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Use these 15 intercessory prayers as you seek God’s divine intervention and guidance during challenging moments at work.
If you’re a Christian, you know that prayer is a powerful tool that God has given us to not only communicate with Him but to also impact the world around us. That’s why when you want to pray a powerful prayer, you should be sure to be purposeful and intentional with your prayers.
One area that you can do this in is when it comes to bosses or superiors in the workplace. Whether you have a difficult boss, a rude boss, or just a boss that isn’t a joy to be around.
Here are 15 prayers for a difficult boss specifically tailored to your situation that you can use in your prayer time today. You can make these prayers personal to you and truly talk to God about how you’re feeling about your work problems.
Prayers for a Difficult Boss
1. Powerful Prayer for Your Difficult Boss to Encounter Lord Jesus Christ
Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God
for the Israelites is that they may be saved.
– Romans 10:1
Dear God,
I lift my boss to You today with a desire to see them come to know the salvation that Jesus has for them. I pray that You bring them to the knowledge of Christ and transform them by the power of His blood.
I pray that as they get to know Jesus, they will change spiritually and will be enlightened with the power of Your truth.
Lord, divinely intervene in my boss’s life and soften their heart so that they can find understanding and empathy in Your holy presence.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
2. Prayer Seeking Grace and Compassion in Difficult Situations at Work
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion,
kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
– Colossians 3:12
Dear Lord,
I ask that in the midst of any challenging or difficult situations, I would above all show grace and compassion to those around me with a humble heart.
Through Your Holy Spirit, help me to be empathetic to all of my coworkers and my boss, having patience and understanding in difficult times.
Give me the desire to always be a peacemaker, seeking peaceful resolutions and an approach that is full of grace despite any hardship that may be present.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
3. Prayer for Strength in Dealing with Your Tough Boss’ Unfair Treatment
You are my strength, I watch for you; you, God, are my fortress.
– Psalm 59:9
Dear Lord,
I pray for strength in the face of the unfair treatment that I receive at work from my boss. Help me to stand strong and firm in the truth of Your Word, knowing that you will have justice reign.
Help me to be resilient and steadfast as I find inner strength in You and You alone. Help me to not give into any temptation that inclines me toward revenge or enacting my own justice.
Fill me with courage and perseverance as I face and overcome this injustice at work.
In the Name of Jesus Christ,
Amen.
4. Prayer for Peace of Mind During Rough Times at Work
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
– Philippians 4:7
Dear Heavenly Father,
I pray that I find peace of mind in the midst of hard times at work. No matter what happens, help me to find the peace that passes all understanding that can only be found in You.
Help me to have a tranquil and calming tone in all that I do so that I can respond in peace no matter what comes my way.
I pray for divine comfort and assurance as I maintain my peace in my workplace and try to make peace with others.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
5. Prayer for the Right Mindset to See Through God’s Eyes in Work Situations
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord.
“As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways
and My thoughts than your thoughts.”
– Isaiah 55:8-9
Dear Lord,
Help me to have a perspective that is in line with Your wisdom when it comes to work-related matters in my life. Help me to not lean on my own understanding, but to focus on You in all things, having the right mindset for each situation.
Give me clarity and insight in every situation that I find myself in so that I can see the situation and the people involved from Your perspective, not my own.
I ask for Your guidance and discernment in all of my work scenarios, so that I can stand tall as a light for Your Kingdom and represent You in all that I do.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
6. Short Prayer Against Toxic Work Environments
Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”
– 1 Corinthians 15:33
O Lord,
I pray that You would intervene in my life to help me combat all toxicity that is present in my work environment.
Help me to seek resolution with any toxic coworkers or with my toxic boss so that our workplace would be one of healing rather than destruction.
Please place your divine protection around my workplace and shield us against all negative influences that would tempt us to treat one another in an ungodly way, creating a toxic workplace environment.
In the Name of our Lord Jesus,
Amen.
7. Prayer for Wisdom in Addressing Work Issues with Your Boss
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.
– James 1:5
Dear Lord,
Please grant me Your divine wisdom in every situation that I find myself in when it comes to my boss. When I address work-related concerns with them, help me to be godly and righteous, even if I have a heavy heart.
