Bless us in the marketplace.

 Bless Us in the Marketplace

A Prayer for Work and Commerce

Bless us in the marketplace—where business meets the day,

Where deals are made and hands are shaken, where we work and pray.

Not for dishonest gain, not for greed or selfish pride,

But for honest labor, fruitful commerce, and integrity as our guide.

You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. (Deuteronomy 28:3)

Bless the work of our hands—the product, the service, the art,

Let excellence and truth be the signature of every part.

Bless the deals we make, the contracts we sign,

Let fairness mark our dealings, let kindness be our sign.

Bless our going out to meet the buyer and the seller,

Bless the words we speak, the stories we tell.

Give us wisdom in negotiation, patience in delay,

And let Your favor go before us to open up the way.

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans. (Proverbs 16:3)

Bless our competitors too, Lord—let no rivalry turn to spite.

Let us rise without pushing others down, shine without dimming their light.

In the marketplace of ideas, of goods, of trade,

Let us be known as people who are not afraid

To be honest, generous, and just in every transaction,

Let our business be a blessing, not a source of subtraction.

Bless our customers, clients, and suppliers—

Protect them, prosper them, fulfill their desires.

Let our work bring value, not just profit or gain,

And let us remember that every transaction is a human exchange.

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. (Proverbs 3:27)

Bless us in times of abundance and in times of lack,

Teach us to be content, to give generously, to trust and not to crack.

Let our work be worship, our labor be a prayer,

And let the marketplace become a place where Your love is declared.

So we place our work before You—our efforts and our art.

Bless the marketplace, O Lord, and bless our humble part.

Not for our wealth alone, but for Your kingdom's increase—

Bless us in the marketplace, and let it flow with peace.

Amen.