Special Occasion
An Amish Table Prayer
This Amish Table Prayer is an interesting prayer for moderation in using our blessings. The sentiments are very relevant to use as table blessing when dieting or fasting. Enable us to use Thy manifoldblessings with moderation; Grant our hearts wisdom to avoidexcess in eating and drinkingand in the cares of this life; Teach us to…
Read MoreChristmas Prayer by St. Bernard of Clairvaux
This Christmas prayer by St. Barnard of Clairvaux helps us focus our hearts on the beautiful gift of baby Jesus as a way to touch God’s heart at Christmas. Nativity Prayer Let Your goodness Lord appear to us, that we made in your image, conform ourselves to it. In our own strength we cannot imitate…
Read MoreWedding Prayer of Blessing Based on a Prayer by Teresa of Avila
Here is a wedding prayer that invokes the presence of God to work within the couple so that they “May trust God that in joining your lives together that you are both exactly where you are meant to be.” This is adapted from a classic prayer of Teresa of Avila. Wedding Prayer May today there…
Read MoreA Night Prayer by John Keble
Here are some words from the hymn “Sun of My Soul, Thou Savior Dear” written by John Keble which make a beautiful night prayer. Sun of my soul, thou Savior Dear, It is not night if thou be near; O may no earth-born cloud arise To hide thee from thy servant’s eyes. When the soft…
Read MoreGuided Prayer for the National Day of Prayer
Here is a prayer idea for the National Day of Prayer. This is a guided prayer for the National Day of Prayer that can be used in a church service or in a prayer group. I composed this prayer when I was asked to lead the congregation in guided prayer at a National Day of…
Read MoreEvening Prayer from the hymn “All Praise to Thee” by Thomas Ken
This hymn makes a beautiful evening prayer. All praise to thee, my God this night, For all the blessings of the light! Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Beneath thine own almighty wings! Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son, The ill that I this day have done, That with the world, myself,…
Read MoreA Prayer Vigil Guide for Visioning
Using this format, people were really able to tap into the power of prayer during a 48 hour prayer vigil in preparation for a visioning event at our church. People especially appreciated the fact that they had a scripture to meditate on with every suggested activity. How to do this prayer practice: 1. Make up…
Read MorePRAYER GUIDE FOR REVIVAL AT YOUR CHURCH
PRAYER GUIDE FOR RENEWAL SPRING 2004 at Yemassee Baptist Church. When our church needed revival we used the following prayer guide. These prayer guides were handed out during our Wednesday night adult Bible study in the sanctuary. I then challenged the adults to walk throughout the church facilities and prayer over every square inch using…
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day Prayer
This prayer can be used in an email or a card on St. Patrick’s Day. It is an excerpt of a longer prayer by St. Patrick known as St. Patrick’s Breastplate Prayer. Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ within me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ at my right, Christ…
Read MoreA Short Morning Prayer
Morning prayer Bless the purpose of this day and my part to play in it. Bless the presence of this day and Your Presence within it. Bless the peace of this day found only in you. Bless the praise of this day, for You inhabit it. Amen copyright Karen Barber…
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