I ask that you give me a respectful and diplomatic tone in all my interactions with my boss. Help me to seek constructive resolutions with the help of Your holy wisdom.
I know that effective and respectful communication is important, so make me a vessel for encouragement in our workspace to communicate well with one another when we are addressing stressful situations. Above all, let Your light shine through me in rough times.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
8. Prayer for Open Doors to Share the Gospel at Work
Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ
and found that the Lord had opened a door for me. – 2 Corinthians 2:12
Oh Lord,
Help me to find opportunities at work to share the amazing love of Christ with my coworkers. Give me insight to see when I can share the Gospel with those around me.
Help me to intentionally seek out spiritual interactions with others and to approach them in a God-honoring way.
Please give me Your divine guidance to show me where You have opened doors where I can share the Gospel with someone and spread Your teachings.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
9. Prayer for God’s Grace to Help You Influence Your Boss Positively
In everything set them an example by doing what is good.
In your teaching show integrity, seriousness, and soundness of speech
that cannot be condemned so that those who oppose you
may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.
– Titus 2:7-8
Dear Lord,
Help me to positively influence my boss in a godly way. Help me to be a light for God’s grace that shines brightly and impacts my boss to bring about positive change.
Help me to have grace in every interaction that I have with my boss so that they would come to know the grace that You also have for them.
I pray that my actions will be a catalyst for positive change in my boss. Help me to play a part in their transformation and renewal in You.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
10. Prayer to Cultivate Gratitude Despite Difficult Bosses
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
– 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Dear Jesus,
I ask that you give me an attitude of gratitude when it comes to situations with my boss in the workplace. Even though my boss is challenging, help me to be grateful for the job that I have and for the opportunity to work.
Despite the difficulties that I face in my workplace, help me to notice all the little things that I do enjoy about my job, not focus on any negative feelings.
Please give me spiritual strength as I try to be more grateful in my job even in tough circumstances.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
11. Prayer for the Chance to Support a Tough Boss Spiritually
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
– Galatians 6:2
Dear Lord,
Help me to find opportunities to support my boss spiritually in whatever capacity I can. Help me to be a shining pillar of Christ’s strength for my boss in the workplace.
Give me a supportive and compassionate demeanor so that my boss can find support in my words and actions. Help me to see opportunities to provide spiritual help at the right time.
Help me to connect with my boss spiritually so that we can together foster support and understanding.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
12. Prayer for Strength Through Supportive Work Relationships
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
– 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Dear Lord,
I pray today for strength through supportive relationships at work. Help me to find coworkers who will support me, even when we go through tough times together.
Help us to be unified at work so that we can encourage one another, no matter the situation.
Give us the attitudes that we need to create a positive dynamic within our workplace so that we can provide one another with strength during all challenges.
In Your Holy Name,
Amen.
13. Prayer for Spiritual Growth in Challenging Situations with Your Boss
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.
– 2 Peter 3:18
Dear Lord,
Please help me to spiritually grow in this tough situation with my boss. Help me not to shrink away because of this adversity but to rather thrive and grow despite this challenge.
Help me flourish spiritually and develop like never before into the child of God that I was created to be.
Help me to learn from every workplace difficulty and tough situation that comes my way so that I can come out the other side as a person who is more like Your Son.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
14. Prayer to Set Respectful Boundaries with a Challenging Boss
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered,
or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.
– Proverbs 22:24-25
Dear Lord,
Help me to have the divine wisdom that I need to be able to set respectful and appropriate boundaries within the workplace with my difficult boss.
Help me to seek boundaries that foster a harmonious and peaceful work environment for both of us, allowing us to work together in a positive way.
Help us to have respectful communication and to properly establish healthy boundaries with the help of Your wisdom and truth.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
15. Prayer for Your Boss’ Leadership Development and Growth
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
– Ephesians 6:18
Dear Lord,
Please grow my boss spiritually and as a leader within our workplace. Help them to learn and thrive in their leadership position so that they can see personal growth.
Please help them to grow both professionally and personally so that they will know how to best handle the position that they have been given.
Please give them divine guidance and wisdom in all that they do and help them to go far in their journey of leadership so that we might all benefit from their wisdom.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.