Numbers 6:24-26. When leaders and those they serve humbly bow their heads and their hearts and acknowledge what God already knowswe need HimGod shows up. Aaronic Blessing. Our words, offered corporately from our hearts to our Savior, set the tone for our events, help us slow down and focus on God,creates an atmosphere of expectancy, stirs our surrender, and calls those present to a united, eternal, and God-led mission. 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. Amen. We know though, that LTC _______________s commitment to the Army and to the United States will not change and we thank you for this. Finally, Lord, I pray that you will provide safety tonight and in the days ahead. 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. Guide each leader, that they will do what is right in your eyes and will help their Soldiers to follow their example. In Jesus Name, Amen (Alisha Headley). We ask that you be with us today as we celebrate their accomplishment and help us to remember that it is because of you that we have life and can accomplish anything. When your son taught the disciples the Lord's prayer, he taught them to seek your will. Your sovereign will established this great country and Your strong hand has steadied us during times of difficulty. We come toyou because this peaceful exchange of command reminds us of the freedom that we have as Americansa freedom thatyou have provided and thatyouallow. -Daryl. Thank you, also, for these soldiers here today who have volunteered to serve their country during this very important time in our history. Finally Lord, we pray that you will bring real peace to our land, so that we can rest in safety and comfort and not have to send our sons and daughters into harms way. As much as you comfort us who have gathered here today, we pray that in an even greater measure you will comfort Dales family, especially his wifeXxxxx and their three sons Xxxxxx,Xxxxxx and Xxxxx. 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! We ask you to bestow your blessings upon our regiment. I ask that you be with us here today as the responsibility for the fine Soldiers of _____ Troop goes to 1SG __________. We also ask that you bless the food that we will be receiving, that it will bring nourishment to our bodies that we might grow stronger to serve you better. We pray that he will feel a warm welcome in 5-15 CAV. Seek first that which is eternal, then all things else will be added unto us. I thank you for your presence with us during this graduation ceremony. We came tonight, O God, looking back over our shoulder. O Eternal God, bless all schools, colleges, and universities [and especially __________], that they may be lively centers for sound learning . I also ask that you bless this time together with your presence and pray that all that is said and done today will be a blessing to you as it reflects faithful service to our country, preserving the freedoms of our nation and keeping safe our citizens and friends. I will be using a few of them as a guideline for my first cadet military ball prayer! Thank you for your mercy and grace. Thank you for their leaders who have rained them to be the best soldiers that they can be. We give you thanks today for the United States of America. We pray tonight for the leaders of this nation, as they seek to restore peace to our world. Thank you for each one: those who have gone before, those present with us here today, and those yet to come. Thou shalt have it! Bless this ceremony with your presence, as we are all blessed by your grace. 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. Come near to [Me], and [I] will Come near to you." 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 thank you for this day and for this occasion which brings us together. 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 pray for this ceremony today, that your presence will be with us. Neither is this website affiliated with the Chaplain Corps or Chaplain Schools of any of the aforementioned branches of the United States military. In your precious and holy name I pray, Amen. Thank you again and again, and God bless you. O Eternal God, Who art a shield and buckler to all who put their trust in thee, bless us, thy servants, and the Army in which we serve. 0000000953 00000 n 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. <]>> For You assure us that where two or more gather in Your name You are here. Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer. We give you thanks today for the United States. I obviously want to say a prayer that is appropriate for a group setting and not how I personally pray. The prayer may also ask God for help; for example, that the decisions you're about to make be good ones. We ask that your hand be ever on these soldiers who graduate today, both in and out of harms way. We give you glory, honor, and thanks, in Jesus name. 0000001329 00000 n Thank you for the positive impact he has had on the Soldiers and mission of the brigade. 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. In every situation we ponder in our daily lives, let the Holy Spirit translate Your commands. Help us to set our eyes and our hearts on you afresh. And finally, O Lord God Almighty Creator of all things visible and invisible: grant unto me an awareness of what You are doing right now both within my life personally but also throughout this congregation as a whole; grant me clarity about what needs fixing so that when I return home tonight I might have something meaningful to share with my family members over dinner tonight or tomorrow morning at breakfast, I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. Strengthen us in our resolve to keep faith with all patriots and comrades-in-arms by fearlessly maintaining our liberties so nobly won. If thats you, and youre able to pray an effective prayer extemporaneously, keep it up! We praise You for Your goodness and mercy. This site is a proud member of the Salem Web Network, a subsidiary of, Copyright 2023, Crosswalk.com. 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. For Thanksgiving Service. We begin to see Him, more clearlyas He really is. 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. "Dear Lord God, I know I am a sinner, and I ask for Your Forgiveness. And I pray that you will keep drawing u nearer to you, that we may know you fully and live daily in your presence. Thank you, too, for the Arctic Wolves Soldiers gathered with us today, both in person and online, as they also contribute to the success of the brigade. We are open to each other, and we are open to You. Lord, Delta Troop has seen a lot of good times and a few bad ones this cycleand you have been with them through it all. Through us, He is, at this moment, expanding His kingdom rein, and not even the gates of hell can hold this back. You are our Wisdom and our Strength. 