Prayer of an Engineer

Lord Jesus, my rock and my foundation

Thank you, O Lord Jesus,

for giving me

talents and skills…

to plan and develop towns and cities;

to design and build dwelling places;

to put up edifices that reflect

humanity’s artistry.

Thank you, O lord Jesus,

for giving me the opportunity

to work for the community;

build houses to shelter families;

construct roads and highways;

renovate and restore churches

and other building to their

former beauty and grandeur.

I humbly ask you, O dear Jesus,

to help me…

finish the projects started,

win bids and contracts;                                                    

give my best effort;

and come up with my work

that I can proudly offer to you.

I kneel before you to ask humbly

for your blessing and protection.

Bless the project, O Lord;

bless the site I have chosen;

bless the machineries and equipment;

bless the workers and staff.

I humbly implore you….

give me the grace to aim high

and work hard to achieve my goal;

to be creative and constructive;

to be resourceful and responsible.

Thank you, O Lord Jesus,                                   for sending me

workers and assistants

who will ensure

that my projects are safe and sound,

strong and well-built.

Make me realize that while my life

is your precious gift to me,

my work and my achievements

are my gifts to you.

You, O Lord Jesus, are the rock

and foundation of my life and work.

Amen.