Jesus, our Savior, thank You for the sacrifice You made on the cross for us. 7 Prayers for Vibrant Family Relationships, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Every resource on our site was made possible through the financial support of people like you. and looks forward to his return at the end of time. as we pledge our time and our energy and our thought We pray for your assurance that we are operating within Your will. Lord, let what we discussed here bear fruit in our lives and in other people. We offer our worship and adoration to you, for you are worthy to be praised. For peace and justice in your name. Guide us where our action leads. Here is my heart, Lord, (Prayer), Intercessions for Information Technology (Prayer), Intercessions on the Theme of Vocation (Prayer), Let Us Pray for Those Who Hold Together the Life of This Community (Prayer), Lord Through Our Work Help Us Use, Develop and Preserve the Resources of the Earth (Prayer), God Gave Us Freedom to Squander or Invest His Gifts May He Prosper the Work of Our Hands (Prayer), Let Us Pray for All Christians at Work, That They May Look on Their Employment As Ministry (Prayer), For the Potential You Have Given Us and the Possibilities That Lies Before Us, We Thank You (Prayer), Instill in Each of Us at Our Work New Attitudes to Your Economy (Prayer), Enable Us to Develop the Economy of This Nation (Prayer), God, Inspire All Decision Makers to Be Responsible to Stakeholders (Prayer), Endow Us With Wisdom to Use Your Resources to Create Wealth for All People (Prayer), O God, You Sent Moses to Help Those Required to Make Bricks Without Straw (Prayer), We Give Thanks for the Fellowship of Every Place Where Work Is Shared (Prayer), We Pray for the Early-Retired, Those Made Redundant or Whose Businesses Have Collapsed (Prayer), May Our Work Fulfill Our Needs and the Needs of Others (Prayer), Thank You for Work Which Fills Our Days and Tests Our Mettle (Prayer), Thank You for Those Whose Ambitions Are Matched by Integrity (Prayer), Lord of This World, We Work, We Watch, We Wait for You (Prayer), In The Light of The City at Night (Prayer), Lord We Pray That People May Increasingly Work Together in Agreement (Prayer), Open to Us a Clearer Prospect of Our Work (Prayer), O Christ, the Master Carpenter, Wield Well Your Tools (Prayer), God You Have Created Us to Depend on One Another (Prayer), God Has Given Us Talents and Skills to Multiply Good in the World (Prayer), God, Who Ordained That Your Son Jesus Christ Should Labor With His Hands (Prayer), Let Us Pray for the World of Technology and Scientific Research (Prayer), We Pray for Those Forced by Necessity to Work on Projects They Oppose (Prayer), For All Who Are Working, Help Us As We Work (Prayer). Amen. Help us to achieve the goals we have set together and to move forward in a positive way. Also, we invite you to add your own opening or closing prayers using the form at the bottom of this page. "and of the Son," (touch your heart with the Crucifix); 3. Lord God, your goodness never changes Amen. In the spaces of our hearts that harbor envy and ambition, we prayerfully ask You to make room for humility and shared credit. In closing, bless our families, friends, and coworkers with the gifts of kindness, patience, love, and respect. In worship, in active partnership, in hope. We thank you for inspiring us with solutions to the issues at hand. Some of these issues have provoked feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. DOWNLOAD This Document in Microsoft Word. that comes from following the Pioneer Lord, I know that when tomorrow begins And evening comes, Help me unwind. Prepare Our Minds. Deliver us from our distorted thoughts, sickness, debt, sadness, struggles, hunger, pain, fear, oppression, conflict, and unbelief, for we proclaim Your Peace over our lives through prayer, today. Lord, thank you for the laughter and the wonderful time that weve shared. Free us from confusion of mind; joy of life with you for ever. As we leave this place and go out there may we go in the power of the Holy Spirit. . Creator God Amen. Immortal King, we praise you that even though our meeting has come to an end, our work for you goes on. Hope that helps! Spirit, Comforter. May the matters discussed serve as a catalyst to move us forward and cause us to advance and see growth in all areas of our lives. Closing prayers are a wonderful way to end a meeting, small group, church service, or any type of gathering! Thank You for loving us perfectly, and for layering our lives with unique purpose. (YMCA 'Windows into Worship', blue section p.6). to offer the kingdom in political and economic witness, Christ is Risen: The spirits of evil are fallen. 2) O God our Father, whose blessed Son came not to be served but to serve: give us grace to follow his example and unite us in the service of your Kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Of a life lived Let the work done here tonight come to fruition, and let it all be And grant that, being pure in heart, we may see you; through Jesus Christ, your Son, who lived and died that we might have life. Prayer for Wisdom Lord God, we praise you, for in you are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Go forth without fear, for God who created You has made you holy, . Grow us both individually and together, as we seek the peace of Your presence. Here are some closing prayers for meetings that will help get you started. Soften our hearts to Your call more each day. Grant us a vision of your world as it might be: In Jesus name, I believe and pray, Amen. Cheers! to support each other in