Prayer For Meeting Opening
Academic Prayers. This Workplace As I enter this workplace I bring your presence with me. I speak your peace, your grace, your mercy, and your perfect order in this office. I acknowledge your power over all that will be spoken, thought, decided, and done within these walls. Lord, I thank you for the gifts you have blessed me with. I commit to using them responsibly in your honor. Give me a fresh supply of strength to do my job.
Anoint my projects, ideas, and energy so that even my smallest accomplishment may bring you glory. Lord, when I am confused guide me. When I am burned out infuse me with the light of the Holy Spirit. May the work that I do and the way I do it bring faith, joy, and a smile to all that I come in contact with today. For a Staff Meeting Almighty God, Thank you for the beauty and majesty we see in your creation. Thank you for the opportunity to care for the world you have made. We ask that your blessing would rest on this team, that you would give us great vision and enthusiasm for our work.
Please bless the efforts of our hands, the bonds between us and the influence of our work in this location and beyond. Lord, as we plan and share together now, may you guide us by your Holy Spirit and lead us into all truth. Written by For Years of University Service The Poet and philosopher Gibran wrote: 'In one drop of water are found all the secrets of the endless oceans; in one aspect of you are found all the aspects of existence.' Eternal God, We thank you for giving us our Xavier community. And so we pray that every member of the Xavier community wherever they may be on this beautiful planet that we all call home, will continue to embody our core values of reflection, justice and service. Putlocker pirates 5. We pray that you grant us the wisdom and the courage to continue to serve our students and our society. We pray that we do our pray faithfully and selflessly to nurture a caring and supportive environment for our community.
'It is when we give of ourself that we truly give, wrote Gibran.' We seek your blessings to remain true to this ideal. We thank you for giving us this purpose.
A page with short opening prayers suitable for beginning meetings, bible studies, church services & worship events. There is also a simple prayer for printing in.
Hema Krishnan A Prayer for the End of the School Year Lord and Teacher, Bless all at this university As we seek to end our year With the grace you so generously provide. We give thanks for the students And the faculty, the staff, And all who have contributed To this year of nurturing and growth. We affirm all the positive moments, Of insight, of the excitement of learning, Of accomplishment, of creativity, Of laughter, of a sense of community. We recognize the times of struggle, Of difficult work, of misunderstanding, Even of failure-we give these To you for transformation, So they can become seeds That will find fertile soil. As we head into the summer, May we take with us The knowledge that You will keep us all In your embrace so We may rest and be restored And so we can continue in The ongoing discovery of your Love. Author Unknown Offered by Janice Walker For Business Success Lord God, Thank you for granting us the opportunity to oversee the operations of this university. We trust in your wisdom as we seek to work hard to make it secure and prosperous.
May good practice be the cornerstone of everything we do. Come reveal new opportunities and areas for expansion and development. Bless our place of work and give us wisdom and calm.
Let the University be of great service to others, prospering through decency, honesty and respect for our colleagues and students. May we be strong and courageous, making wise decisions guided by the Holy Spirit and not afraid or discouraged.
May this university grow and flourish, creating great opportunity and provision for all those educated herein. Written and offered by Steve Stork A Prayer for Our Work with Students Good and loving God, We thank you for creating the world in all its beauty. We thank you for memory, which enables us to build on the experiences of the past; for imagination, which admits us to a wider world than we could have otherwise known; and for foresight, by which we plan for the future. Bless this unseen work that we do on behalf of our students who, through their Jesuit education, will strive to make a difference in the world.
We ask this in your name. Shadle Opening Prayer for a Meeting Lord, we are meeting today to conduct matters of business. Guide our hearts and our minds in the spirit of fairness, right thought and speech.
Impart Your supreme wisdom upon our activities so that our affairs may reach a successful conclusion. Thank You for being our source of guidance today. We Seek to Be Good Stewards Good and loving God, source of every grace and blessing, we give you thanks this day for the many gifts you have given us. We seek to be good stewards, Lord. Bless us as we gather here to share your gifts.
