Here are some scriptures I regularly call upon when I’m praying over my workday or my business, to receive God’s grace for the day and align with God’s purposes.
#1 – Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Example prayer:
Lord, I thank you for enabling me to work and earn a living. Thank you for your continual provision and the opportunity I have to serve you through my work. May all that I do and say throughout my workday be done with the view of being an ambassador for Christ.
#2 – 1 Corinthians 10:31
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
Example prayer:
Heavenly Father, I acknowledge you as the giver of life. May all that I do in this life bring you glory above all else, including my work. Please help me not lose sight of this purpose as I walk through my workday today.
#3 – Ephesians 2:10
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Example prayer:
I thank you, God, that I am created by you and for you. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus, I have been redeemed in purpose. That purpose includes my daily work. When I get lost in the detail or caught up in the motions, please help me to remember that there is a greater purpose for the work you have given me to do.
#4 – Psalm 127:1
Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.
Example prayer:
Heavenly Father, I exalt you as the master builder. May my work, my business, and my home be built by you and you alone. I surrender it to you. I pray that my labour would not be in vain but that it would be fruitful for your Kingdom here on earth.
#5 – Proverbs 16:3
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
Example prayer:
Lord, I consecrate my work to you and commit all that I do today to you. Would you please lead the way as I embark on my workday – guide me and counsel me through every decision. I recognise that nothing and no one can establish me in my work like you can. I give it all to you.
#6 – Deuteronomy 31:8
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
Example prayer:
Lord God, I thank you for your presence. As I start my workday, I know I don’t do it alone but that you go before me into this day. Please help me continually be aware of your presence with me throughout the day, may it give me the courage to do all that you ask of me today.
#7 – Matthew 6:33
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Example prayer:
Heavenly Father, my Good Shepherd, please guide my heart and my motives throughout this workday. May I seek you and your kingdom above success, money or the approval of people. I thank you and acknowledge you as Jehovah Jireh, the one who provides for my every need.
#8 – 1 Peter 4:10
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
Example prayer:
Lord, thank you for your grace. I thank you that it is by your grace that I can go to work/run a business each day. Please show me how to use the gifts you have given me to bless others through my work/business. Help me faithfully steward those gifts in a way that is pleasing to you.
#9 – Ephesians 3:20
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.
Example prayer:
I thank you, God, that you don’t call me to strive in my work or do it all in my own strength. It is your mighty power that is at work within me, enabling me to do all that I set out to do and more. I believe that as I allow you to work through me today, you will exceed my expectations in every way. May your power be on display through my work!
#10 – James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
Example prayer:
Heavenly Father, I thank you for the wisdom that you so generously give to your children. Right now, I ask for a measure of your wisdom to direct my steps throughout my workday. May I call upon your infinite wisdom in every decision I make today.
Are you familiar with any of these scriptures? Maybe there are others you like to use to help guide your prayers over your workplace or business. If so, please share by leaving a comment.
I also encourage you to not just speak these scriptures but also read and meditate on them – read the entire chapter or book they sit within to seek more context. You never know, God might reveal something new to you about your work or business! He’s always waiting and ready for us to partner with Him to see His purposes fulfilled.
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Written by Oyelola
Oyelola is a copywriter, brand voice strategist and pastor by day and the writer of He Speaks, I Write by night. She's a lover of Jesus, matcha and walks in the sunshine. Her heart is to see people know and experience the love, presence and power of God - to truly live an abundant life.
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I just received a prayer request from a girl in my small group. Her husband’s business is having financial troubles. So, I did a quick google search “praying scripture over my business” and found this page. I live in Dallas, Texas, USA. Thank you sharing! It’s so neat that you are helping others across the world! Blessings to you!
Hello from Sydney, Australia! I’ve got family in Dallas 🙂 I’m so glad Holy Spirit led you to this blog and that it helped you stand with another in prayer.
P.S. I love your name, Micah.
Hello from Uganda 🇺🇬, kampala the peal of Africa!Am Glad to be here have been looking for scriptures that I can lean on strengthening me to set up my small business 😀 finally I landed on these 10 scriptures and I was like ooohh my God n it’s just for me..thank u for sharing with us such an interesting scriptures dia may God bless you for me.
Lastly please as u pray put me in your prayers because I want to see my business winning and at least I give a hand to those who are in need,because it my passion always.
Thanks and sending hugs 🫂
Praise God for bringing you here! I speak the favour of God over your business – may He bless the work of your hands in Jesus’ name. And may you receive wisdom from above on how to steward your business to bless others.
