The Busy Person's Prayer Book
Fast-Paced Prayers for a Fast-Paced World
by Evelyn Shamay Mayfield

Table of Contents

PRAYERS
Work:
For a Job
Pending Layoff
Giving My All at Work
Anxiety over New Venture

Helping Others:
When Someone’s Late
Help for a Loved One
Helping the Needy – Directly
Helping the Needy – Indirectly
Caregiver’s Prayer
Patience with the Young and Old
Handcrafter’s Prayer
Concern About a Pet
When I've Promised to Pray for Somone
For the Terminally Ill

Hurting Others:
When I’ve Hurt Someone
The Urge to Complain
Judging Others
When Someone Baits Me

My Faults:
To Avoid Temptation
To Change Eating Habits
Waiting for Appointments
Patience in Traffic
Shrugging Off Insults/Gossip
Urge to Gossip
Worrying About My Appearance
Too Many Chores
Craving Appreciation
To End Procrastination

My Needs:
To Wake at a Special Time
Inspirational Words (Spiritual Muse)
For Help in Paying Debts
Wise Use of Resources
Accepting Help
Getting Rest
For Today's Troubles, in Advance

My Faith:
To Concentrate in Prayer
Thank You
When Things Go Wrong
Taking His Name in Vain

Seasonal Prayers:
Distractions (Summer)
Changes (Fall)
Rest (Winter)
Restlessness (Spring)

Quickies:
Self-Pity
Taking it Slow and Easy

OTHER MATERIAL:
The 3-Word Swear Prayer
The Power of Prayer
Prayer Chains/Prayer Groups
Routine Prayer/Spontaneous Prayer