Prayer for the Morning

Dear God, thank you for the gift of a new day in which I can appreciate the beauty of your creation.  I can also seek to do your will.  Help me to listen to your guidance, so that everything I do will be pleasing to you.  May everyone I meet this day, see your love reflected in my words and deeds.

In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

 

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Prayer for Work

Dear God, you have given me an opportunity to use the skills that come from you to work and to earn a living.  Help me to see my job as more than just a source of wages.  Let me serve you in all I do, and represent your love to all I encounter this day.

In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

 

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Prayer for the Family

Dear God, my family is the source of my greatest joy, and sometimes my biggest frustration.  Help each of us in this family to love, support and respect one another.  Keep our loved ones safe from the dangers of this world.  May we all grow in our faith in you, who calls us to be a part of your holy family.

In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

 

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Prayer following Loss

Dear God, sometimes the pain seems too much to bear, the emptiness too great to endure.  Fill the void in my heart with your love and comfort me with assurance that there is no loss in your wonderous care.

In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

 

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Prayer in the time of Decision

Dear God, today I have to make an important decision.  Guide me through this time.  Give me confidence to choose wisely and bless my decision that it may serve your will as well as my need.  Remind me again that there is nothing that can separate me from your love.

In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

 

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Prayer in New Circumstances

Dear God, I admit that I am a little frightened by the new circumstances in my life.  Help me to trust in your constant presence.  May I see new opportunities to use the gifts you have given me to serve you.

In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

 

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Prayer for Forgiveness

Dear God, I made a mistake.  My words and actions were not what you would want them to be.  I ask that you forgive me, that you would help me correct any harm that I have done and that you would bless those I may have hurt.  Please give those I have hurt a forgiving heart, that our relationship may be restored.

In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

 

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Prayer for School

Dear God, bless our schools.  Watch over students and keep them safe. Give the staff compassion for those in their charge.  Give students a desire to learn and respect for others.  As we learn those matters that will help us be productive citizens in our community, give us wisdom of your ways also.

In Jesus name I pray. Amen

 

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Prayer for Night Time

Dear God, as I come to the end of this day, I thank you for all the blessings you have given me.  Help me, this night, to put the trials of today into your hands.  Give to me a restful night trusting in your care, and bring me to tomorrow with confidence in your helping hand.

In Jesus name I pray. Amen back to top

 

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Living Water Lutheran Church
121 East Main Street / Post Office Box 696
Stevensville, Maryland  21666
410-604-0414
livingwaterlc@yahoo.com