Send us your spirit and be pres- ent among us in the mouths of all who speak, in the ears of all who listen, and at the heart of all we say and do. We ask this in Jesus' name. An Invocation Holy One, dear one, one who knows us more intimately than we know ourselves we present ourselves in this assembly at the start of a new academic year in the hopes that you will reveal yourself in our midst, in our thoughts, in our desires, in our conversations, in our work, in our frustrations, in our anguish, in our enthusiasm, in our joys and in the blessed peace that is an inherent, if elusive, part of our very selves. Help us open our hearts and minds to our own largesse that we might become the people you love to call your own.
Gillian Ahlgren Gifts of Our Ignatian Heritage Loving God, We come to you filled with gratitude for making us partners in your ongoing work of creation. You call us to be part of this community and bless us with a unique legacy That began with Ignatius Loyola and has been passed From generation to generation. The gift of our mission, founded on the practice of reflection and discernment, Enables us to make decisions which call us to stand in solidarity and kinship With all those who share our earthly journey And moves us to perform active service rooted in justice and love. These gifts of our Ignatian heritage invite us to be part of a tradition That builds on the wisdom of the past With a vision open to the opportunities of the future. These gifts also challenge us to move beyond our norm, To broaden our imagination, To deepen our trust, And to establish your kingdom here on earth. Fill us with enthusiasm and wonder as we receive these gifts With open minds, generous hearts, and a willing spirit.
Following the example of St. Ignatius, may we, too, 'labor and ask for no reward except that of knowing we are doing your will.' May we take full possession of this heritage and joyfully pass it on To those generous men and women Who walk behind us into the future. Darrell Burns, S.J. Enriching Our Mission Hear us, O God, above us. Hear us, O God, within us We ask on this day that you lead us to value and to celebrate our diversity, And to recognize and to offer up on the altar of our common purpose the distinctive gifts by which we enrich each other and our mission.
Help us to cherish both our talents and our interdependence as we make common cause in the service of you and all your people. Joe Wessling Furthering Our Mission Most merciful God, be with us today as we gather together in this place.
As we awoke this morning, we felt the first chill of winter's frost. Yet, you brought us a beautiful day full of blue sky and the amazing array of colors of the fall leaves.
We are so grateful for the beauty you give to us. Beauty that is given freely to us, we do nothing to earn it.
Your abundant grace and unconditional love for us is evident all around! We are indeed blessed! May all that we do further our Ignatian mission with our co-workers and the students you trust to our care.
May we always feel the protection of your loving arms around us. Daun Seitz Our New Colleagues Gracious God, With joy, we now join here together to celebrate, as some look back on times past and as others look forward to times yet to come. We rejoice in the opportunity to become better acquainted with our colleagues while finding you in them.
We are grateful for the encouragement we receive to seek to know you as the source and substance of the mission and identity of our place of employment. We are humbled to be entrusted with the service and promotion of social justice in our local and global communities. We ask that You guide us in this service. We praise You for Your generous gift of life and love and ask for Your help in sharing that love with everyone we meet. Sheila Doran Mentorship Dear gracious God, Thank you for the opportunity to gather here today to celebrate the Xavier Mentor-Mentee Program.
In learning from our mentors, please help us to use the advice they have given us to make the most of our time here and in life after Xavier. Bless this food and bless all of us as we go to do your work in the world. Kennedy Help in a New Year Gracious God, We thank you for having called us here together.
At the start of this academic program we ask for your help. For the students, Please open their minds to learning and new ideas, Provide them with strength and perseverance, and help them to be patient. For the sponsors, families, friends, and loved ones, Help them to be supportive and understanding throughout this program. For the faculty, Challenge the students and help them grow intellectually.
All this we ask in your name, - Rob Munson A Catholic Prayer Lord Jesus, our brother, you have promised to be present among us whenever we come together in your name. Remain with us as we meet for the benefit and love of your people. Guide us in our discussions, and help us to do everything for your honor and glory and for the salvation of your Church. Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Remain With Us Heavenly Father, send the Spirit of your son to remain with us during our meeting. Let him guide us, and inspire us to think and speak according to the mind of Jesus. Fill us with your joy and love, and help us to put our plans into practice.
