Any links (including those listed on the Links page) are not guaranteed for their appropriateness or usefulness. When ancient church planters Paul and Silas were shackled and imprisoned, they prayed and sang hymns to God. Go with us now, keeping us ever-aware of your presence and your love for us. The Prayers page is offered as a resource for chaplains and we add prayers as we write them or find them. Almighty and Eternal God who gives us the freedoms we enjoy in this great nation, come visit us in this most sacred garden where many of our veterans have gathered and many of our nations heroes rest. Help us to respect our enemies in conflict and in peace, and by your grace we will preserve a just and lasting peace. Do not turn a deaf ear to me. Thank you for these prayers and the Air Force Chaplain Book of Prayers. You have been God to us from the Mexican border to the trenches of France. Thank you for the listed prayers! Strengthen LTC _________________, encourage him, and empower him to command as you would have him command. Thank you, now for CSM _________________. The use of the various media materials on this site (video, pictures and/or text) which are not designated as being original, is protected by Title 17, U.S. Code, 107 which allows for the rebroadcast or republishing of copyrighted materials for the purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching scholarship, or research as fair use.. All rights reserved. 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 501. plays in the defense of freedom here in Korea. May we learn our lesson well. We thank you for this day and for your blessings that come with it. I pray that you will continue to be with us, both those here and those traveling home. -Daryl. Lord, into your most holy presence we now come. Thank you for this day you have given us and for this occasion that brings us together as we honor these Service Members who are retiring. We thank you for this great country and your providential care over us as you have sustained us through many difficult time sin our history. We pray that your spirit would fill this place and that our hearts and minds would be focused on you. It is a huge help with public prayer. Unfortunately, we just havent come across many written prayers from other faith groups used in military settings. Oh heavenly Father, give us the determination that the peace and freedom won at such a high price be lasting! We are open to each other, and we are open to You. We ask you to receive them into your hands. Grant us thy help, O God, that we, the members of the United States Army, may valiantly fulfill our role in the Armed Forces of our country as a sure, strong arm for national defense and a power for the establishment of a just and lasting peace. Reset our agendas, as we sit in Your presence. Now Lord, gazing toward that great looking buffet, I pray that you will bless the food that we will soon eat, that it will nourish us to be stronger to serve better. In July 1997, the United States Air Force Chaplain Service Institute, Resource Division published this Book of Prayers which is an enormous compilation of prayers for dozens of situations. The website is not specifically Christian but rather is dedicated to the history of military chaplaincy. Lord, teach me to offer you a heart of thanksgiving and praise in all my daily experiences of life. Prayers of invocation remind us of the sovereignty of God. 0000006282 00000 n I also pray that you will be with all of the incoming commanders as they take on the challenges that are ahead of them. We thank Thee for invading history that we might for all time understand the intensity of Thy love for us. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Feel free to use as-is or adapt to best fit your situation. Renew in us clean spirits, O God, and cheerful hearts, that with all our fellow-men, particularly those whose labors support our own, we may ever grow in mutual respect and helpfulness. In your holy and precious name we pray, amen. May the Lord bless you and keep you. Let all who would forget war reach out in compassion to those who must always remember. We gladly surrender our lives to you in worship and praise. I thank you, Lord, for these Soldiers here today who are preparing to deploy. 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. Thou shalt have it! Let us raise our eyes, knowing that this new life of stewardship for all Gods creation is seen in the life of Jesus the Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.. May we carry our colors with courage, honor and distinction. Hugh Dukes, who was the Installation Chaplain at Fort Knox when I was there for my first assignment as a chaplain. for you, my God.In my heart, I am thirsty Here are 6 prayers for our military: 1. I thank you for the courage displayed by those, who instead of thinking of their own safety, rushed in to help others in need. This means, the moment we bow our heads to God, we can trust He is in our midst. Thank you for their love and support which enabled these officers to successfully complete their studies. Invocation Prayers continued Third Meeting Prayer: Almighty God of Heaven and earth. 0000002842 00000 n Calm our anxious spirits. Make the prayer specific to the worship service and the needs of the congregation. You are our Light and our Fortress. 