Source: Book of Common Prayer, 1979 version, Protestant Episcopal Church in the USA.
The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Day
O God, who hast caused this holy night to shine with the illumination of the true Light: Grant us, we beseech thee, that as we have known the mystery of that Light upon earth, so may we also perfectly enjoy him in heaven; where with thee and the Holy Spirit he liveth and reigneth, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. We consider Christmas as the encounter, the great encounter, the historical encounter, the decisive encounter, between God and mankind. He who has faith knows this truly; let him rejoice. Pope Paul VI, (1963-1978) Children's Prayer at Christmas(Burl Ives) A Children's Prayer for ChristmasGod, thank you for Christmas For all the great toys and presents I love this time And never want it to end! God, thank you for Christmas For all my friends and family I love them so much And place them all into Your loving hands. God, thank you for Christmas For sending Jesus to be with me I love Him so much And give my heart to Him. Amen. (a simple children's prayer for the festive season from www.lords-prayer-words.com) Christmas is the day that holds all time together. Alexander Smith, Scottish Poet, (1829-1867) A Christmas BlessingMay love come alive within your heart As Christmas time draws near. May hope fill each room you decorate And bring joy to those you hold dear. May peace be before you at every meal And faith ring through every song. For Christ is alive, the light of the world May he bless you all season long. (a blessing suitable for a Christmas card, from www.lords-prayer-words.com) These invocation prayers areappropriate for public meetings, yet they are Christian based. - This page is for those who are asked to pray a - These prayers will be appropriate for most meetings that Christians would find themselves attending. Take note that we also have Prayers for Meetings and Ceremonies Invocation Prayers for a Public or Corporate Meeting
I am excited for you about the opportunity you have First Meeting Prayer: Will you bow your head as I pray? God of all Creation, We come before you today to give youhonor and praise. You are worthy of praise. You are the source of all that is good.You are the source of all of our blessings. Thank you for every giftthat we have been given. We thank you for the opportunity tocome and gather together this day. We ask for your hand of blessing onthis meeting. We ask that you would guide and directour meeting so that it is full of wisdom, productivity, and respectfor one another. Thank you for helping us to accomplishour work and our goals this day. Amen Copyright © 2012 Beth McLendon ofInspirational - Prayers People can often sense our closeness with the Lord For those who hear us pray and are beginning to seek the Lord, When I have been asked to pray for a public meeting, I have kept my main focus on my opportunity to manifest my closeness to the Father. Public prayer opens the door for displaying for others how to feel comfortable and accepted in the Father's presence. It gives an example of what others can have with the Father. I want my prayer to eternally touch others. Before my public prayer, I privately pray and ask God to allow my closeness and love for him to show through me. I pray that those who don't know him - or are not close to him - would feel such a warmth between the Father and me that they would hunger for that kind of relationship. I want to draw people toward the Lord. This prayer point idea came to me as I was listening to a story about a man who prayed a simple public prayer. Later he was approached by someone who had become hungry for the kind of relationship with God that he heard exhibited during that prayer. Invocation Prayers
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