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. Thank you for your power and strength of the Holy Spirit to begin opening the eyes of our heart so our devotion can be solely on you. 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. When ancient church planters Paul and Silas were shackled and imprisoned, they prayed and sang hymns to God. 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. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Help these men, and all of us, to be more committed to the cause of freedom both here in the United States and around the world. Thank you, Father, for all those with Hispanic background who are a part of what makes America great. Amen. We thank you today, especially for the heritage of Hispanic-Americans. This can include requests for guidance, protection, and blessings for the congregation and the leaders of the service. Shift our perspective to seek Your peace above all else. Amen. 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. In 2020, add prayers of invocation to your prayer discipline. 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. Advent, the beginning of the new Christian year, is a great time to incorporate this type of prayer into our personal spiritual discipline. Once again we thank you for your goodness to us. Thank you for the listed prayers! Make of us modern wise men who dare to serve Thee from the heat of Vietnam to the pavement of our cities. We give You thanks for being with them every step of their journey in the Army and we Know You will continue to be with them in their future. If you have some you would like to share that we could post on this page, please send them to TheChaplainKit@gmail.com, we would love to expand this resource! Praise doesnt just remind us of Gods power; it releases it. 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. Almighty and ever-living God, we come before you today to worship and honor you. 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. 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. Keep safe in Thy care all who are bound to us by ties of love, or friendship, or responsibility, and grant that by no carelessness on our part may their happiness or welfare be cast away. Here are 6 prayers for our military: 1. The petition or request should be specific and relate to the worship service. On this day we ask for your presence with us as the command of the 5th Squadron, 15th Cavalry Regiment is handed over. 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. "Lord, into your most holy presence we now come. 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 . We ask all this in your powerful, loving and matchless name, amen. Strengthen us as we make tough decisions. 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 the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful (v.10). He is the potter, the life-giver, and sustainer. Be with us today as we celebrate their graduation and entry into the ranks of those who have served honorably. I pray that you will continue to be with us, both those here and those traveling home. I pray that you will bless each officer here today as they graduate, reminding them of what they have overcome and accomplished over the last few months. In Jesus name, we pray. Help us to remember, dear Lord, that this is not a war against Islam but against extremists and terrorists. 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. Go with us now as we leave this place but not your presence. Short invocation prayer for a graduation ceremony Lord God, We ask for your almighty hand to be upon all those who graduate today. 7 Things I Would Do Differently if I Were Raising My Children when we publically and verbally declare the awesomeness of God, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Bless all who have gathered here today. Scripture tells us our hearts are deceitful and prone to pride and selfish ambition. 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. 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. Prayer for School Meeting Dear Lord Thank you for sustaining our lives today We pray for our academic lives Let whatever we discuss here be beneficial to our school life Let every decision we make be one that will improve our learning and not derail it Be our guidance and our protection Be our shelter from problems we face in school In 1986, while the FORSCOM Command Chaplain, Chaplain (COL) Matthew Zimmerman compiled a prayer book to inspire, instruct and assist chaplains in their preparation of public prayers., Heres a PDF file of Chaplain Zimmermans Prayer Book:Prayers for Military Chaplains. Prayers to celebrate graduation and graduates. In Jesus name, we pray. 0000000736 00000 n (Psalm 42:1-2, CEV), What you say to one another is eternal. Break down the walls of separation that we have built to keep you from our hardened hearts. 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. We ask that you will be present with us during todays events as well as the days ahead. I especially thank you for those who will be honored for excelling in what they do. As we also seek to be renewed and rejuvenated, attempting to gain resiliency and find meaning in a life that sometimes seems hopeless and futile, I pray that your presence will be especially evident to us this morning and that you will speak to us, and maybe even bring healing to us, as you know best. In Jesus name, we pray. Jesus often expressed the same sentiment, emphasizing again and again the importance of a Christ-led, surrendered heart. famous prayers the lord's prayer the serenity prayer the nicene creed prayer of st francis prayer of st richard may the lord bless you disturb us lord famous psalms psalm 23 psalm 27 psalm 34 psalm 42 psalm 46 psalm 91 psalm 121 psalm 139 daily prayers early morning prayer morning prayer daily prayer prayer before work noon prayer midday prayer You are my help and my deliverer; O my God, do not delay (Psalm 40:17). Hear our prayer for our military and veterans and bless them today. In your holy and precious name we pray, amen. Bless this time together with your presence and bless all those who have gathered here. 24 22 We thank you for this day and for your blessings that come with it. For if You remain silent, I will be like those who have gone down to the pit (Psalm 28:1). This means, the moment we bow our heads to God, we can trust He is in our midst. In times of combat, may we be victorious over our enemies so that a just and lasting peace will reign over your Kingdom. Remind us to be mindful of the fat that we fight against those who seek to do us harm, that we go to preserve our freedom and to provide freedom for others. 