Whether you have a five-minute drive to work or an hour-long train ride to school, your morning and evening commutes are a great opportunity for focused, uninterrupted prayer. There’s no better way to start and end your day than by centering your heart on Jesus and asking for His help as you seek to serve Him and love those around you.
Here are five prayers for your daily commute.
A Prayer for Patience
Heavenly Father, thank You for this new day. I pray that You give me patience to handle everything that comes my way today. When I start to feel frustrated, remind me to pause, take a deep breath, and remember my greater purpose. Fill me with Your grace and peace. In Jesus’ name, amen.
A Prayer for Endurance
God, I feel so tired today—not just physically, but mentally, too. I don’t know if I’m going to be able to make it through the day. Please give me strength. Renew the energy of my body and mind so that I can accomplish all the work You’ve so graciously entrusted to me. I want to serve You and those around me to the best of my ability. Thank You for your constant presence with me. In Jesus’ name, amen.
A Prayer for Mental Focus
Dear Jesus, there’s so much filling my mind right now. I feel like I can’t sort through any of it on my own, but I know I don’t have to. Thank You for carrying my burdens when they get too heavy for me to hold. I surrender everything—all my thoughts, confusion, frustration, and desires—to you, and ask that you give me clarity and mental focus for all the tasks I need to get done today. I love You. In Your Son’s name, amen.
A Prayer for Compassion
Heavenly Father, I thank You for every single person You’ve placed on my path. People can be very frustrating, and sometimes the last thing I want to do is meet them with compassion. But help me to remember that they’re all Your children, made in Your image, and fully known and loved by You. I pray that I am able to remain unoffendable. I pray that I will let any offenses roll off my shoulders and respond to unkindness with love and grace. In Jesus’ name, amen.
A Prayer for Inspiration
God, I know you’ve brought me to this place for a purpose. Please help me to honor You in everything I do, every conversation I have, and every person I encounter. Give me fresh inspiration, creative ideas, and helpful solutions for the work I have to accomplish today. I pray that I don’t waste any of the hours You’ve given me, but instead use them to their fullest potential. Thank you for Your strength, peace, comfort, and love that sustain me through every moment. In Jesus’ name, amen.
