I pray that you will continue to be with him, and bless him and his wife as they move on to the next chapter of their lives. Finally Lord, I pray that you would bless this time today with your presence and that you would be honored as we honor those who retire today. Free us for joyful obedience to your claim and call on our lives this day and every day. Hugh Dukes, who was the Installation Chaplain at Fort Knox when I was there for my first assignment as a chaplain. We pray that your spirit would fill this place and that our hearts and minds would be focused on you. Here is a sample opening prayer that you can use: "Father, we come before You today with humble hearts. In this article, we will explore the different components of an invocation prayer and provide tips for crafting a powerful and effective invocation prayer for your worship service. We ask you to bestow your blessings upon our regiment. Sample Birthday Prayers. Finally, Lord, I pray that you will bless this time today with your presence, with the hope that all that we say and do today will honor you and will bless all of us here gathered. I thank you for all of those involved in this task before us, from the newest private to the most experienced officer, and pray for each of them that they will be protected as they perform their duties but also that they will be blessed because of the significance of our mission. Be with them as they continue in their training to be all that you have made them to be and all that our country needs them to be. Again we thank you for this time together and for all who have gathered here today. And as they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir and they were defeated (v. 22). Thank you for the good things in life that you give us. Forgive us for sometimes forgetting that you are intimately acquainted with all of our ways, that you know what concerns us, and you cover us, as with a shield. Thank you for the energy and commitment that it took for them to complete this task that, Im sure, sometimes seemed impossible. Use inclusive language, such as we and us rather than I or me.. Father, hold all of the troopers of the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment in the palm of your almighty hand and protect us in the shadow of your wings. And finally, O Lord God Almighty Creator of all things visible and invisible: grant unto me an awareness of what You are doing right now both within my life personally but also throughout this congregation as a whole; grant me clarity about what needs fixing so that when I return home tonight I might have something meaningful to share with my family members over dinner tonight or tomorrow morning at breakfast, I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. 0000003781 00000 n 0 We give you thanks today for your providence for these great soldiers who graduate today, willing to fight for the causes of our great country. Grant us the strength to live right before you and the courage to continue to defend freedom and liberty around the world. We are the clay, His people under His care. 0000001329 00000 n Thank you for this day and for this occasion that brings us together to remember, honor and encourage women who have served and sacrificed in our military, in public service and in our government. I especially thank you for those who will be honored for excelling in what they do. Thank you for the families and friends of all of the brigade Service Members as they have provided support, encouragement and prayers for those deployed and at home. I have sought to properly give credit for all prayers posted here. The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Thank you so much. Calm our anxious spirits. When we earnestly seek Him, were responding obediently to Jesus call in John 15:4, where He says, Remain, other translations say abide or dwell, in Me, and I will remain in you. Not I may but I will. Therefore, when we invite His presence, we arent so much as asking Him to show up, as Hes already there. The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace (Numbers 6:22). Prayer for Great Results Glorious God, You promise to open doors of blessing and abundance for Your people. For many events, I dont write prayers, but have in mind a basic outline to guide me when I pray. Grant that as we celebrate Thy Nativity our lives shall radiate Thy love, Thy humility and Thy selflessness. Praise doesnt just remind us of Gods power; it releases it. May each person be nourished and refreshed emotionally, physically and spiritually. Make of us modern wise men who dare to serve Thee from the heat of Vietnam to the pavement of our cities. For chaplains from some traditions or chaplains with free-form public prayer styles, this may require writing our prayers or drafts or making notes to keep our praises and petitions targeted and direct and still honor the interests of Soldiers standing in formation in the sun or rain. Reset our agendas, as we sit in Your presence. Dear God in Heaven, We come to you today with grateful hearts for your presence with us and your goodness to us. Downey, Chaplain to the Enola GayCrew, Chaplain William Emerson-1st U.S. BattlefieldMinistry, Chaplain Henry Gerecke-Nuremberg Chaplain, Chaplain Philip Matthew Hannan the JumpingPadre, Chaplain Stephen Meany of the Fighting69th, The Four Chaplains of the U.S.A.T. It should be crafted with care and attention to detail, and should include an opening statement, a petition or request, and a closing statement or benediction. Thank You for meeting our physical needs of hunger and thirst. Lead us in joy and celebration of the only reality worth knowing, that you love us as we are. Jasmine, And we pray tonight, just as Jesus taught us to do, for our enemies. Dear wise and loving Father: First let me say, "Thank you" on behalf of all who are gathered here today. Thank you for each one: those who have gone before, those present with us here today, and those yet to come. Provide for her everything that she needs to serve with faithfulness, courage and integrity as she continues the great work that Command Sergeant Major, The Chaplain Kit Beyond the TheChaplainKit.com, Establishment of the Army Office of the Chief ofChaplains, First Army African-American CommissionedChaplain, First Army African-American AirborneChaplain, First Army African-American Chief ofChaplains, First Army Female Chaplain in Combat ArmsUnit, First Navy African-American Chief ofChaplains, Places of Divine Worship-Far East