25 powerful calls to worship prayers and declarations. Thank you Father, again, for all that you do for us both in and out of harms way. This can include a reference to Gods faithfulness or a reminder of his presence with the congregation. We thank you for moments like these when we dont have to be alone but can gather among others who know, at least to an extent, what we face. I thank you for your presence both on 9/11 and today. Recalibrate our intentions and refocus our hearts. We thank you for watching over us and sustaining us as a nation. These blessings we ask in thy name and for they glory. True wisdom; and that if we do not use this wisdom in seeking Thee, we can never find Thee. 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 ask you to receive them into your hands. Lord, we come before your throne of grace not trusting in ourselves but in your marvelous and gracious love as it seeks expression among us. The congregation should be able to understand the message of the prayer easily and focus on the worship service without any distractions. Calm our anxious spirits. That will bring Him glory worth all His children together! Thank you for these prayers and the Air Force Chaplain Book of Prayers. 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. Help them to turn to you as they need the strength to go on; and the courage to face another day. Thank you for this time we have had together honoring those who have done so well over the past several weeks. The Bible said that our strength lies in God, and so we must have faith that He would keep us from evil. I ask now that you will particularly bless those participating in the program, in the hope that everything that is said and done will be pleasing to you. 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Prayers of invocation remind us of the sovereignty of God. Lent Prayer Heavenly Father, Thank you for the gift of this season. Let us rise and meet our Creator. In Jesus name, Amen. xref Go with us now, keeping us ever-aware of your presence and your love for us. Thank you for your incredible sacrifice so that we might have freedom and life. Why? O Lord, the king rejoices in Your strength. Again and again, prayer after prayer, David proclaimed Gods goodness and reminded himself of who he was in Him. 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. 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. In Jesus Name, Amen. In this article, we will explore the different components of an invocation prayer and provide tips for crafting a powerful and effective invocation prayer for your worship service. 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. The content was provided by various U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps personnel as well as several commercial publishers., Heres a PDF file of The United States Air Force Chaplain Corps Book of Prayers: Book of Prayers. Downey, Chaplain to the Enola GayCrew, Chaplain William Emerson-1st U.S. BattlefieldMinistry, Chaplain Henry Gerecke-Nuremberg Chaplain, Chaplain Philip Matthew Hannan the JumpingPadre, Chaplain Stephen Meany of the Fighting69th, The Four Chaplains of the U.S.A.T. The purpose of an invocation prayer is to invite the presence and blessings of God into the worship service. I am not a chaplain but have the honor of giving the invocation and benediction for a JAG dining-out. Amen.. In your holy and loving name we pray, amen. Lastly, it is important to keep the invocation prayer concise and to the point. Be also with his wife, ___________________, that she would not only be supportive of her husband, but that she will also receive all the support that she needs. Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your faithfulness in our lives. We thank you for this day and for this ceremony that brings us together, which reminds us not only of the strength of our Armed Forces but also the freedom of our nation. Amen. (Heb13:20-21). At once all the prison doors flew open, and everybodys chains came lose (Acts 16:25-26). 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 you for your continued guidance over the destiny of our Regiment of Mounted Riflemen and pray that each of us as Cavalry Troopers will follow your direction throughout our lives. Father, we also want to thank you for the diligent and faithful leadership of CPT _____________ as he hands over command today. I pray that their examples will not only motivate other women to keep the course, but all of us men and women- as we serve together to make our military strong and our nation great. It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect (Psalm 18:32). Good and upright is the Lord, David prayed, therefore He instructs sinners in His ways (Psalm 25:8, NLT). 0000001640 00000 n Thou shalt have it! 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. For more unique or high-visibility events, Ill usually write out a prayer to ensure that it fits within the programs themeand I dont forget anything. Look on me and answer, O Lord my God. Change). Call to worship scriptures and prayers are necessary for church and worship programs. 1:8). Its the ancient hymn seeking Gods presence and calling His people to worship. Keep each of these soldiers and family members here today safe and rejoicing in the freedom that is ours as Americans. Thank you also, for everyone who chose to attend this observance today to remember and honor these women who have done so much. Heavenly Father, thank you for this time that we have spent together learning more about you and worshiping your name. Thank you for Command Sergeant MajorXxxxxxx and for his committed and faithful service as the Brigade Command Sergeant Major. Amen. I pray that you will continue to be with all of them -and their families- as they move on to the next chapter of their lives. 0000005170 00000 n For my 2019 Advent reading I added several books that focused on worship litanies and prayers. I mean this. Bring to us, we humbly ask you, the time when parents dont have to grieve the loss of their children killed in war; hasten the day when spouses dont have to say goodbye to their loved ones because they serve their country; provide for us, dear Father, a world whose children do not have to grow up without a father or a mother because of the evil that envelopes us.