Opening prayers are a common part of many religious ceremonies and devotionals. They offer a way to start out with a sense of reverence and respect for whatever it is that you are about to do.
They can also be a beautiful way to connect with God or the divine.
Prayers can be as simple as asking for guidance or protection, or they can be more complex and ask for specific things. No matter what the content of your prayer is, starting off with prayer can help to set the tone for whatever it is you are about to do.
Prayers that you can use as an opening for your next devotional time
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Father, we come to you now in the name of Jesus. We ask that you would guide our time together and help us to grow closer to you. We want to know you more, and we want to live our lives for you. Help us to surrender our hearts and minds to you now.
We thank you for your many blessings and we ask for your continued guidance and protection. Help us to use this time together to grow closer to you and to learn more about your will for our lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
2)
Heavenly Father, we come to You today with humble hearts. We ask that You would guide us as we spend time in Your Word. Help us to understand what You are saying to us, and give us the wisdom to apply it to our lives.
We pray that our time spent with You would be pleasing to You and would be used by You to draw us closer to Yourself. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.
3)
God, we come before you today seeking your guidance and blessing. We ask that you help us to focus on your love and presence in our lives. Lord, we want to grow closer to you each day, and we thank you for the opportunities that you give us to learn and grow. We pray all these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
What kind of prayers should I pray at my next event?
1. A prayer for guidance
Heavenly Father, we come to You today seeking Your direction and wisdom. We want to know You more, and we desire to follow Your will for our lives. Please give us the clarity and understanding that we need to make decisions that are pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
2. A prayer for protection
Lord, we pray for Your protection over our lives. We ask that You would keep us safe from all harm and danger. We trust in Your care and love for us, and we know that You will always be with us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
3. A prayer for provision
Father, we thank You for Your provision in our lives. We know that You will always meet our needs and supply us with everything we need. We ask that You would continue to bless us financially and help us to be good stewards of the resources You have given us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
4. A prayer for healing
Lord, we come to You today asking for Your healing touch. We know that there is nothing too difficult for You, and we trust in Your power to heal us. We ask that You would heal our bodies, minds, and spirits. We give all our worries and fears to You, and we know that You will make us whole again. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
5. A prayer for strength
Heavenly Father, we need Your strength today. We are feeling weak and exhausted, and we need Your help to get through this day. Please give us the energy and stamina that we need to make it through. We ask that You would renew our strength and help us to keep going. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
6. A prayer for peace
Lord, we are feeling anxious and stressed, and we need Your peace in our lives. We ask that You would calm our minds and hearts, and help us to rest in Your presence. We know that You are in control, and we trust You to handle all the details of our lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
7. A prayer for joy
Heavenly Father, thank You for the joy that we have in You. We know that Your joy is our strength, and we ask that You would fill us with Your presence today. We want to experience the fullness of Your joy, and we know that You will meet us where we are. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
8. A prayer for forgiveness
Lord, we come to You today confessing our sins. We know that we have fallen short of Your standards, and we ask for Your forgiveness. We are sorry for our wrong actions, and we want to make things right. Please cleanse us and wash us clean. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
9. A prayer for salvation
Lord, we recognize that we are sinners in need of a Savior. We repent of our sins and ask You to come into our lives. We want to turn from our old ways and follow You. We believe that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and we want to receive Him as our Lord and Savior. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
10. A prayer for God’s presence
Heavenly Father, we long for Your presence in our lives. We want to experience the fullness of Your love and joy. We ask that You would meet us where we are and draw us close to You. We need Your strength and power in our lives, and we pray that You would be with us always. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Conclusion
These are just a few examples of the types of prayers you can pray at your next event. Remember, there is no wrong way to pray, so don’t be afraid to be creative and personalize your prayers to fit your specific needs. Most importantly, always remember that God hears your prayers and He is always with you.