AirForces, N.A.S. Amen. When posted, all links were deemed to be safe and appropriate, but this website cannot control changes made after they were posted. You are our good Father, just and righteous. We pause to remember and acknowledge His authority, sovereignty, and power. These examples of opening prayers for meetings, church worship and bible studies serve as the perfect examples of the type of prayers you can use at your next event. We pray that your spirit would fall afresh upon us and that we would be renewed in our love for you. trailer We give you thanks today for the United States. In the Name of our God who challenges us to care. Thank you also, Lord, for their families and friends that stand behind them cheering them on to success. Forgive us for when we don't thank you enough, for who you are, for all that you do, for all that you've given. You are the one who hears all our prayers and grants our petitions. Almighty and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, to restrain these immoderate rains with which we have had to contend. Consubstantial with the Father. We thank you for this great day and for the occasion that we gather. Good and upright is the Lord, David prayed, therefore He instructs sinners in His ways (Psalm 25:8, NLT). But as joyful as we are for what you have done for us, our celebration is dimmed some as we remember our imprisoned, missing and fallen comrades from this war and wars past; so we also remember them and their families and ask you to provide to those affected your continued help and comfort. As we look over this group of graduates today, were also reminded of the great cost of our freedom over the years. We ask for your peace and harmony. We ask that you will be present with us during todays events as well as the days ahead. Come near to [Me], and [I] will Come near to you." We acknowledge your holiness and sovereignty and ask for your guidance, protection, and blessings as we begin this service. Call to worship scriptures and prayers are necessary for church and worship programs. I believe You sent Your Son, Jesus Christ, to died for my sins and He rose from the dead. Establish the work of our hands and bring to fulfillment all that you have given us to do in these days. I thank you for this day and for this occasion that brings us together, as we uncase the Brigades colors, a ceremony which always reminds me of the strength of our military and the character of our Soldiers. Keep the prayer focused on God and his attributes. Finally, Lord, I pray that you will provide safety tonight and in the days ahead. Neither is this website affiliated with the Chaplain Corps or Chaplain Schools of any of the aforementioned branches of the United States military. Bless all who serve in uniform under the flag of the United States and our Allies, and please Lord, help and bless the United States of America. When we keep this truth in mind, our hearts will be more apt to follow, and when our hearts are filled with Christ, we can feel confident that our plans and desires are in line with His. Finally Lord, I pray that you will bless this time that we share together and pray that everything that is said and done here today will be pleasing to you, as you continue to bless us, the Republic of Korea and the United States of America. We ask all this in your powerful, loving and matchless name, amen. We thank you for the freedoms that are ours as Americans and for those who have fought and died to provide and protect those freedoms for us. Throughout our nations history you have raised up such strong and courageous men to lead the way. Lord, Delta Troop has seen a lot of good times and a few bad ones this cycleand you have been with them through it all. Again we thank you for your presence with us today. Bring to us, we humbly ask you, the time when parents dont have to grieve the loss of their children killed in war; hasten the day when spouses dont have to say goodbye to their loved ones because they serve their country; provide for us, dear Father, a world whose children do not have to grow up fatherless because of the sin that envelopes us; and be victorious, Almighty God, over the Evil One, establish your Kingdom on Earth finally and forever, that we may enjoy your loving and peaceful presence for all eternity. Thank you, too, for the Arctic Wolves Soldiers gathered with us today, both in person and online, as they also contribute to the success of the brigade. Therefore, our goal must always be to elevate our Savior and seek His kingdom purposes. This can include a reference to a specific attribute of God, such as his mercy or grace. Again we pray these things in your name, Amen. I pray that you will bless each officer here today as they graduate, reminding them of what they have overcome and accomplished over the last few months. Lord, we come before your throne of grace not trusting in ourselves but in your marvelous and gracious love as it seeks expression among us. I pray that their experiences here at Knox will strengthen them even more for the mission that lies before them. We thank Thee for invading history that we might for all time understand the intensity of Thy love for us. On this day we ask for your presence with us as the command of the 5th Squadron, 15th Cavalry Regiment is handed over. Amen.. Have We Turned Our Favorite Preachers and Teachers into Idols? We thank you for this day that you have given us, and for this Welcome Ceremony for Command Sergeant Major _________________. Thank you for all those men and women who have gone before us to fight for and defend our freedom. #&000)0 FdMH@|$M^{:+YpLyZWp)m+H3530 $, Thank you so much for this Chaplain Kit Book of Prayer. %PDF-1.4 % More power and God Bless always. We ask for your blessings and protection as we begin this worship service. Please bless us now as we eat and fellowship together. Calm our anxious spirits. based on the life of Sarah from the Old Testament, and maintains a devotional blog found atJenniferSlatteryLivesOutLoud.comand on her Crosswalk-hosted blog foundHERE. Please continue to keep your hand upon us, both those who serve now only in their memories and those who daily face their tasks with honor. And Also for those who will come in the futurethose who are now training to be the Armys finest. startxref Whether this Regiments mission was to defeat the enemy or train those who would, you have been with us, and for that we are grateful. Thank you for your many and abundant blessings. In this post, we have