Lord God, Thank you for your hope and grace. 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. 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. It was written by a Christian writer named Isaac Watts in 1707. The invocation prayer is one of the oldest types of man-to-God communication recorded. Renew our sense of unity, hope and faith through times of testing and difficulty. 0000005425 00000 n He [hems us] inbehind and before (Psalm 139:5). Thank you for their family members and friends who provided the support and encouragement these graduates needed to finish their course work. We come to you this evening with grateful hearts: Grateful for this great country and the freedom we share. Please dont let us soon forget our brother Dale but help us to honor his sacrifice through our lives lived for your glory and Christs life lived through us. Calm our anxious spirits. 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. Your Word is alive and active. We ask that the Holy Spirit please open our eyes so we may see anything that is hindering our relationship with you. 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. O God, you do not willingly grieve or afflict your children. May they know the blessing of serving. 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. Again, I thank you for the contributions of women throughout our history who have dedicated their lives to public service in a variety of roles. Most of the time chaplains dont need help with prayers, its what we do. We come before You with hearts full of love and gratitude, seeking Your presence and power in our lives. To honor our veterans, may each American find reasons to love, not hate, and strength to build than to destroy. Again and again, prayer after prayer, David proclaimed Gods goodness and reminded himself of who he was in Him. xref Bless us as we celebrate the history and victories of the Regiment. In this, the idol of self is demolished as our hearts give our Savior His rightful place. 0000009469 00000 n Help us to be ever mindful of your presence with us and your desire to know us personally. I pray that their experiences here at Knox will strengthen them even more for the mission that lies before them. Thank you also, Lord, for their families and friends who support hem in this worthy and honorable profession. Let your presence be a blessing to us today and forevermore. Here are 6 prayers for our military: 1. Through us, He is, at this moment, expanding His kingdom rein, and not even the gates of hell can hold this back. 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). 0000005170 00000 n 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. Thank you that they could be with us today. 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. We acknowledge your holiness and sovereignty and ask for your guidance, protection, and blessings as we begin this service. We ask for your peace and harmony. 5:5). Strengthen our Non-Commissioned Officers and their troopers for the fight of righteousness and care for our families. Thank you for each one: those who have gone before, those present with us here today, and those yet to come. We plead for your help and grace to lead us to victory in future conflict and for the same honor to our colors as we pray for guidance through the word of your grace. God gives all of Himself to us without measure. He was able to move forward with confidence, regardless of the challenges, uncertainties, and decisions he faced because He knew all-powerful Creator God would be with him, would guide him, and that guidance would be blameless because God Himself was blameless. I pray now that you will be with 1SG __________________________ as he takes over. Amen. "Dear Lord God, I know I am a sinner, and I ask for Your Forgiveness. 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. Blessed are the poor in Spirit, Jesus said (Matt. 0000002175 00000 n Help us to respect our enemies in conflict and in peace, and by your grace we will preserve a just and lasting peace. Thank you for life itself, for the measure of health, we need to fulfill our callings, for sustenance and for friendship. You are very welcome. Help us, and our comrades-in-arms, to exemplify dedication to courage and honor in times of war, periods of peace and moments of terror, by our commitment to love and compassion in response to attitudes and actions of hate. 5:15). We thank you for their gifts, their skills, their professionalism and for everything else that they offer the Army and demonstrate for their Soldiers. Thank you so much for this Chaplain Kit Book of Prayer. 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. May each person be nourished and refreshed emotionally, physically and spiritually. When we verbally acknowledge who God is and all Hes done and will do, He unleashes His Spirit within us, ignites our hearts with love for Him, and replaces anxiety and defeat with courage and joy. May your presence make a difference in our lives. Hear my prayer for faith. Thank you for their love and support which enabled these officers to successfully complete their studies. n.b. May our commitment to never forget never be a convenient excuse to never forgive. Be with us now, dear Lord, as we celebrate this heritage and these contributions Let this celebration be not just educational for those of us who may not be fully aware, but also appreciative to all those who have given us so much. 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. Though our circumstances will be unfair from time to time in this life, You are always our unwavering protector and shield (Psalm 3:3). In Jesus' name, amen." "Lord Jesus, we come before You today desiring to know You more. The Heart and Purpose of Prayer. Lord, I want to surrender to You completely. 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. Thank you, Father, for all those with Hispanic background who are a part of what makes America great. trailer Thank You for Your constant presence and Your care for each of us, no matter where we go and what we do. Recalibrate our intentions and refocus our hearts. Again, Father, bless us with your presence this morning as we seek to honor you in all we do. 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. This can include requests for guidance, protection, and blessings for the congregation and the leaders of the service. 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. Remove the distractions that would keep us from you here today. Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your faithfulness in our lives. Thank you for each Soldier here, both cadre and trainees. Let all who would forget war reach out in compassion to those who must always remember. Continue to be with each of them as they further develop as Soldiers and scouts. 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. Yet I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. Finally, Lord, I pray that you will bless the food that we will be enjoying this afternoon; that it will be a nourishment to our bodies that we might grow stronger to serve better. Guide him each day as he serves our country in this position. 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. (Debbie McDaniel). Please forgive us for the idols we place above you. Finally, Lord, I pray that you will provide safety tonight and in the days ahead. We ask for your direction and guidance. Seekest thou the praise of angels? Thou shalt have it! Help us to give ourselves to You completely as we seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. 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. Thank you also, Lord, for their families and friends who stand behind them today cheering them on to success. Quick Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, we come before you today in. A Prayer That This Food May Fuel Your Work Father, Praise You for the nourishment that You provide. Invocation prayers focus on worshipping God and seeking His presence in the gathering. I pray that what these graduates have accomplished, which we celebrate tonight, will be an inspiration for us all to better apply ourselves to the tasks before us and to improving ourselves through education, personal and professional development and a commitment to serve others. 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. 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. May we become more righteous in your eyes. (LogOut/ Scripture demonstrates, when we publically and verbally declare the awesomeness of God, He reveals His glory in a mighty, life-changing, and enemy-defeating way. We worship you this morning and thank you for the privilege and honor of wearing our Nations uniform. Thank you for these prayers and the Air Force Chaplain Book of Prayers. May we carry our colors with courage, honor and distinction. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Thank you for the listed prayers! Thank you for yesterday, today, tomorrow and for the whole of our lives. I thank you for your peace and comfort given to those who lost friends and loved ones on that fateful day and for how you continue to give peace to those who seek it. 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. Amen. 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. In Jesus Christ's holy name, Amen. Accept our thanksgiving for the accomplishments of all those comrades who have gone before us and now rest in Thee, that in remembrance of the costliness of their sacrifice we may here now strive to complete the works they would still seek to do. We ask that all the words spoken here will be from Your mouth through us today; may they truly be for Your glory alone, O Lord! Prayer 1 Thank you for knowing our hearts and our need for rhythms in our lives and drawing us into a deeper communion with you. Grant our supplication, we beseech thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 0000002600 00000 n Bless him and his family as they seek to be an inspiration to the soldiers and families of the Squadron. The congregation should be able to understand the message of the prayer easily and focus on the worship service without any distractions. Berkley get out of invocation seminar tomorrow for your word through me to receive your facebook! Your prayer life will be greatly expanded when you do. Serve Me, and Ill flood you and your programs and events with the full power of the Trinity (Mat. Enable us to always live as those who embody All for one and one for all.. David, Ancient Israels second king and the man God Himself said was a person after His heart, excelled in this. For your presence here and now and for your presence at all times, we thank you. Heavenly Father, we confess that it is our custom to accept Thy gifts and direct little thought to the giver. We pause to remember and acknowledge His authority, sovereignty, and power. Have We Turned Our Favorite Preachers and Teachers into Idols? 1:8). 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. Therefore, when we invite His presence, we arent so much as asking Him to show up, as Hes already there. We realize that it is our ability to work together that preserves the armistice and protects the freedom and independence of our friends. These blessings we ask in thy name and for they glory. As children of God and joint heirs with Christ, we are to no longer live for ourselves but to live for the glory of God and service to mankind (2 Cor. Amen. Prayers of invocation remind us of the sovereignty of God. 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. We thank You for Your many blessings in our lives. 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. 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. Sign up for her free quarterly newsletterHEREto stay up to date with her future appearances, projects, and releases. We thank you for this day and for your blessings that come with it. Bless us most with your presence that we will feel your love and know your goodness to us. HdUn0}WQjmG*l7E#%! In Jesus' Name, Amen." 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 . I thank you for this day you have given us and for this occasion we celebrate as these new MP officers graduate their basic course and enter the force. Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.. 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. Opening prayer for a high school graduation. We thank you for your comfort and blessings in our lives and for the knowledge that you see our needs, hear our prayers an desire to bless us as your people. I thank you for the courage displayed by those, who instead of thinking of their own safety, rushed in to help others in need. Its the heartfelt pleas of a man fleeing from his conspiring son (Psalm 3). Break down the walls of separation that we have built to keep you from our hardened hearts. Let this commitment be molded by our Army training and empowered by your grace. We love you and we need you, this day and every day. All of this we ask in the name of Him whose service of Thee enriched us all. for you, the living God. Father, when the trumpeter sounds our final Taps may the Brave Riflemen who served you be called before your throne to receive their eternal reward that you have prepared for them. Seek first that which is eternal, then all things else will be added unto us. In Jesus Name, Amen (Alisha Headley). We pray that your spirit would fill this place and that our hearts and minds would be focused on you. Graciously hearken to us as soldiers who call upon Thee that armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to victory, and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies, and establish Thy justice among men and nations. For a Thankful Heart. In every situation we ponder in our daily lives, let the Holy Spirit translate Your commands. 