Special Occasion
College Graduation Prayer
Here is a good college graduation prayer that thanks God for the educational opportunities and prays His future help and presence with the college graduates. College Graduation Prayer Dear Father, we rejoice today over the wonderful accomplishments of discipline, determination and self sacrifice that have led to this day of college graduation for the special…
Read MoreMothers Day Prayer
One of the best Mother’s Day gifts is the gift of prayer. Here is a prayer for you to thank your mother or someone who has acted as a mother in your life through their love and care. Have a happy Mother’s Day! Mothers Day Prayer Dear God, We thank you for our mothers and…
Read MoreHoly Saturday Prayer
This Holy Saturday prayer can be used on Holy Saturday, which is the day before Easter. This Holy Saturday prayer can also be used when we have suffered unimaginable loss and we are desperately trying to cling to hope because it feels like God is “resting” and we cannot see that any positive changes seem…
Read MoreGood Friday Prayer Mediation
I was most moved at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, Israel when we saw a slab of rock where bodies were placed to be washed and wrapped for burial centuries ago. Here Christ’s body was placed to be wrapped in linen before a hasty burial. Many people were kneeling amid the noise…
Read MorePurim Prayer in Thankfulness for God’s Unseen Divine Intervention
The Jewish celebration of Purim commemorates the deliverance and protection of the Jewish minority in ancient Persia from their enemy Haman through the intervention of the Jewish heroine, Queen Esther. (See the book of Esther in the Bible) Although God’s name is not mentioned in this historical account, it is implied that Esther prayed during…
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day Prayer
This St. Patrick’s Day Prayer helps you pray in the spirit of the Irish and of St. Patrick for God’s good strength and blessings on your life. St. Patrick’s Day Prayer Dear God, on Saint Patrick’s Day fill our hearts with hospitality, optimism and good cheer as we celebrate the joys of family and community. …
Read MoreMardi Gras Prayer, Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Carnival Prayer
This Mardi Gras prayer celebrates its religious meaning. Our Mardi Gras prayer can be used on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. The Mardi Gras celebration is also called Carnival, Pancake Day and Shrove Tuesday. Mardi Gras is the final day before Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of the Church season called Lent. Lent is…
Read MorePrayer for President’s Day
Here is a powerful prayer for President’s Day using the words of George Washington, the first President of the U.S. Almighty God, We make our earnest prayer – that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection, – that thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination…
Read MoreAn Ash Wednesday Prayer
We stand before you, God, humbly aware that we are but creatures of dust on a short sojourn here, yet ever mindful that you took on this same dusty flesh, walked the road to Calvary in our place. Lord, we remember. Lord, you are indeed full of compassion and great mercy. Your love never fails…
Read MoreAsh Wednesday Prayer
This Ash Wednesday prayer will help us begin the Christian season called Lent that prepares us for Easter. This Ash Wednesday prayer helps us begin a conversation with God about forgiveness. It sets the stage for self examination, fasting and spiritual preparation that lasts for 6 weeks before Easter Sunday. Many churches celebrate on Ash…
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