Bob Perry Prayer

Welcome to Day 10 of our Jabez journey! Today, let’s talk about bold asking and the desires God places in our hearts. Philippians 2:13 reminds us that God is at work within us, giving us both the desire and the power to do whatever pleases Him. Sometimes, we hesitate to ask for big things for ourselves, but it feels easier when we’re praying for someone else’s blessing or breakthrough. The truth i...

Welcome to Day 9 of our Jabez journey! Today, we’re talking about bold prayers. Sometimes we hesitate to voice our deepest desires before God—maybe out of fear of seeming selfish, proud, or too ambitious. Yet, Jabez prayed a big, honest prayer, asking God for blessing, influence, and protection. Scripture and our culture remind us, “You have not because you ask not,” and Ephesians 3:20 says our Go...

Welcome to Day 8 of our Jabez journey! Today, we focus on the first and boldest request Jabez made: “Oh, that You would bless me!” It’s easy to wonder—Is it okay to ask God for a blessing? Is that selfish or greedy? But when we look at the Scripture, we see that heaven is a place of abundance, not lack. Jesus taught us to pray, “Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” G...

Welcome to Day 7 of our Jabez journey! Today, we focus on the power and beauty of praying the names of God. When I pray the prayer of Jabez, I like to begin with worship—praising God by His many names. Like Jabez, I want to acknowledge the God I’m praying to, just as Jesus taught us, “Hallowed be Thy name.” The following names for God, are found in scriptures speak of the beauty of his nature. His...

Welcome to Day 6 of our Jabez journey! Today, we look at the beautiful names of God that Jabez called upon: Jehovah-shalom (the Lord is Peace), Jehovah-tsidkenu (the Lord our Righteousness), Jehovah-shammah (the Lord is There). Each name reveals God’s heart and His promises to His people and to us. When Israel faced fear and chaos, they found peace and safety in Jehovah-shalom. When they needed re...

Welcome to Day 5 of our Jabez journey! Today, we focus on the One to whom Jabez prayed—the God of Israel. In Scripture, God is known by many names, each revealing a part of His character and His promises to us. The compound names of God, beginning with “Jehovah,” remind us of His supremacy and all He has done for His people. Jehovah-jireh means “the Lord will provide”—the God who sees and meets ou...

Hello friend, welcome to another day on our Jabez journey! When we look at the story of Jabez in Scripture, we see a man whose very name reminded him of pain and hardship. But Jabez didn’t let his past or any negative label define his destiny. He took his needs, his dreams, and his hopes straight to God, boldly asking for blessing, provision, and purpose. And you know what? God honored that prayer...

Welcome to Day 3 of our Jabez journey. Today, we reflect on the name “Jabez”—a name his mother gave him because she bore him in pain. In ancient cultures, a name wasn’t just a label; it was a declaration of destiny and identity. Every time someone called Jabez, they were calling him “Pain” or “Sorrow.” Imagine living each day with a name that speaks hardship over you! Yet, despite this legacy of d...

Welcome to Day 2 of our Jabez journey! Yesterday, we remembered that God sees every honest, humble heart—even when the world overlooks us. Today, we’re invited to step forward in faith, trusting that God’s blessing is for each of us, not just the “special” few. Scripture says Jabez was “more honorable than his brothers.” In his culture, this meant more than simply being better than his immediate f...

Heavenly Father, Thank you for this brand-new day and the wonderful gift of work. As we step into June and begin our annual Prayer of Jabez challenge, I lift up every partner, worker, business owner, and prayer warrior in the marketplace today. “Oh, that You would bless me indeed…” Lord, pour out Your abundant blessing over our work, our businesses, and our influence. Let Your favor, wisdom, and p...

Welcome to Day 1 of our Annual Jabez Prayer Challenge. If you’re like me, it’s easy to wonder sometimes if your life really matters in the grand scheme of things. The first fifteen chapters of 1 Chronicles always remind me of that feeling—line after line of names, generations flowing one into the next. Most of these people lived quiet, faithful, ordinary lives, rarely stepping into the spotlight....

Yesterday, as I prayed with our Workplace Prayer intercessors, the phrase “Bonus Week” jumped out in my spirit. With Memorial Day landing earlier this year, we’ve been handed a few extra days—almost like an unexpected extension to our week. Friend, my prayer for your Bonus Week is anchored in the goodness of God, as in Deuteronomy 8:18. I believe this is a time to look for new beginnings, fresh pr...