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. We Bow Our Heads Lord, We bow our heads collectively To give you thanks for your ever present grace Glory and honor for the countless mercies bestowed upon us. Father, We ask that you grant us the patience to endure all hardships The wisdom to make a difference in the situations which we can control And the understanding to navigate through the difficult times we all face And when the end of each day approaches Let your magnificent peace settle our hearts and minds As your everlasting love carries us all from day to blessed day.
In Jesus name, - David Bryant Preparing For Service Lord our God, look with love on the people of this community and keep them safe in your service. Guide the members of this council, and help them to work together for the good of all. Bless their plans and deliberations, and bring them to success. Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Guidance Blessed are you, Lord our God, maker of the universe and Father of all. Guide the members of this meeting and help them to serve the people of N.
Bring success to their work and reward them for the good they do. Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Working For The Good Father in heaven, bless us as we gather today for this meeting.
Guide our minds and hearts so that we will work for the good of our community, and help all your people. Teach us to be generous in our outlook, courageous in face of difficulty, and wise in our decisions. Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Wise Decisions Praise to you, Lord God, king of the universe: you have made the world for us to live in. Grant us light to know the needs of our community, and strength to make wise decisions for the benefit of all.
Do not let self-interest or greed influence us, for you have chosen us to serve your people. Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Conference or Convention Prayer God of goodness, maker of heaven and earth, you have chosen us to be your people: help us to give you glory in everything we do. Bless this group, and let it bring may people together. Help us to meet one another in joy and to gain many benefits from being here together. Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops For Your Honor Blessed are you, Lord God, ruler of all creation: you know our hearts and our plans, and guide all that we do for your glory.
Grant that this project will be for your honor and for the benefit of all your people. Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops A Christian Prayer Heavenly Father, maker of heaven and earth, we praise you for your glory. Bless us as we continue to do our work, and bless all that we do for you.
Help us to carry out all our activities for your honor and glory and for the salvation of your people. Guide us in all we do, and help us to build up your kingdom and come to our reward through Jesus Christ our Lord. Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Opening a Meeting We offer salutations and respect to all present at this meeting and to all who will be affected by it.
We brush off the chairs on which we sit - to make a clear space for a meeting of minds. We brush off from our clothing any debris picked up on the way - to clear our minds of extraneous matters. We wipe the blood from our hands - to acknowledge and apologize for any hurt we have inflicted. We wipe the tears from our eyes - to acknowledge and forgive any hurt we have received. We take the lump out of our throats - to let go of any sadness or disappointment.
We take the tightness out of our chests - to let go of any fear or resentment. We acknowledge and pray for guidance - to the Great Creator Spirit of All Life. Ralph Metzner A New Semester Lord, as we prepare for the coming of a new semester. Make us ready, attentive and available to hear you.
Thank you for the gift of being able to rise each day with the assurance that you walk through it with us. Thank you for the gifts of creativity and uniqueness, and the energy to put them to good use. May all that we are today, all that we try to do today, may all our encounters, reflections, even the frustrations and failings all be placed in your hands. May the work we do and the way we do it, bring new hope, new life, and courage to all we come in contact with this semester.
We thank you Lord. In Times of Transition God of Love, you are with us in every transition and change. As we enter into this new era with excitement and even some anxiety, we recall your deep compassion, presence, and abounding love. We thank you for the gifts, talents and skills with which you have blessed us. We thank you for the experiences that have brought us to this moment. We thank you for the work of others that gives breadth and depth to our own work. Be with us as we move forward, rejoicing with you and supporting one another.
We ask this in your holy name. Joe Shadle.
Opening Prayer for Divisional Meeting Delivered June 2012 Lord, God, we gather together unified in Your name this morning seeking guidance, wisdom, and support as we reflect on past accomplishments of the division and look ahead to working together to promote a brighter future for the University. Lord, grant us courage, boldness, and discernment as we engage in meaningful discussion in an effort to grow closer as a campus community. Guide our minds and hearts throughout the year so that we work for the good of our community and help all your people. Fill us with the grace of the spirit and continue to remind us that all that we do and accomplish is for the pursuit of truth for the greater glory of you, and for the service of humanity. Help us to grow in peace and understanding with one another. Lord, we thank you for the blessings that you have bestowed upon Xavier University and its employees.