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. In short, we treat our all-powerful, sovereign Creator as if He were a Genie at our disposal who exists for our pleasure. Bless their lives from this day on with goodness and love. Be for them all that they need you to be just now and continue to provide for them in every way in the days, weeks, months and years ahead that they face life without their husband, father and son. We pray now Your blessings on this ceremony and all who are attending. Provide for her everything that she needs to serve with faithfulness, courage and integrity as she continues the great work that Command Sergeant Major Xxxxxxx has begun. In an email he sent out to us chaplains on 8 June 2004, he encouraged us: For ceremonies, graduations, parades, Changes of Command, memorial ceremonies and other functions where we provide public invocations or prayers and Soldiers are in formation on the field, prayers should be less than one minute in length. 0000001212 00000 n Keep us faithful to the Regiment, to the Army, to the United States and to you. May we approach our tasks with wisdom, and may we approach our members with respect. Thank you for SGM _______________s time in the CSM seat, as he stood in the gap and maintained effective operations in 5-15. You are our Wisdom and our Strength. Commencement Invocations And Benedictions In Schools Around The United States. Father, give us the strength and wisdom to learn from their example, to uphold freedom and life at home and around the world. 0000003781 00000 n Dorchester, Chaplain, I Will Die Like a True and LoyalSoldier, A Day in the Life of a ConfederateChaplain, Silent Night: The Story of the World War I Christmas Truce of1914, Aleutian Islands, Alaska: Weathering the ExtremeCold, Army Chaplains During the Attack on PearlHarbor, I Walked to the Gallows With the NaziChiefs, Navy Chaplain Joseph OCallahan on the USSFranklin, U.S. Strengthen us as we make tough decisions. 0000007879 00000 n Finally, Lord, we ask that you will be with us all today, that this ceremony will not be just another event on our calendar, but a benchmark of excellence for us all to follow as we seek to be all that you have called us to be and all that our country needs us to be. Keep us vigilant as we guard the frontiers of freedom. It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect (Psalm 18:32). As we look over this group of graduates today, were also reminded of the great cost of our freedom over the years. Guide each leader, that they will do what is right in your eyes and will help their Soldiers to follow their example. Hi Natasha, thanks for visiting The Chaplain Kit! We thank you for their diversity and their unity in mission. May the words of my mouth, he continued, and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock and Redeemer.". Its a simple yet earnest request, often made at the beginning of a faith-related gathering, asking for Gods present to be made known and His blessings to flow. 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. When crafting an invocation prayer, it is important to focus on God and his attributes, make the prayer specific to the worship service and the needs of the congregation, use inclusive language, and use scriptural references or quotes to support the petitions or requests. Throughout the millennia, through song, requests, and praise, mankind have found sought Gods blessings and a deeper connection with Him, in essence, mirroring the sentiment in Moses words in Exodus 33:15 when he said to God, If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here." (LogOut/ True wisdom; and that if we do not use this wisdom in seeking Thee, we can never find Thee. 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. Sample Birthday Prayers. In your precious and holy name we pray, amen. Bless us as we celebrate the history and victories of the Regiment. I thank you for this day you have given us and for this occasion that we gather together to celebrate the alliance which exists between the United States and the Republic of Korea, particularly tonight- in the Intelligence community. Lead us and guide us by thy Good Spirit, strengthen and defend us by thy might, that we may be to our land a sure defense against every enemy. Help us to set our eyes and our hearts on you afresh. Thank you for this opportunity to gather together as fellow sojourners on this journey, to pause for a moment and lift up our prayers for our comrades, our nation and our leaders. Invocation Prayer Sample Opening Prayer For a Church Service or Meeting Father, thank you that you have brought each of us safely to this place. We thank you for the opportunity to come before you this morning. We often forget our true purpose and eternal destiny. Come near to [Me], and [I] will Come near to you." Thank you, Father, for all those with Hispanic background who are a part of what makes America great. Thank you for your presence and protection among those who deployed, as situations changed, safety concerns grew, and the length of deployment increased, all while the leaders and Soldiers stayed focused on their mission, bringing to conclusion a successful deployment. Here is the prayer (above) in video form, suitable for showing before church worship begins:-, click here to read some inspiring prayers of thanksgiving, And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one