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. Be, for all of us troopers, a wise counsel in keeping peace and a strong shield for us against our enemies. You are our good Father, just and righteous. May their hearts be won by our love, and may their lives be turned toward your peace. Thank you for your great love and care. Amen. Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Father, give us the strength and wisdom to learn from their example, to uphold freedom and life at home and around the world. Article Images Copyright . Dear wise and loving Father: First let me say, "Thank you" on behalf of all who are gathered here today. Thank you, Lord, for the strong leadership of CSM ______________ during his time in 5-15. Amen ***** Funeral Prayer for a Family. For the significance of this wedding day we thank you. In fact, thats one of His primary goalsthat we know Him, deeply and intimately, and live continually connected to Him. Help them to turn to you as they need the strength to go on; and the courage to face another day. Give him the wisdom, the courage and the strength to be an effective and compassionate leader. The prayer may also ask God for help; for example, that the decisions you're about to make be good ones. We thank you for the faithful service rendered by LTC _________________ during his time in command of 5-15. 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. I ask that all that is said and done today will bring glory and honor to you. It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect (Psalm 18:32). O Lord, my God, thank you that you promise to bring satisfaction and fulfillment to all our desires. 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. Lord, into your most holy presence we now come. We thank you for the peace that you have brought us today, your peacethat can exist within us even when all around us there is no peace. Thats a prayer God loves to answer! We came tonight, O God, looking back over our shoulder. In Jesus Name, Amen. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 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. Grateful for the 15th Cavalry Regiment-its history and role in preserving our freedom. Dear God, Thank you for your great love and blessing over our lives. I pray that you will continue to be with us, both those here and those traveling home. Forgive us for any selfishness or prideful ambition during this time together; open our eyes so that we can see others clearly for who they really areYour children whom You love dearlyand help them see themselves as well. Any links (including those listed on the Links page) are not guaranteed for their appropriateness or usefulness. 45 0 obj<>stream Only You know the true impact each of them have had over the years. Its the life yielded to the Holy Spirit, similar to a powerful stallion who is willingly led by his trainer. startxref Prayer for Fruitfulness Dear Lord, I pray that You guide us always. When ancient church planters Paul and Silas were shackled and imprisoned, they prayed and sang hymns to God. 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. Thank you because of gathering us here today for this service. Thank you for the positive impact he has had on the Soldiers and mission of the brigade. 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. 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. 0000010407 00000 n Lord, bless them and keep them, make your face shine upon them. 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). One important aspect of an invocation prayer is the use of language. God give us a joyous spirit of celebration of our nations veterans and their families. 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." We thank you for the service of 1SG _____________________ while he served and led the Soldiers of ______ Troop. 0000000016 00000 n What an awesome resource! Again, I thank you for each graduate and ask that you will not only bless them but give them strength, courage and wisdom for the assignments they will now enter into. In short, its intentionally remembering that He is God and we are not. Turn your face towards them and give them peace. Look on me and answer, O Lord my God. In Jesus name, Amen. Being the sensitive chaplain he was, Chaplain Dukes added. Prayers of invocation are designed to invite the Presence of God into the time and space weve designated for worship. Use scriptural references or quotes to support the petitions or requests. You have shown us your power on the beaches of Normandy and in the streets of Berlin. Forgive our half-hearted devotion and misplaced affections. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven; And was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary: And was made man: And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried: And on the third day He rose again according to Scriptures: And ascended into heaven: And sits at right hand of His Father whence He shall come to judge both quick and dead: Whose kingdom shall have no end.. 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. Bless also the new commander, CPT ______________, that as he executes his new responsibilities he will do so with wisdom, courage and strength. We begin to see Him, more clearlyas He really is. I pray that you will be with us all during this observance today that everything that is said and done will be pleasing to you, honoring to the women present, and an encouragement to us all. I trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior. #&000)0 FdMH@|$M^{:+YpLyZWp)m+H3530 $, Thee. Forgive us for not honoring you with our whole heart. When your son taught the disciples the Lord's prayer, he taught them to seek your will. Thank you for this time that weve had together: The honors, the entertainment, the laughs, and the good food. Help us desire these things so much more than the sin that entices us. Our Eternal Father is and has all we need for this present life and the life to come (Rev. Let us rise and meet our Creator. Because no branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine.