Hello friends, and welcome to the first Tuesday after Memorial Day—the unofficial start of summer and the last week of May. As we gather for Workplace Prayer, I’m reflecting on Rabbi Daniel Lapin’s teachings about the Hebrew calendar and the month of Sivan, which marks a strategic season for business, income streams, and covenant alignment. Today, let’s turn our focus to God’s faithfulness as we p...

The focus: Prepare for Pentecost Power Prevailing Scripture: Acts 1:4–8 As our “Risen Indeed” journey culminates, we stand with the disciples in the days between resurrection and Pentecost. For forty days, Jesus appeared, taught, and prepared His friends for a remarkable promise: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you.” The focus now shifts from Jesus’ physical presence to the c...

Good morning, friend. Have you ever found yourself overthinking a decision, wondering, “What will they think of me? Will they approve?” I know I have. In both work and life, it’s all too easy to slip into the trap of approval addiction—letting other people’s opinions shape our choices and chip away at our confidence. Over time, I’ve realized God wants so much more for us: a life rooted in His love...

The Focus: We Are Empowered Scripture: John 20:21–22 As our “Risen Indeed” journey continues, we witness a sacred moment: Jesus breathes on His disciples and says, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” What began in fear now shifts to bold commissioning. This is more than just comfort—it’s a call to go, equipped with divine power. Jesus doesn’t send us in our own strength. He fills us with His Spirit—God’s e...

As we move beyond recent milestones and seasons, let us pause to realign our priorities and seek God’s direction for what lies ahead. Glorious Father, we come before You with gratitude for each new day and the opportunities it brings. As we approach Memorial Day, a signal of summer in our culture, may you grant us clarity and insight for our decisions in our work, service, and personal journeys. G...

The Focus: Honest Questions, Deeper Faith Scripture: John 20:24–29 This week in our “Risen Indeed” journey, we stand with Thomas, who longs for certainty in the midst of doubt. He wants proof that Jesus is alive, and the risen Christ meets him right where he is. Jesus invites Thomas to touch His wounds, offering gentle assurance instead of rebuke. In that encounter, doubt becomes faith, and questi...

Hello Friend, We are so honored to partner with you in prayer for such a time as this. With Mother’s Day approaching, my heart is full as I reflect on my own mom, who passed away just a few days ago. I want to share a testimony—after years of prayer, my mom came to Jesus in the final phase of her life. Her heart, once so hard, became soft and tender, and the joy and peace she experienced was unden...

Week 4: Jesus Calls Us by Name The Power of Personal Encounter Scripture: John 20:14–16 This week in our “Risen Indeed” journey, we find Mary Magdalene outside the empty tomb, lost in her grief and confusion. She doesn’t recognize Jesus—until He gently calls her by name. In a moment, sorrow turns to joy, and despair is transformed by His personal love. The risen Jesus sees us, knows us, and calls...

Today’s theme is Rekindling Faith in the Workplace. In John 21:12, Jesus invites His disciples, “Come and have breakfast.” He meets them in their ordinary moments, rebuilding courage and restoring community. May we, too, encounter His refreshing and renewing presence in our work today. Let us pray: Risen Lord, we step into our workplaces this day. Where hope has faded, rekindle our faith. Where fe...

Jesus Restores Hope The Focus: Hope Rekindled After Disappointment Scripture: John 21:3–7, 12 As we continue our “Risen Indeed” journey, we find the disciples returning to what they knew—fishing—after the resurrection. Their hopes felt dashed, dreams uncertain. All night, they caught nothing, weighed down by disappointment. But at dawn, a voice from the shore calls out, guiding them to cast their...

Our prayer theme today is seeing Jesus in the everyday, inspired by John 20:20: “Jesus showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.” Let us pray: Risen Lord, as we journey from Easter to Pentecost, we invite Your presence into our daily work. Fill every task, conversation, and challenge with Your hope, peace, and joy. Transform our workplaces by Your resu...

The Focus: Recognizing the Risen Christ Scripture: Luke 24:30–32 This week in our “Risen Indeed” journey, we step onto the road to Emmaus, walking with the disciples blinded by confusion and sorrow. They didn’t recognize Jesus beside them until He broke bread at their table—and suddenly, their eyes were opened. How often do we miss His presence, tangled in our own routines, doubts, or disappointme...

Good morning, Workplace Prayer Community, As we continue our journey from Easter to Pentecost, let us welcome the risen Jesus into our workplaces. This season is a call to invite His hope, peace, and joy into every part of our work and lives. Today, our focus is His Reassuring Presence in our work. In John 20:19, Jesus appears to His disciples and says, “Peace be with you.” As He brought peace beh...