7/16/2019 Holiday Prayers For MeetingsChristmas Eve Prayer
Give us, O God, the vision which can see Your love in the world in spite of human failure. -- Frank Borman, Apollo 8 space mission, 1968
'May the forgiving spirit of Him to whom we dedicate this season prevail again on earth. -- Soundings, Vol. 2, # 12 Loving God, Help us remember the birth of Jesus, Close the door of hate May the Christmas morning make us happy to be thy children, -- Robert Louis Stevenson For those who work on Christmas Day Christmas Tree Blessing A Christmas Prayer for those who have suffered the recent death of a loved one I know, you can. You sent your son to be with us in our deepest sorrows and I know that even though I might not feel it now, you are here with me, grieving with me, caring for me in my sadness. Dearest lord, help me to turn to the one I miss so much today and speak. Help me heal the loss of our parting and help me not to regret the things I didn't say. Sorrow tears at my heart, but today I ask that my loss soften my heart and make me more compassionate with everyone I meet, so that my loss may become a gift to others. Christmas Dinner Prayers In the peace of this season our spirits are joyful: Eternal God, this joyful day is radiant with the brilliance of your one true light. God of all gifts, we thank you for the many ways you have blessed us this day. We are grateful each of those who are gathered around this table. We ask you to bless us and our food and to bless those we love who are not with us today. In our gratitude and love, we remember your humble birth into our lives and pray for those who are are without enough to eat. We remember the stable in which you were born and pray for those who have no place to live. We remember your challenging message of caring and giving and we pray for peace in families and nations throughout the world. We bless you and give you thanks in your Spirit who brings our hearts to life the Christmas Day and forever. Amen. Readings For Christmas There is no evidence of any kind regarding the date of Jesus’ birth. His nativity began to be celebrated on Dec. 25 in Rome during the early part of the fourth century (AD 336) as a Christian counterpart to the pagan festival, popular among the worshipers of Mithras, called Sol Invictis, the Unconquerable Sun. At the very moment when the days are the shortest and darkness seems to have conquered light, the sun passes its nadir. Days grow longer, and although the cold will only increase for quite a long time, the ultimate conquest of winter is sure. This astronomical process is a parable of the career of the Incarnate One. At the moment when history is blackest, and in the least expected and obvious place, the Son of God is born…' Let me not wrap, stack, box, bag, tie, tag, bundle, seal, keep Christmas. -- Let Me Not Keep Christmas . . . . . . . . Linda Felver Bells on Christmas Day Sitting down to his desk, one Christmas Day, he heard the church bells ringing. It was in this setting that Longfellow wrote these lines: I heard the bells on Christmas Day And thought how, as the day had come Till, ringing, singing on its way, Then from each black, accursed mouth It was as if an earthquake rent And in despair I bowed my head; Then pealed the bells more loud and deep. -- Pulpit Helps, 12-92, p. 23 Premiere pro cc torrent download. What good is it the Christ was born? 'Meister Eckhart once said: ‘What good is it that Christ was born 2,000 years ago if he is not born now in your heart?’ 'Lord, we do far too much celebrating your actual coming in our hearts. I believe in God, but do I believe in God-in-me? I believe in God in heaven, but do I believe in God-on-earth? I believe in God out there, but do I believe in God-with-us? 'Lord, be born in my heart. Come alive in me this Christmas! Amen.' -- LIVING FAITH, Vol. 4, # 3 Work of Christmas Begins 'When the song of the angels is stilled, And to radiate the Light of Christ, -- Howard Thurman, adapted Books About Prayer and/or Meditation
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Here is what I plan to pray this Christmas day: Almighty and Eternal God, Before you we gratefully come, celebrating the day Today we revel in the revelation We, like the shepherds in the field, If all this is true, On our better days, Lord, we long to be transformed Yet it is not to the bold that you have come, ![]() Give us ears .. ![]() To continue reading, subscribe now. Subscribers have full digital access. Already a CT subscriber? Log in for full digital access. If you are wanting to share a prayer at a meeting or gather, here is a look at some great Christian prayers that will not easily offend others. These are appropriate for all types and levels of gatherings that will be attended by Christians and are the perfect inspirational prayers for meetings. Prayer #1Lord, we are meeting today to conduct matters of business. Guide our hearts and our minds in the spirit of fairness, right thought and speech. Impart your supreme wisdom upon our activities so that our affairs may reach a successful conclusion. Thank you for being our source of guidance today. Amen! Prayer #2Dear God, we seek your help with our affairs today. Bless this meeting with your divine intelligence, and help us to make the best use of our own. We are of diverse opinion here. Yet we wish to mend our differences and reach agreement satisfactory to all. Please share a little of your wisdom with us to help us do right by all concerned. Thank you for your Heavenly blessing. Amen! Prayer #3O God, we thank You for this privilege of meeting today in Your house. Help us worship You acceptably. Bless Your word to us all. Bless our pastor and people, in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ. Amen.! Prayer #4Loving and Gracious God, you are indeed the giver of all good gifts and we thank you today for all your blessings, for the successful outcomes of our school events and for all our staff members, both the teaching and support members. We ask that you bless them abundantly and we continue to seek your wisdom, guidance, courage and strength. Be with us in our deliberations and help us to be wise in the decisions we make for the good of all those who have placed their trust and confidence in our leadership. Give us insight to lead with integrity that our decisions may reflect what is right and good. Keep us from short-sightedness and pettiness. Help us to make decisions that are for the good of all and guard us from blind self interest. Dear Lord, grant us the humility to always seek your will in all that we do and say. All Glory be to you, loving God, now and always through Christ and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen. Prayer #5Prayers For The Holiday SeasonOur family gathers today in joyous occasion, thanks to our Lord who looks after us all. Bless this happy meeting and may we all be praised in Your gracious name! Prayer #6Heavenly Father, we come to you today asking for your guidance, wisdom, and support as we begin this meeting. Help us to engage in meaningful discussion; allow us to grow closer as a group and nurture the bonds of community. Fill us with your grace, Lord God, as we make decisions that might affect the students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends of Saint Louis University. And continue to remind us that all that we do here today, all that we accomplish, is for the pursuit of truth for the greater glory of You, and for the service of humanity. We ask these things in your name, Amen. Prayer #7We come before you today to give you honor 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 gift that we have been given. We thank you for the opportunity to come and gather together this day. We ask for your hand of blessing on this meeting. We ask that you would guide and direct our meeting so that it is full of wisdom, productivity, and respect for one another. Thank you for helping us to accomplish our work and our goals this day. Amen Holiday Prayers For Family SayingsPrayer #8Father, thank you that you have brought each of us safely to this place. Here is a another example of a prayer at a meeting with added visual slideshow to accompany the peaceful words shared. The 125 Most Powerful Prayers Ever25 Powerful Prayers for Healing, Recovery and Strength25 Powerful Prayers for Forgiveness of Sins and Others 25 Powerful Prayers for Faith and Guidance 25 Powerful Prayers for Protection and Safety From Harm and Enemies 25 Powerful Prayers for Peace of Mind, Comfort and Understanding
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