Help us to realize how thankful we are to be working at such a wonderful institution, and that God's presence accompanies us each day of our career. In closing, bless our families, friends, and coworkers with the gifts of kindness, patience, love, and respect. Give us the grace to share these gifts. Empower us to enjoy the second half of this summer, whether at work or on vacation, before welcoming the students back at the end of August, as You lead all of us through a successful academic year.
Lord, we bring before you these prayers and the prayers that we hold silently in our hearts. We ask all of this in God's name.
Catholic Prayer For Meeting Opening
Allen Zernich An Ignatian Prayer for Decision-Making Meetings.
Here are five prayers for a staff meeting. Board Meeting Prayer Father God, You alone are sovereign over all things and I pray right now that Your will be done in this board meeting and that Your Son and His Name would be glorified in how we conduct our business matters for the church. We seek to always do Your will and ask for Your Spirit to give us guidance in how to make decisions, the freedom to speak up when somethings on our mind, and to make sound and wise decisions that would be for the benefit of the church and for this I pray and in the most glorious name of all names, Jesus Christ, amen. Staff Meeting Prayer Righteous God, I ask for Your presence in this meeting today that You would bring to mind the things that are most important and that we would be unified in purpose and not take things personally when someone disagrees with me or someone else or when there are disagreements between others. Help us to focus on the issue and not the person and avoid personal attacks so that the meeting can be more productive and we can do things as You would have us do them. That means we must sometimes humble ourselves before others and acknowledge that someone else’s ideas are better than our own.
Opening Prayer For Meeting Of Teachers
We must keep in mind what the desired outcome is and not what we think it should be, and so I ask for Your help in these areas and for the glorification of the name that is above all names I pray, and that Name is Jesus Christ, amen. Prayer before Meeting Father God in heaven, I ask You to fill us with Your Spirit and give us the courage to speak in the meeting if we have reason to and that the meeting would be in the best interests of everyone involved. The decisions we make can make huge impacts and so give us Your wisdom that is from above and not lean on our own human understanding. Open our minds to the ideas of others and open our ears to hear the words of others and to make fair assessments of what others might say and to treat with dignity and respect, everyone who is present.
We want to be godly in our actions with one another and this means we should be slow to speak and quick to listen and value the opinions of others, so with regards to this, I pray for Your help and in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray, amen. Prayer for Unity Great God in heaven, You are in perfect union with Your Son and Your Spirit and so please I pray that You would give us unity.
A unity of one mind, one purpose, and of one spirit so that we can be agreeing upon the one, true purpose for which we are meeting. I need You and everyone here needs You and so send us Your guidance through Your Spirit so that we can more easily be joined together in a common purpose and that all things would be done decently and in order as You would have them done and in a respectable manner that would bring You glory and in Jesus Christ’s beloved name I pray, amen.
Prayer for Humility I ask You of Father God to help me focus on being humble in this meeting because I don’t want this to be about bringing my own personal agenda to the meeting. I want to esteem others and their opinions better than my own and want to humble myself before them and admit when I make mistakes and confess to everyone present when I was wrong. I desire to model the humility that Jesus Christ our Lord showed (Phil 2:4-9) but I also don’t want to be inhibited from speaking about what I think is best so please give me boldness to speak with I feel it is important but not because it’s my idea; but because I sincerely believe it is best and help me to keep my focus on You and Your will in making decisions in alignment with Your will. Let that be the chief purpose in my soul and in Jesus Christ’s precious name I pray, amen. Conclusion Staff meetings can be tumultuous and sometimes confrontational but they are sometimes called “bored meetings” for very good reason; they’re not much fun. They are necessary but sometimes grueling. Consider praying before every board meeting, every staff meeting, or any meeting that you have and ask for God’s presence and His leading by His Spirit because that will be the best goal and it will bring more glory to God.
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