highlighted prayers for call to worship. We thank you for moments like these when we dont have to be alone but can gather among brothers and sisters in the faith. Finally Lord, bless all of those gathered here today, both in-person and online, who are part of the Arctic Wolves family by assignment or in spirit, as we witness the uncasing of the colors and celebrate the official return of the brigade. We again come to you and thank you for your goodness to us and for the good time and wise words of the evening. I also pray that you will be with Command Sergeant Major Xxxxxx as she takes on this challenge. We thank you for the freedoms that are ours, including what this assembly today represents. Thank you for your power and strength of the Holy Spirit to begin opening the eyes of our heart so our devotion can be solely on you. Scripture tells us God inhabits the praises of His people. Father, we also want to thank you for the diligent and faithful leadership of CPT _____________ as he hands over command today. O Lord, the king rejoices in Your strength. Prayer #4. We thank you for the contributions of women throughout our nations history and specifically within our Army. Lastly, it is important to keep the invocation prayer concise and to the point. Its the heartfelt pleas of a man fleeing from his conspiring son (Psalm 3). Bless them in these days, encourage them, strengthen them, and help us all to appreciate the special contributions that are theirs. An invocation is a traditional prayer for the support, counsel, or indulgence of an almighty power upon the works of a body of people such as our Rotary Club. Father, As we gather together, we praise You for this day and Your purpose for it. We thank you for your presence and love which helps us to endure through difficult times. All rights reserved. 0000010407 00000 n We thank you for the peace that you give us, your peacethat can exist within us even when all around us there is no peace. Who art a shield and buckler to all who put their trust in thee, bless us, thy servants, and the Army in which we serve. The opinions, statements and comments on this site are those of the individual authors alone and not necessarily the official opinion of the United States government or any of its departments or agencies. And we pray that You keep all of us strong and vigilant as we guard the frontiers of freedom around the world. I thank you for your presence with us during this graduation ceremony. Finally Lord, we pray that you will bring real peace to our land, so that we can rest in safety and comfort and not have to send our sons and daughters into harms way. Additionally, we give you thanks for the help that you provided our spouses and children while we were away. When leaders and those they serve humbly bow their heads and their hearts and acknowledge what God already knowswe need HimGod shows up. Sometimes, however, we face situations where we need to get the creative juices flowing or weve been asked to pray at an event that weve never prayed at before so seeing what others have used can be helpful. I obviously want to say a prayer that is appropriate for a group setting and not how I personally pray. God gives all of Himself to us without measure. Why you might ask? He is the potter, the life-giver, and sustainer. In Jesus name, Amen. Thank you Father, again, for all that you do for us both in and out of harms way. Give him the wisdom, the courage and the strength to be an effective and compassionate leader. We ask for your guidance so that we might walk fully in your blessing and goodness today. We also thank you for this opportunity that we have to induct into the SGT Audie Murphy Club those who have demonstrated excellence. But if you seek yourselfyour wisdom, prestige, success and whatever arises from selfish motivationIm not in that. An invocation prayer can also serve as a reminder to the congregation of the reason for the service and to focus their hearts and minds on God. Seekest thou the praise of men? I also pray that you will be with Command Sergeant Major Xxxxxx as she takes on this challenge. His prayers, many of which are recorded in the book of Psalms, often followed a particular, faith-building pattern. May our commitment to never forget never be a convenient excuse to never forgive. We, the troopers of the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, ask you to remember, as we do, the tremendous sacrifice made by those who went before us. For You assure us that where two or more gather in Your name You are here. The prayer may also ask God for help; for example, that the decisions you're about to make be good ones. Bless them for all that they have given up and all that they will give to keep our country free from terror; and other people free form oppression. Ask Me. Thank you for this day that you have given to us and for this occasion that brings us together which reminds us of the strength of our military and the freedom it defends, as well as the role that the 501st plays in the defense of freedom here in Korea. Prayers of invocation remind us of the sovereignty of God. Help us therefore not merely to think about how much Thou art loved, but let our hearts be filled with this love so that we may love Thee as Thou deservest; and let us show forth this love unto others who may know nothing about Thee or Thy Son Jesus Christ. This can include requests for guidance, protection, and blessings for the congregation and the leaders of the service. We ask that you be with us today as we celebrate their accomplishment and help us to remember that it is because of you that we have life and can accomplish anything. Thee. If you have some you would like to share that we could post on this page, please send them to TheChaplainKit@gmail.com, we would love to expand this resource! Keep safe in Thy care all who are bound to us by ties of love, or friendship, or responsibility, and grant that by no carelessness on our part may their happiness or welfare be cast away. Oh heavenly Father, give us the determination that the peace and freedom won at such a high price be lasting! For this important moment in an ever growing relationship, we thank you. (Psalm 42:1-2, CEV), What you say to one another is eternal. O Eternal God, bless all schools, colleges, and universities [and especially __________], that they may be lively centers for sound learning . how to center worksheet horizontally and vertically in excel,
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