Prayer as Strategy, Not Afterthought
What if your greatest business asset isn’t your product, your pitch, or your profit — but your prayer life?
That’s the conviction of Dayn Benson, co-founder of Praying.com, creator of the Business Prayer Planner, and the world’s first self-proclaimed Chief Prayer Officer.
For decades, Dayn was a successful entrepreneur helping people buy and sell companies. But in 2022, God asked him a question that changed everything: “Why don’t you trust Me?”
His journey since then has shown how daily prayer can transform businesses, marriages, and even governments.
From Chief Development Officer to Chief Prayer Officer
While trying to relaunch a post-COVID business, Dayn gave himself the title “Chief Development Officer.” But God had other plans:
“I don’t like that title. I want you to be Chief Prayer Officer.”
At first, Dayn argued. But eventually, he gave in. And with that yes, God began teaching him what it means to pray for businesses, not just individuals.
The Prayer Registry
Dayn and his co-founder Wyatt launched the Prayer Registry, where for-profit businesses can submit prayer requests. The only requirements?
- Be a registered for-profit business.
- Be willing to share prayer needs.
It’s free, and companies of all faith backgrounds — even atheists — are welcome. Twice a week, the team gathers to pray out loud over every business on the registry.
And God moves.
- A company on the brink of bankruptcy saw a complete turnaround — and is now hiring.
- Marriages have been restored, even though the team was praying for cash flow.
- In one case, government corruption in a foreign country was reversed after prayer, saving an entire company from closure.
The Business Prayer Planner
Dayn and his wife, Heidi, also co-authored the Business Prayer Planner, a practical tool for integrating daily prayer into your work life.
Each day offers:
- A Scripture passage.
- A simple prayer prompt.
- Space to listen and record what God is saying.
What begins as a 5–10 minute exercise often grows into deeper reflection, team conversations, and Spirit-led breakthroughs.
“Instead of asking God to bless what I’m doing, I’ve learned to ask, ‘Lord, where are You working, and how can I join You?’” — Dayn
Lessons in Spiritual Warfare
Business is not just financial or operational — it’s spiritual. Dayn has seen resistance increase when prayer begins. Anxiety, opposition, and unexpected setbacks often signal spiritual warfare.
But the antidote is simple:
- Pray out loud.
- Pray in community.
- Stand firm in Christ’s authority.
“Jesus gave us the authority not to live under fear. Work is meant to bring dignity and worship, not destruction.”
Why This Matters
Many believers live with a sacred/secular divide, keeping faith on Sundays and business from Monday to Friday. Dayn challenges that mindset:
- Paul’s tentmaking wasn’t separate from his ministry — it was his ministry.
- Business can be a place of worship, discipleship, and kingdom impact.
- Prayer is the bridge that integrates work and worship.
Get Involved
- Join the Prayer Registry: Free and open to any for-profit business.
- Use the Business Prayer Planner: Available on Amazon for just $6.95.
- Bring Prayer to Work: Start small — 5 minutes with your team, asking God where He’s already moving.
👉 Learn more and register your business at PrayingBusiness.com.