Pleasure Can Be Serious Business As Rest Is Important For The Human Body, Mind, And Spirit: Prayer is our entry point into divine rest. It’s a common struggle for the human condition to battle with ups and downs, fluctuating emotions, and fatigue after hectic daily work activities.
A time away from daily work and responsibilities are part of the design God has built into us. To have time to rest, play and restore body, mind and soul is a gift from God. Be sure to jump into each day of your vacation to play and use these prayers for vacation and leisure as a day starter.
Prayer For the Good Use of Leisure
O God, in the course of this busy life, give us times of refreshment and peace; and grant that we may so use our leisure to rebuild our bodies and renew our minds, that our spirits may be opened to the goodness of your creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for a Safe Vacation
Dear God,
First, I want to give thanks for the many blessings I DO have. Sometimes it’s easy to forget them.
I ask for the further blessing of a safe, enjoyable vacation. May my journey both ways be free of incidents, and I also ask that you help me and her overcome another hesitation and bring us together.
May everything fall into place so that we enjoy this special vacation.
Amen
I’m on Vacation Prayer
Gracious God, I’m on vacation! While it’s easy to say that, it’s harder to shift my heart and mind away from the busyness of the normal routine to this period of relaxation. Help me let go of my need to produce and my thoughts about what may happen at work while I am away. Give to me the blessing of releasing my mind and body to your care as the Good Shepherd who can lead me beside still waters and restore my soul. Then God, as this vacation unfolds, open my soul to you as if it were an empty canvas waiting for the creative touch of the artist’s hand. Guide this time to allow me to grow in faith and in the ways of Jesus Christ. Amen. — Pastor Kurt Jacobson
Prayer for a Blessed Vacation
Heavenly Father,
Please bless our vacation.
Help our family to have patience and understanding.
Guide us to be mindful of this gift of time together.
Help us to make compromises when necessary and handle any chaos that comes our way with Your love and grace.
Open our eyes to truly see the beauty of the memories we are creating that will last a lifetime.
Amen.
Prayer To Enjoy Vacation Stay
Gracious God, you are worthy of all praise and this day I dedicate to giving you honor and glory. As I enjoy these days of vacation, give me a heart of playfulness while I am away from the regular responsibilities of my life. Give me a spirit of adventure – a spirit that is ready to try new things, taste new food, experience new people and a greater appreciation for the people of my life. Give me courage to enter with abandon into the unexpected and untried. Grant me a desire to delight in what is new and different, knowing that I will grow in appreciation for the vastness of life and your creation, and return fuller for having been bold enough to trust all that you guide me into, through Christ my Lord. Amen. — Pastor Kurt Jacobson
Enjoy Times of Fun and Celebration Prayer
Father, I thank you that you want me to enjoy times of fun and celebration. You are the creator of fun and you love to see your children enjoying the world and gifts you’ve given them. Help me not be afraid to have fun. Help me pursue fun in ways that honor and bring you joy. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.