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Give us courage to be honest and to talk with those we trust. Help us to be real with each other and with you today. ( Beth Mabe Gianopulos)ĭear God, Thank you for this beautiful group that has gathered to study your Word. Help us to have powerful faith and to act on our faith to love and help others. Jesus, Thank You for placing friends in our lives to love us and intercede on our behalf. So today, we say "yes" to what you want to show us as we read Scripture. We want to meet with you and know you better. We commit our time together to you and ask that you heal and restore us as we dive into your Word. Heavenly Father, we believe and trust your Word, we want to grow in you more each day and to understand your promises for us. Bless our time together, focus our minds, soften our hearts, make our time together count for you. Open our eyes to see the opportunities around us to serve you and to grow in your blessings and favor. In Jesus’ name, Amen.įather God, Thank you for impacting our lives and our purpose with your truth. Lead and direct us in the way we should go today, and all days. We want to serve you with all that we have. We can never offer enough thanks for Your grace, mercy and love. May we build each other up and encourage each other today as we give you all the glory!įather, thank You for sending Your son, Jesus Christ, to die in our place and to pay the price for our sins. Help us to love as you do and to act wisely so that others will be drawn to your salvation and hope. Lord Jesus, you are worthy of all honor and praise. Fill us with the Holy Spirit to do your good work on earth.

May we love and serve each other as Jesus has shown us. Strengthen us and fill us with your peace. We thank you for those with us, that you would guide our thoughts and actions to bring you glory.

Thank you for your lovingkindness that never fails us. God can and will work through you and those gathered together for His kingdom! A Simple Opening Prayerįather God, we gather here today under your care and protection. May these prayers encourage those gathered and inspire your faith. If you're nervous about praying in front of a group, take some time to read over these words and ask God to give you peace and boldness. We want to share some of our favorite opening prayers with you below. Scripture reminds us of the importance and power of prayer, and even Jesus stopped to pray often! When we seek to open our meeting time in prayer, we are inviting God into our presence and seeking His glory. If you're looking for a prayer to start your time together, we hope to help you find the right words for your gathering! Whether you are preparing for an important meeting, a bible study group, or church worship, using an opening prayer is a great way to focus your purpose.