Hi Oyelola,
I’ve just got a new job in Perth WA, and I’m wanting to witness and bless the business, including through praying for it, thankyou for the post.
Have you ever read the little book called The awesome power of blessing by Richard Brunton? It’s a super interesting and challenging read if you have the opportunity…
I am praying blessing over your business too, so that you don’t have to have the particular ads you’ve got anymore, because just being honest (in love!) they were a bit distracting while I was reading.
Hi Bec, thanks for your comment and congratulations on your new job! I love your heart to bless the business, including through prayer.
I haven’t heard of that book, but I’m a big believer in speaking life and blessings over myself, others and situations. And I appreciate your blessings; thank you. I agree, it’s not my first choice to have ads, but at the moment I need them to pay off my growing email marketing platform fees. But I believe in faith that a breakthrough is around the corner! God bless you.
Hello, I am Ramadhani from Mombasa, Kenya. I feel blessed by these 10 scriptures and prayers. Thank God I found them. I needed direction in starting a business.
Hello! Praise God!
This word is life to my business right now. Thank you writing it.
Wonderful! As you declare the Word of God over your business and surrender it to Him, may you see it prosper in Jesus’ name.
Oyelola! God bless you and keep you! I am grateful to have found your ten scriptures. I could not sleep, (it’s 3:25am) and was working on my online shop where I sell furniture. I was telling God that I didn’t feel my work is spreading any good news of Jesus. I asked him to show me how I can and had the thought of writing versus on the listings in my online shop furniture listings in the description. It is my intent, through your gift of this article, to add a verse starting with your 10, to the listings. Thank you for taking the time to thoughtfully choose them and even writing a sincere prayer to God. It would have taken me forever to find the right ones and pray over the business and how God can work through my business to reach others. You were the answer to my prayer! I can’t wait to check out more of your site and please keep on what you are doing. Thank you for being a blessing in life at 3am!
Hello Courtney! Wow! I love how God led you to this in the middle of the night (or should I say, in the early hours of the morning). He is so good. Your idea to plant seeds on your website through scripture is beautiful. May those seeds be greatly watered by God and produce an abundant harvest in Jesus’ name! Keep shining bright for Jesus. 🙂
Awesomely inspired by the Lord. God bless you for being a blessing! I feel so encouraged! 🙏
Wow, praise the Lord! I’m glad you were encouraged by this post 🙂
I’m drowning in business i really need this words i submit my business to god.
Hi Sam, may you come out on top in your business in Jesus’ name! May doors open as you surrender your business to the Lord. I’m glad these words helped.
Praise master jesus thank for the your selection lm very grateful really appreciate stay blessed dear 🙏💝
I’m so glad this has blessed you 🙂
I got this today ,8vhave been facing alot in my business so I just went to Google to look for scriptures to help me and I got these, I have taken screen shots , am going to write everything down ,read and declare these scriptures daily from today 4th/6/2026, and am confident that my school business and forex trading will never be the same again , thankyou very much
Amen, Stella! Use your authority in Christ by speaking His Word over your business!
Ameen Praise the lord Jesus
Yes, hallelujah!
I find these scriptures very helpful in dealing with my daily work to involve God in all I do , nomatter how small it can be.
Yes, it truly transforms how we work and repositions us to give God glory through our work.
Hi Oyelola, these scriptures touch my heart. I am staring a Life Insurance businees a I nee god to guide me each and every step of the way.
I feel like these scriptures can be a daily walk for me to guide me withe my business and work. Be Bless!!
Hi Rick, praise God. I’m so glad blessed you. May the Word of God coming from your mouth produce much good fruit in your business in Jesus’ name! Proverbs 3:5-6 also comes to mind for you 🙂
Thanks Oyeola!!
Stay in touch and keep doing God duites!!
You’re welcome, Rick. I will!
I thank GOD for discovering this page. PR OYELOLA MY THE LORD BLESS YOU.
I have faith let me use those 1o key verses to pray for the job I want to get in Austeria under africuture sector this year.
I pray for my boss even whom I don’t know with the plan of God to join us together with the union of trinity as it is written in proverbs 16:10.
I commite all my plans to God so that his plans are established.
Amen
Hi Mathias, yes praise God for bringing you here! I hope it brought much encouragement. I also replied to your email and sent you a prayer.
This lessons was helping me to teach others and to create opportunities to all my friends.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Wonderful, Patrick! God is good.