anotherand all the more as you see the Day approaching. Please forgive us for the idols we place above you. Its the life yielded to the Holy Spirit, similar to a powerful stallion who is willingly led by his trainer. When two of you get together on anything at all on earth and make a prayer of it, my Father in heaven goes into action. Thank you also, for everyone who chose to attend this observance today to remember and honor these women who have done so much. Jennifer Slatteryis a writer, editor, and speaker whos addressed womens groups, church groups, Bible studies, and writers across the nation. Another important aspect of an invocation prayer is the use of scriptural references or quotes. That you would open the right doors for our lives and for our loved ones, that you would close the wrong doors and protect us from those we need to walk away from. Use simple, clear language that is easy for the congregation to understand. Give them wisdom and give them courage as they chart our course and as they lead our world. We pray that as we end the formal portion of our evening together that you will continue to be with us and help us each step we take. And thank you for their professors, advisers and everyone else who helped them through their course of study. Keep each of them safe, both in and out of harms way and remind themand usas we wear this uniform, that we defend and represent the freedom that has been won for us by past generations of men and women in uniform. 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. We ask that You would bless our time together and use us for Your glory. These blessings we ask in thy name and for they glory. May we listen for your still, small voice as it speaks to us today and as it boldly proclaims the undeniable reality of your love that will not let us go. We thank you for the service of 1SG _____________________ while he served and led the Soldiers of ______ Troop. 45 0 obj<>stream For if You remain silent, I will be like those who have gone down to the pit (Psalm 28:1). 0000007027 00000 n When Jesus saw the paralytic man being lowered through the roof, he saw the faith of the man's friends. Ipray this in the name of my Savior, Jesus Christ. I pray that all of us gathered here today will be inspired by their careers and achievements to seek to excel in our remaining time in uniform or civilian service; to be examples of integrity and excellence; to also finish the course well as these Soldiers have done. Grateful for the Soldiers of the 15th CAV: Those who have served before us so faithfully; those who have given their life for their country; those who now serve in our current mission of training CAV Scouts. May each person be nourished and refreshed emotionally, physically and spiritually. We thank you for your presence with us todayand everyday. Give us a heart of wisdom to hear your voice, and make us strong by your huge favor and grace. Thank you for this time that weve had together: The honors, the entertainment, the laughs, and the good food. As we pray in spirit and truth, we invite the Holy Spirit to enter those secret places in our heart and in our mindthe places where the transforming work of sanctification can begin. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everybodys chains came lose (Acts 16:25-26). Help us to be ever mindful of your presence with us and your desire to know us personally. The closing statement or benediction should be a blessing or encouragement for the congregation as they begin the worship service. (LogOut/ Thank you so much for this Chaplain Kit Book of Prayer. But we have a tendency to lose sight of this in our day-to-day service. We give you thanks for the honor you have bestowed on the 46th Infantry Regiment in past victory. In Jesus' name, amen." "Lord Jesus, we come before You today desiring to know You more. In Jesus name, we pray. As we worship with one another here today, may peace reign among us all; may all those who are here find comfort in knowing that their needs will be met by Your hand through those around them. We begin to see Him, more clearlyas He really is. We ask for your protection and guidance as we gather for this worship service. 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. Thee. Renew our sense of unity, hope and faith through times of testing and difficulty. Forgive my hidden faults. We begin to rely on our strength and wisdom, grow prideful of our gifts, and compare our righteousness with others instead of against the standards and perfection of our holy God. Keep us ever-mindful of your love for us which enables us to live each day in the bounty of your blessings. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Lastly, it is important to keep the invocation prayer concise and to the point. What Is an Invocation Prayer and How Do I Pray It? Amen.. Thank You for meeting our physical needs of hunger and thirst. 0000002600 00000 n We thank you for this day that you have given us to enjoy the freedoms that have been won for us. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow The Chaplain Kit and receive notifications of new posts by email. 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 the Arctic Wolves play in the defense of that freedom while here in Alaska as well as when deployed around the world. You have commanded the light to shine out of darkness and awakened us again to praise your goodness and to work for the common good of all. Let us desire to become more like you and to worship you in all we do. