There is a pyramid or hierarchy in the secular world when it comes to jobs and careers. People think that white-collar jobs and other elite jobs, such as being a lawyer, doctor, scientist, engineer, or chef, are the jobs on the top of the pyramid or hierarchy. However, this sad reality causes people to often aim for those kinds of jobs, not because of what they can do through it to make a difference, but because of the brand and status associated with those kinds of jobs. This is the high-class brand in which some people place their identity. But that is only what the mortal world says. What matters more is how God looks at every job. As long as the job is honorable, honest, and not evil, even if you are a janitor, dishwasher, or construction worker, you can still glorify God and make a difference in this world. No matter how “lowly” you think a construction worker may be, God can use your vocation in His sovereign care for the world. Imagine if there were no construction workers in this world. As a matter of fact, no job is actually “lowly”. It is only the world that puts hierarchies in place regarding jobs. While some jobs are critical, given the nature of their work, like a president whose decisions significantly impact a nation, that does not mean that blue-collar jobs are any less important. Even if you’re a construction worker, you can still be the salt and light wherever God has placed you.
A construction worker’s prayer you can pray as you go about your daily job duty is
Father in heaven, I pray for You to use me and my vocation as a construction worker to be a blessing to other people. May my hands and labor help the city/town where I work become a better place through the things I build. Give me the grace to be excellent in the work that I do so that I may build strong and quality houses and infrastructure projects. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Matthew 5:13-16
13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
You can pray this prayer as you become a blessing to other people through your efforts as a construction worker:
You also have to remind yourself that in the end, your primary vocation is not being a construction worker, but being a minister of God. The Bible says that we are ministers of reconciliation because the Gospel we preach brings reconciliation between those who repent and believe and God. We are also ambassadors of Christ, through the way we represent Christ and proclaim Him to those who don’t know Him. In the end, our primary work is to make disciples and witness Christ to the lost. That means you can preach Christ to your fellow workers, your boss, and even your clients if there is an opportunity. More than houses and infrastructure, what the world needs is the Gospel.
2 Corinthians 5:18-21
18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.
21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
Acts 1:8
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Matthew 28:19
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
You can pray this prayer as you reach out to the lost and witness Christ to those who do not yet know Him:
Heavenly Father, I pray that You would give me the grace never to be ashamed of the Gospel in my workplace, but instead, may I always preach Christ to my fellow workers, superiors, and even clients if there is an opportunity. Empower me, Holy Spirit, that I may be bold, brave, and courageous. Use me as your mouthpiece to speak truth to them and work in their hearts and open their spiritual eyes so that they may see their need for Jesus. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
A Construction Worker’s Prayer
As you reach out to the lost in your workplace, you don’t need a Ph.D. or experience as a public speaker to be able to preach the Gospel to them. Of course, by all means, we strive to learn how to preach the Gospel better and learn how to speak better, but in the end, we are dependent on God’s grace, which is sufficient for us, along with the power of the Holy Spirit.
What does a construction worker do in construction?
When we think of construction workers, we often think of people who lay bricks and mix cement. However, many different tasks fall under the title of construction worker. A construction worker could be the person who applies the finishing touches, loads and unloads the things needed for construction, operates specific equipment or tools, puts up the cables, fills in cement, digs holes when required, and so much more. Another vital part of their job is to always ensure safety for themselves and their fellow workers. If you are operating a crane or a bulldozer, you must be incredibly careful, or you could end up accidentally causing harm to someone. Given the nature of construction work, you can pray for many things. One is praying for safety. There are inherent dangers in constructing houses, buildings, and other types of infrastructure. For example, suppose a very tall building is being built. In that case, being on top of the building to complete that construction work is already dangerous. There are many more similar instances where a construction worker’s task is very risky.
Psalm 91:1-2
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
Philippians 4:6-7
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
As a construction worker, you can pray this prayer for your safety as you work on a construction site:
Heavenly Father, I pray that You keep me safe from any harm and danger as I work on this construction site. Protect me from any accidents. Give me the grace to always be alert and have presence of mind and always follow the protocols enacted to ensure my safety and the safety of my fellow workers. Keep my fellow workers safe as well. Give us the grace never to be half-hearted with safety procedures and ensure that we always pay attention to them to avoid any accidents from happening. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Another thing you can pray for as a construction worker is your work environment and the management of the construction project. Consider how serious safety is ensured, the wages of the workers, and how good the work environment is… all of that depends on the project’s managers. Here is how you can pray for your project manager/s:
Father in heaven, I pray for our project manager and contractors that they will give us fair wages. I also pray that they shall be serious when it comes to safety, ensure every safety standard is always met, and provide good safety gear and equipment. I also pray that they treat us well and see us as fellow workers whose labor helps progress their project. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
A Construction Worker’s Prayer
Being a construction worker is a highly technical job. If you do things poorly, it could have adverse effects on many things. It may cause a project to be slowed down because certain things have to be done again, which affects budgeting. Even worse is when the negative consequences of doing things poorly only show up if the infrastructure is already being used, which may cause harm to more people. In that case, you are not being a blessing to others. In other words, one of the things you can also pray for as a construction worker is being excellent at the work that you do, even if it is as simple as mixing the cement or digging holes.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Here is a prayer you can pray as you aim for excellence in your work:
Heavenly Father, give me the grace to be excellent in my work as a construction worker so that I may be a blessing to my superiors and the clients we are contracted by to construct high-quality and robust infrastructure. Give me the grace to always be humble, to learn from other people, and accept whatever advice or corrections they suggest to do things better. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
A Construction Worker’s Prayer
Lastly, if there is one thing you should always pray for as you work, it is to remember that you are working not for men, but for the Lord, and that you shall always strive to glorify God in the work that you do. You may be excellent in the work that you do, but it is all pointless if you are not doing it for the glory of God.
Colossians 3:23-24
23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
1 Corinthians 10:31
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
You can pray this prayer in your desire to always glorify God in the work that you do:
Heavenly Father, always remind me that I am ultimately working for You and not for men. Knowing that I am working heartily for You should motivate me to always be excellent in my work and always give my best, because You deserve the best, Father. Give me the grace to always be faithful and glorify You in my work, regardless of the size or complexity of the task. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
A Construction Worker’s Prayer
Just because you are a construction worker does not mean that you cannot make a difference in this world. If you look at the Gospel, Jesus was a carpenter, and some of the apostles were fishermen, yet that didn’t stop them from changing the world by preaching Christ to the lost. In Christ, God has a purpose for you; it is no accident that you are where you are working right now. We have a purpose and a direction in life only because of Christ. You can’t find that purpose in any other things.