good and ill, Bless our hearts with finer feelings, Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Prayer of Thankfulness for Good Discussions Living God, how majestic is your name! For Yours is the Kingdom, the power and the glory, Forever and ever. You are working within each of us individually to grow your body, the church. Your hand of protection be on them throughout the rest of the week. Those who command and those who obey; May his Spirit reign in these towns and in all places and in all places of your employment. Creator of all life, help us enter the New Year reverently, aware that you have endowed every creature and plant, every person . Before the next task, for the sake of what might be. Whoever we meet, Closing Prayer for Meeting. (JOHN HUNTER, SCOTLAND, 19TH CENT., ALT.) Save me from shipwreck. We thank you for the input of each person in this room. that we might serve you in serving others. Here are sample closing prayers. Here is my will. `&@;{, f- U P] *f jj W{ m w U >|1 q&j0 HEi . To labour and not to ask for any reward Who finds it difficult to start the day. Guidance Prayer Awesome God, as we leave this place, we put our trust in you because we know you will never shame us. Yet it is the everyday struggles Let Your will reign paramount in our plans, today and always. And those who keep house; (From 'Celebrating Work' by Corrymeela [c.] ). Amen. You are our rock, our fortress, our shield, and our strength. Amen. You place others perfectly in our lives, and inspire us as Christians to work together with the gifts that we have been blessed with. "Dear Lord, thank you for bringing everyone together today. Lord, hear the prayer of our hearts O God of truth, prepare our minds. . Thank you for the chance to grow closer with one another as we strengthen each other with . Praising God demonstrates our reverence and worship for Him. As we bring this meeting to a close, we pray that we continue to be united in our common purpose and the next steps we need to take. Here your present waits to be revealed. Thank you for the opportunities we've had and the support of our teachers and classmates. Use our lives . You invade it, Bless me tonight. and provider of all our needs. and to change the things that contradict God's love, Closing prayers are a wonderful way to end a meeting, small group, church service, or any type of gathering. We thank you that your grace has covered our discussions and decisions through this meeting. Thanking God shows our appreciation for all He has done for us. You arm us with strength and train our hands for the tasks that we have before us. Inspire us as we leave this place to always love and serve You. These Closing Prayers are part of "Work in Worship," a collection of material for work-themed services compiled by David Welbourn.For more prayers, songs, readings and sermons, click on the table of contents to the right. Its hard to believe, sometimes, we have been created in Your image! A closing prayer is a great way to end a meeting, Bible study or church meeting in prayer. I would not put it at the very, very end. Until the shades lengthen, Will start off on the wrong foot. each day of our lives. Visit our most popular prayers if you are wondering how to pray or what to pray. We look forward to the ways that You will surprise and amaze us with Your faithfulness. While you make all things new. May your grace and love be with us each day. Deliver us, Father, from the everyday attacks on our conscious, health, relationships, and beyond. In the midst of the world's affairs, Related: 50 Religious Christmas Quotes 2. If we awake to breathe today, we can be assured it is with great purpose, in order to bring glory and honor to You, the One True God. We thank you for looking down from heaven and being mindful of us. We ask for your guidance, strength, wisdom, mercy, patience, and knowledge of your ways as we . and the freedom of your spirit. From what can see coming and would never expect, protect and deliver us from anything that threatens to throw us off Your course for our lives. Here is a collection of opening and closing prayers that can be used You teach us in the most amazing ways, through the most unexpected circumstances. Give us the vision, O God our King, Bless those called to care for the earth, working to protect and care for plants and protecting forests and grasslands. Or the proclamation of the Gospel of Christ "and of the Holy Spirit." (touch your left shoulder and then your right shoulder with the Crucifix); 4. Those who go forth to toil And the dictates of culture. Bring us back time and again, as we strive to be strong, courageous, and obedient to You. Amen. We commit ourselves When we are hard pressed with evil, deliver us; God our Father, Lord of all the world, we thank you that you have called us into the fellowship of your universal Church. Image by We thank you that you make us wise, you bring joy to . Then may I We cherish our oneness with you and with each other. Through your strength, we can scale any wall that stands in the way of what you would have us achieve. Lord, because of you. Thank you for helping us achieve the goals of this meeting. Do not let the learning and conversations of this gathering die, but, instead, may they continue to ruminate within us and bear fruit in our ministries . And our work done. Abandon me not to myself for one moment. As we close this meeting, Lord, we want to give honor to You. Father, Help us to embrace and enjoy the life youve given us to live. (YMCA 'Windows into Worship', grey section p.6). 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