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. Keep the words of King David fresh in our minds, and renew our hearts to the tune of Your truth.I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. Psalm 3:5 NIV Let Your peace rain down on us today, as we seek You more than anything else. He is our Creator, the Lord of Heavens Armies, and the One who holds the entire universe, our congregations and events included, in His hands. Forgive us for taking that. Amen. There is nowhere well go and nothing well experience or embrace where He is not right there with us. Prayers from Advent and Christmas, David N. Mosser. We deny the truth that God is the Great I AM. God is and will continue to be whatever we need to navigate in this life. Lord, I want to surrender to You completely. Throughout our nations history you have raised up strong and courageous men and women to lead the way in the defense of freedom, those willing to put their lives on the line for that freedom. 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. 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. 25 powerful calls to worship prayers and declarations. We thank you for watching over us and sustaining us as a nation. I ask that you will empower him to be astrongandwise leader: as enlisted soldiers depend on him for leadership, and the officers count on him for guidance. It is essential to use inclusive language, such as we and us rather than I or me. This helps to create a sense of unity among the congregation, and encourages everyone to participate in the worship service. Prayer isnt about us convincing or cajoling God to bless our plans and desires. Let us rise and meet our Creator. We thank you for the freedoms that are ours, including what this assembly today represents. We again come to you and thank you for your goodness to us and for the good time and wise words of the evening. We ask you to help us to remember the courage and the heroic achievements of past Brave Riflemen who served you and now entrust the lineage of our regiment to us. 0000001329 00000 n These prayers are specially written by the college's Chaplain (or someone in a similar position) to celebrate the students' accomplishments and encouraging them to lead lives that embody the virtues of justice and compassion that have . Thank you for their family members and friends who provided the support and encouragement these graduates needed to finish their course work. We pray that you will continue to be with him and his family in the days ahead as they shift their focus and energies to other things. Go with us now, I pray, and empower us to do good both when on duty and off, remembering that our faithful service can be the model that others follow to excellence. Here are 5 Sample Invocation Prayers you can use for your church service or meeting: To Aim Hearts Toward God Dear Lord, Thank you that the teachings in Scripture are still relevant to our. Blessed are the poor in Spirit, Jesus said (Matt. Have We Turned Our Favorite Preachers and Teachers into Idols? In the name and spirit of the holy child, Jesus our Lord, we pray. Most of these prayers are original to me, though a few have been adapted from other prayers passed on to me or that I found online. I first pray, dear Lord, that you will be present with us this morning and that this ceremony will be pleasing to you. These simple and short prayers will help you invite the Holy Spirit into your heart and minds and bless your time together. I thank you for your presence both on 9/11 and today. As the Holy Spirit works within us, we are set free from the bondage of sin, healed of our brokenness, and conformed into the image of Christ (Rom. 0000010169 00000 n An invocation prayer is a way to give greetings to God. Serve Me, and Ill flood you and your programs and events with the full power of the Trinity (Mat. Help us to remember, dear Lord, that this is not a war against Islam but against extremists and terrorists. Look on me and answer, O Lord my God. May the events that we have remembered here tonight be more than just a memory, but rather a lesson. Thank you for Command Sergeant MajorXxxxxxx and for his committed and faithful service as the Brigade Command Sergeant Major. Dear God, Thank you for your amazing power and work in our lives, thank you for your goodness and for your blessings over us. Guide my steps, Lord, to follow you. If were not careful, these idolatrous tendencies can slither their way into our prayers so that, instead of drawing us closer, in submission, to Christ, we try to manipulate or cajole His will to ours. Again we thank you for this time together and for all who have gathered here today. A fewthoughts aboutprayers: Some chaplains bristle at the thought of writing a prayer or praying a written prayer. We are the clay, His people under His care. Article Images Copyright . The congregation should be able to understand the message of the prayer easily and focus on the worship service without any distractions. Bless us now with your presence. As we contemplate who God is, all Hes done, and all Hes promised, our hearts become more firmly centered in Him. 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. 