We give to you the thanks and praise that flows from our hearts as we celebrate our return to Germany and reunion with our family and friends. Heavenly Father, thank you for this time that we have spent together learning more about you and worshiping your name. 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. Article Images Copyright . Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.. Be, for all of us troopers, a wise counsel in keeping peace and a strong shield for us against our enemies. Amen. I thank you for their many, many years of faithful and honorable service to our nation as they have been a part of our military which has brought freedom and peace to many people around the world, while preserving our own. Praying at a meeting is a great way to remind everyone that God is with each and every one of us. In conclusion, crafting an effective invocation prayer for a worship service requires a thoughtful and deliberate approach. 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. We acknowledge your holiness and sovereignty and ask for your guidance, protection, and blessings as we begin this service. Thank you for this day you have given us and especially for this occasion that brings us together as we celebrate the accomplishments of these graduates here tonight. You have a photo of interfaith chaplaincy to the right and then list all Christian prayers? 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. Break down the walls of separation that we have built to keep you from our hardened hearts. Its the ancient hymn seeking Gods presence and calling His people to worship. Look with pity on the suffering of this family in their loss. Father, it is your blessings poured out on us that cause us to rejoice. Thou shalt have it! We love you and we need you, this day and every day. 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. We came tonight, O God, looking back over our shoulder. Thank you for this opportunity to come together and work together. We worship you this morning and thank you for the privilege and honor of wearing our Nations uniform. Enable us to always live as those who embody All for one and one for all.. In short, we treat our all-powerful, sovereign Creator as if He were a Genie at our disposal who exists for our pleasure. According to Got Questions, Reverence is honor and respect that is deeply felt and outwardly demonstrated. It begins with a properly aligned heart and results in outward expression and praise. In 2 Chronicles 20, when a vast and vicious army came against the national of Judah, following Gods command to stand firm, the king and his army marched into battle declaring, Give thanks to the Lord, for His love endures forever (v. 21). Ive just become the Chaplain of our MOAA chapter and these will be quite helpful. This means, the moment we bow our heads to God, we can trust He is in our midst. Amen. Lord, teach me to offer you a heart of thanksgiving and praise in all my daily experiences of life. We know though, that LTC _______________s commitment to the Army and to the United States will not change and we thank you for this. 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. 0000006282 00000 n LORD, as we gather this morning to worship you in song and prayer and service, I pray that you would give us your wisdom and energy. Prayer #4. All rights reserved. I am indebted to Chaplain (COL, Ret.) Yet I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. We realize that it is our ability to work together that preserves the armistice and protects the freedom and independence of our friends. Hugh Dukes, who was the Installation Chaplain at Fort Knox when I was there for my first assignment as a chaplain. And Also for those who will come in the futurethose who are now training to be the Armys finest. You are our Light and our Fortress. In every situation we ponder in our daily lives, let the Holy Spirit translate Your commands. May we never forget the price that has been paid for our freedom and grant us the courage to protect what you have give us. 0000001212 00000 n Here are 6 prayers for our military: 1. Forgive us for taking that. 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. Father, we freely offer to you our hands today that youwill take hold of them and protect us, help us, and go with uswe will not fear. Finally, I pray that you will bless this time that we share together with your presence, and pray that our words and deeds today will be pleasing to you; and Lord, I ask that you continue to bless us, the United States Army and the the United States of America. Though our circumstances will be unfair from time to time in this life, You are always our unwavering protector and shield (Psalm 3:3). 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. 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. Prayer isnt about us convincing or cajoling God to bless our plans and desires. Let your presence be a blessing to us today and forevermore. Julie Palmer from Prayerscapes shares three creative tips for leading others in prayer at church meetings:-, (suitable for the leader of a meeting to pray before a hymn or time of congregational praise or worship). With this i can rely on the content. These blessings we ask in thy name and for they glory. What an awesome resource! Fill our hearts today with thankfulness for our veterans who answered the call to defend the honor and just causes of our great nation. Who can discern his errors? he said. 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. On this day we ask for your presence with us as the command of the 5th Squadron, 15th Cavalry Regiment is handed over. 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. Seek Me, Jesus said. 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. In Jesus name, we pray. 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. Let all who would forget war reach out in compassion to those who must always remember. We praise You for Your goodness and mercy. These tendencies birth self-reliance within, dull our spiritual sensitivity, and distance us from God and His power. 0000010407 00000 n We thank you for your presence and love which helps us to endure through difficult times. Ipray this in the name of my Savior, Jesus Christ. Again we thank you for this time together and for all who have gathered here today. Thank you that you are Able to bring hope through even the toughest of times, strengthening us for your purposes. Use simple, clear language that is easy for the congregation to understand. 