O God, who awakens the dawn and clothes the earth with light, open our lips to proclaim Your praise and strengthen our hearts in Your truth; that beginning this day in faith, we may walk in the joy of Your salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Mid Day Prayer
O Lord, who brings forth the morning and renews the earth with Your mercy, awaken our souls to praise You and guide our steps in righteousness; that this day may be begun in faith and lived to the glory of Your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Noon Prayer
O Lord, who sustains us in the labor of the day and strengthens the weary, grant us patience in our tasks and peace in our hearts; that all we do may be done to Your glory and in service to others; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Mid After Noon Prayer
O Lord, who abides with us as the day declines and the light fades, grant us strength to complete our work and peace to prepare for the evening; that we may end this day in faith and dwell secure in Your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Evening Prayer or Vespers
O God, who draws the day to its close and grants peace with the setting sun, receive our thanks for the mercies given and forgive our sins; that resting in Your grace we may find refreshment through the night and rise to serve You with gladness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Night Time Prayer or Compline
O Lord, our rest at the close of day and our refuge through the night, forgive the sins we have committed and calm our hearts with Your peace; that sleeping in Your mercy we may rise in safety to serve You with gladness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
13th Saturday After Trinity
O Lord of mercy, who teaches us to bear one another’s burdens and thus fulfill the law of Christ, grant us willing hearts to serve our neighbor in love, that through kindness and compassion Your grace may be made known in us. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer for a Blessed Day
O Lord, our gracious and almighty Father, who governs all things in wisdom and mercy, bless us with a peaceful and blessed day. Grant us calm in our spirits, steadiness in our hands, and joy in our work. Guide our hearts by Your Word, strengthen our faith by Your Spirit, and surround us with Your steadfast love; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer for the Grieving
O Lord, whose mercy never fails and whose love heals the broken-hearted, be near to thosIe who grieve, to the lonely whose days are long, and to all who are burdened with sorrow. Let the comfort of Your presence give them peace, the strength of Your Spirit uphold them, and the hope of Christ’s resurrection sustain them. Grant that in His cross they may find consolation and in His empty tomb the assurance of eternal joy; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer for those Suffering with Anxiety, Depression and PTSD
O Lord, our gracious defender, be near to all who are burdened with anxiety. Ease their fears, calm their thoughts, and cover them with the peace that flows from Your presence. Strengthen their trust in Your promises, renew their courage to endure trials, and fill them with the hope that is ours in Christ alone. By Your Spirit, keep them steadfast in faith, that they may walk in safety and rejoice always in Your steadfast love. Through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer for Life
O Lord, Giver of life and Hope of the sorrowful, have mercy on those who, pressed by fear, grief, or pain, are tempted toward abortion or euthanasia. By Your Spirit, soften their hearts, banish despair, and open their eyes to the beauty and worth of every life You have made. Lead them to Christ, who bore our sins, conquered death, and grants eternal life, that in Him they may find peace, forgiveness, and strength to trust in Your loving care; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer for our Nation and Her Leaders
Almighty God, Sovereign over all the nations, we commend to You our land and those who govern in authority. Grant them wisdom to rule with justice, steadfastness to walk in truth, and humility to serve for the common good. Preserve our country from strife and discord, establish peace among our people, and unite us in righteousness, that we may live securely and honor Your holy Name; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer for Sobriety
Gracious Father, who gives strength to the weary and hope to the afflicted, sustain us in the gift of sobriety, grant us peace amid every trial, and fill us with courage to walk each day according to Your will; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer for my Enemies
Most gracious Father, who forgives the sinner and calls the lost to Yourself, cleanse my heart from anger, bitterness, and pride. Teach me to love those I would call enemies and to seek their blessing rather than their harm. As You have shown me patience and mercy, so let me reflect the same toward those who oppose me. By Your Spirit, soften their hearts to repentance and faith, that together we may be reconciled in Christ and share in the joy of His salvation. Through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer to Forgive Hurt
Almighty and most merciful God, who in Christ forgave those who reviled Him and prayed for those who nailed Him to the cross, grant me grace to forgive those who have hurt me and caused me harm, that bitterness may not harden my heart, but that Your Spirit may soften me with the love of Christ; so that freed from anger, I may love as I have been loved, and walk in the way of peace and reconciliation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Blessed Rest and Sleep
Gracious God and our Merciful Father in Heaven, You are the Keeper of our nights and the Giver of perfect peace; grant to us all a night of quiet sleep, gentle rest, and sweet dreams beneath the shelter of Your wings. Surround us with Your holy angels, protect us from every harm, and renew our hearts with the comfort of Your steadfast love, that we may rise in the morning ready to serve You with gladness. Through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Thanks for forwarding these. I assume they are all originals, else you would have provided acknowledgments.
ReplyDeleteSome of these will come in handier than others. At least, for me.
I don’t know if I told you but I’m the chaplain of my VFW post. I have been called upon on occasion to provide a prayer for certain ceremonies.
Once I was given 5 minutes notice to do a prayer. Thank God for the internet. I’m not good off the top of my head. That’s why I write prayers down. I can tweak them and change them up.🥰
Also, I’m not requesting notifications on my comment so if you respond, let me know by text. I just never use my Gmail account. I don’t even remember the password but I suppose they’d let me reset it, if I was interested.
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