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. Bless this time together with your presence and bless all those who have gathered here. Thank you for the families and friends gathered here today. Thank you, also, for each one who has made the time and exerted the effort to be here today to be part of this noble effort. As mysterious as it might seem to talk directly with the Almighty, the Bible assures us that prayer is a two-way conversation between God and us. Bless him and his family as they seek to be an inspiration to the soldiers and families of the Squadron. Let us raise our hands and voices in acknowledgment that Gods Holy Spirit moves among us, calling us to new life in Christ. Help them to stay true to their dreams, to use their gifts wisely, and to walk into the future with faith, hope, and great love. O Lord God Almighty, who is like You? We thank you for this day that you have given us, and for this Welcome Ceremony for Command Sergeant Major _________________. Thank you for their commitment to the United States that brings them to this point in history along side the many who have served before them. We also thank you for this opportunity that we have to induct into the SGT Audie Murphy Club those who have demonstrated excellence. Such men that embody Tous pour unun pour tous All for one and one for all. We give you thanks today for your providence for these great scouts. In the name of the one who came and died of us all, amen. Thank you for your many and abundant blessings. Typically, it invites and welcomes God's presence at an event or ceremony. The person delivering the invocation prayer should speak with a clear and confident voice, and should practice delivering the prayer in advance to ensure that it flows well and is easy to understand. for you, the living God. In Jesus Name, Amen. Bless this ceremony with your presence, as we are all blessed by your grace. Throughout our nations history you have raised up such strong and courageous men to lead the way. Why you might ask? Seek Me, Jesus said. 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. Dear wise and loving Father: First let me say, "Thank you" on behalf of all who are gathered here today. We thank you for your provision for these scouts during the past 16 weeks and the love and support of their families. I trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior. Thats a prayer God loves to answer! %%EOF The Bible said that our strength lies in God, and so we must have faith that He would keep us from evil. trailer We thank you for this day and for this opportunity to gather together. This website is not affiliated in any way with any government agency or department to include the United States Department of Defense, United States Army, United States Air Force, United States Navy, United States Coast Guard or the United States Marine Corps. for streams of water, startxref We ask for your peace and harmony. We realize that it is our ability to work together that preserves the armistice and protects the freedom and independence of our friends. Help us to give ourselves to You completely as we seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. We pray for this ceremony today, that your presence will be with us. Ive just become the Chaplain of our MOAA chapter and these will be quite helpful. Praying at a meeting is a great way to remind everyone that God is with each and every one of us. Hear my prayer for faith. Be a blessing to us all as we rejoice in their accomplishmentsand may everything bring glory and honor to you. Thank you so much. Thank you for knowing our hearts and our need for rhythms in our lives and drawing us into a deeper communion with you. Wherever we go, let us spread love, joy, peace, goodness, and faithfulness. Finally Lord, I pray that as we leave this solemn place of remembrance, that you will continue to bless us as bearers of goodwill. Thank you for their accomplishments and their commitments. 0000005425 00000 n In Jesus Christ's holy name, Amen. Grant our supplication, we beseech thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 8:29). Thank you too for the friends and family members gathered here. Help us to understand that we dont need full clarity to walk into the unique purpose Youve inlaid in our lives. We thank you for your presence and love which helps us to endure through difficult times. All we have, including buildings and ability, belongs to God. 0000002175 00000 n As so we leave, just as we have come a people searching and longing for peace. The Lord is the strength of His people, a fortress of salvation for His anointed one (Psalm 29:8, NLT). Be, for all of us troopers, a wise counsel in keeping peace and a strong shield for us against our enemies. We give you praise and thanks, for You alone are worthy! Finally, Lord, we ask that you will be with us here tonight. You are our good Father, just and righteous. The result? We ask now that your hand be ever on these soldiers who graduate today, both in and out of harms way. We are encouraged by their love and support during these trying days. I publish these prayers here to help you. As much as you comfort us who have gathered here today, we pray that in an even greater measure you will comfort the families and loved ones of those who have fallen. This can include a reference to Gods faithfulness or a reminder of his presence with the congregation.