I recently gave a couple of talks summarizing some of the work that I do as a nuclear-particle-astrophysicist (name perpetually under discussion) and the impact that the Bible has had on me as a I approach and think about my work. The talks were given to fellow believers in ministries where people were likely to be or be relationally close to scientists in their everyday lives. On the last slide, I included a list of things that fellow Christians might consider praying for believers who are scientists. Many of these things apply to wider academic fields, and indeed, the body of Christ at large.
- Boldness
- Humility
- Encouragement
- Rest
- Creativity
- Integrity
- Fearlessness
- Wisdom, understanding, knowledge
- Love for fellow believers and fellow scientists, colleagues
- ***A desire for God’s glory
- *Opportunities to witness faithfully
- Protection (spiritual, physical, emotional, financial, reputation, professional, etc)
- To find their identity in Christ
- Balance
- Discernment; including the collaborations they form, the projects they choose, where/how they gain/accept funding, how they present their work, and how their work impacts people, places, and the future
- To be led by the Holy Spirit in this as well as other areas of their lives