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. Prayers for Meetings Almighty God, You are our Creator and our Sustainer. 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. As we pause to remember Gods greatness, our pride is squelched by praise. 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. 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. Thank you for your incredible sacrifice so that we might have freedom and life. As so we leave, just as we have come a people searching and longing for peace. In fact, thats one of His primary goalsthat we know Him, deeply and intimately, and live continually connected to Him. Let this commitment be molded by our Army training and empowered by your grace. I pray that they will be extremely blessed for their effort and excellence and that they will be an inspiration to everyone gathered herethat each one of us will aspire to do better in our appointed tasks. Consubstantial with the Father. 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. I pray now that you will be with 1SG __________________________ as he takes over. Reveal things, people, or attitudes of our hearts that no longer nurture or nourish our walk with you. Give us a heart of wisdom to hear your voice, and make us strong by your huge favor and grace. Enkindle in our hearts and minds a deep loyalty to righteousness and liberty, that in service of the ideals for which our country was founded we may deal justly with one another and with all peoples of the earth who now are brought ever closer to us through the medium of flight. We give you praise and thanks, for You alone are worthy! Again, Father, bless us with your presence this morning as we seek to honor you in all we do. This standard is also appropriate for public prayer during indoor ceremonies with troop formations. She also helped write Wholly Loved Ministries Bible study titledBecoming His Princess, (available in ebook form forFREE HERE!) Amen.. Lord, we count our might not in numbers or weapons, but in our allegiance to you, for, the battle is the Lords.. We thank you because it gives us another opportunity to celebrate the freedoms that are ours as Americans and the strength of our country that we contribute to as American Soldiers. Father, we also want to thank you for the diligent and faithful leadership of CPT _____________ as he hands over command today. He began honestly expressing his hurts and fears to God, asking for help, then hed conclude with a praise-filled declaration of Gods love, power, presence, and character. Though the words one offers will vary, they must always be bathed in the humility, reverence, and awe befitting for one standing in the presence of their King. And remembering our history, may we not be doomed to repeat it. 1. We humbly ask all these things in your holy presence, Amen. This can include a reference to a specific attribute of God, such as his mercy or grace. xb```"V`^ !GK:\ ZM^ 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). You are mighty, O Lord, and Your faithfulness surrounds You" (Psalm 89:8). We come to you this evening with grateful hearts: Grateful for this great country and the freedom we share. Those who are poor in Spirit recognize their need for God and their utter dependence on Him. Thank you for the listed prayers! Do not turn a deaf ear to me. And I pray that you will keep drawing u nearer to you, that we may know you fully and live daily in your presence. 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. 0000001640 00000 n Let us raise our hands and voices in acknowledgment that Gods Holy Spirit moves among us, calling us to new life in Christ. Here is a prayer to receive Jesus Christ into your heart and life. 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. Help us to set our eyes and our hearts on you afresh. Prayers to celebrate graduation and graduates. In times of combat, may we be victorious over our enemies so that a just and lasting peace will reign over your Kingdom. 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 ask that you will be present with us during todays events as well as the days ahead. I ask that you will bless in a special way those who have demonstrated the loyalty, discipline, professionalism, and caring that gained them this honor and help them to be an example and inspiration for us all-in all that we do. I also pray that you will be with all of the incoming commanders as they take on the challenges that are ahead of them. 45 0 obj<>stream Thank you again for all of those here, and all the others who are serving both in uniform and as civilians, in the defense of freedom in the Republic of Korea and around the world. Grant our supplication, we beseech thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. We call unto You to guide this service. 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. 0000002842 00000 n Help us to be ever mindful of your presence with us and your desire to know us personally. Thank you for the impact these retirees have undoubtedly had on countless other Service Members as they have modeled, mentored and trained character, competence and commitment both in and out of uniform. I thank you for your presence with us during this graduation ceremony. Amen. Thou hast said, Seek ye first the kingdom of God. If our hearts are right with Thee, Thy will shall be done on earth as it is done in heaven. We are grateful to you for your help each day not only for those of us who deployed but for those who remained here in Germany protecting our backs and caring for our homes. Amen., Loving and merciful God, we come before you today to seek your face and to hear your voice. We are the clay, His people under His care. 0000004638 00000 n Help us also to remember that it is not enough for us only to think about God; He wants us also to act upon what we think. As we have remembered the many who lost their lives through the evil actions of a few, I pray that we few, will be a source of life and hope for many as we live our lives in such a way that reflect the goodness in our world rather than the despair. 0000001329 00000 n Scripture tells us our hearts are deceitful and prone to pride and selfish ambition. Thank You for meeting our physical needs of hunger and thirst. Born of the Virgin Mary. Let us rise and meet our Creator. In Jesus Christ's holy name, Amen. God give us a joyous spirit of celebration of our nations veterans and their families. 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. Guide each leader, that they will do what is right in your eyes and will help their Soldiers to follow their example. 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.