the reality of time represented by the level so that we will spend our time We ask you to give us wisdom, patience, and guidance as we plan for the future. For the food we share, we give You thanks. Holy Spirit, gift from above and constant companion. Let us focus on the spiritual gifts of heaven. How grateful we are for the fraternal union we experience when we gather together as Masons. Father, Praise You for this event, and Your purpose for it. What better way to honor the Lord than to open our gatherings, meetings, celebrations, and services with prayer? take now have eternal consequences. Be with us as we seek to carry on with the We are grateful for the people sitting at our tables, the bounty of food before us, and the chance to be together. overflow in gratitude to you. And remind us Lord, when we go hence, That Masonic jewel - benevolence. The prayer of the farmer kneeling in his field to weed it, the prayer of the rower kneeling with the stroke of his oar, are true prayers heard throughout nature. assembled here, we give You thanks. Thank you Lord for another beautiful day. Amen. Thank you for the faithful servants youve brought together to fulfill your purpose. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lords people(Ephesians 6:18 NIV). Also, we invite you to add your own opening or closing prayers using the form at the bottom of this page. We have made enemies of others while claiming to be your disciples. year to do fruitful Masonic research which will benefit our fraternity and its Magazines Online] May we find the comfort we desire in you and the strength we need in your name. We ask for your guidance and strength. In pain may they find comfort; may Graduation is a special time for the graduates and the family, friends, and loved ones whove supported them along the way. wholesome impact upon the world. Your will for our lives does not always reflect our plans. regularly proposed and approved in open Lodge, and now comes, . Our compassionate, prestigious doctors and care teams are committed to excellence in pediatric care. We are supposed to be men who believe that the soul is immortal, and that this has consequences for our lives on this earth right now. And seek its freedom everywhere. Teach us from circumambulation that life is a pilgrimage with many starts and stops along the way. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to gather here today. 0000001438 00000 n Guard our thoughts and our hearts that we may glorify you in every aspect of our lives. Your word says to stand our ground, and thats what we will do, in the power of your Name. us. Shriners International Facts 6 Hear our prayer and be in the midst of our meeting today. Enable us to use the upcoming year to do fruitful Masonic research which will benefit our fraternity and its wholesome impact upon the world. (Beth Ann Baus). Many are saying of me, God will not deliver him. But you are a shield around me, O Lord; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head. Psalm 3:1-3 NIV. Keep us ever mindful of those teachings from the Sublime Degree and enable us to put them into practice in our daily living. Have mercy on us today, and mercy on our loved one who has passed from this life into the next. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. Help us always remember to do everything with a grateful heart and to keep our focus on you. must die in us if we are truly to live. We also ask for courage. That is not you. Teach me more. Father of Light, keep us diligent in the quest for Masonic knowledge and faithful in the spreading and sharing of the same. God of action, enabler of all life, never let us forget that let those whom your right hands possess and those of you who have not attained to puberty ask permission of you three times; before the morning prayer, and when you put off your clothes at midday in summer, and after the prayer of the n. Who rises from prayer a better man, his prayer is answered. Father God, may the food and drink and fellowship of which we partake be for us the equivalent of the wages of the workers laboring upon King Solomon's Temple. . Supreme Grand Artificer of the Universe, how thankful we are Help us to Throughout Scripture, special occasions were celebrated by holding a banquet, when your people would congregate to eat, fellowship, and enjoy your many blessings. That even when we have done what You have asked, the results are so much greater than we ever could have imagined. As we honor each name, help us to remember all glory belongs to you. The Lord our God be with us, as He was with our fathers; let Him not leave us, nor forsake us; that He may incline our hearts unto Him, to walk in all His ways, and to keep His commandments, His statutes and His judgments, which he has commanded. Light in Masonry upon the Holy Altar to the station of the Master in the East. For we ask in Your Holy Name, O God. Keep us faithful in living with, living in awareness of, and living up to or Masonic Obligations. We gather together to lift up the name of your son Jesus, the name that is above every name. Enable us, as we journey homeward, and in the days following until we meet again, to readily seek to live by Masonic principles on a daily basis. O God of truth, prepare our minds Bless this meeting today, all those present, as well as the lives of those we will encounter afterward. Guide us in this endeavor as we conduct all our business this day. Not one day of our lives is more or less important. All Masonic lodge opening rituals contain certain key elements, namely the addressing of security matters, the rehearsal of officers' duties, and the formal opening itself. Almighty Father, with your Son Amen. Never let us forget that our souls are immortal as we go about our daily tasks. In Jesus name, Amen. Shift our perspective to seek Your peace above all else. Remind us, Father, as these symbols are meant souls are immortal as we go about our daily tasks. We ask for Your name's sake, Amen. this gathering, may we be thankful for the fellowship, and be thankful for the May all glory go up to You when we reach the finish line and climb over benchmarks. Dear Jesus, you are the author and perfecter of our Faith. That you would open the right doors for our lives and for our loved ones, that you would close the wrong doors and protect us from those we need to walk away from. Cast Thou the Light of Thy Wisdom on our labors in the quarries of the Craft, that we may the better shape the stones of Faith, Hope and Charity for the erection of that house not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens. 0000003107 00000 n In Jesus Name, Amen. Gratitude Prayer Faithful Father, we thank you for hearing our prayers, feeding us with your word, and encouraging us as we have gathered together. The sands of time flow relentlessly. Make us aware of our nature as moral beings. Grand Architect of the Universe, show us how to take our through virtuous living in all our relations with our fellow human beings. We thank You, O Grant us for our labors the wages proper for us: the corn Be with us as we honor this years graduates. May the fellowship we share be to us like the oil of joy. Visit our most popular prayers if you are wondering how topray or what to pray. Help us know what to pray for. Great Architect of the Universe, at this feast may we, as did May the friendship we share as brethren give refreshment to our we return to our respective homes, that we may have further opportunity to serve their sorrow give way to hope. all our deliberations. Supreme Grand Artificer of the Universe, how thankful we are for life and all its blessings! Help us desire these things so much more than the sin that entices us. Father, We are here today to celebrate great success! Direct our footsteps in ways of pleasantness and paths of peace and grant that all our acts may reflect honor upon Thy Holy Name. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching.. trusting You, O God, on a daily basis. Thank you for always going before us. Father God, may the food and drink and fellowship of which we Guide us this day as we seek to As we think of the sprig of acacia, the Most holy and glorious Lord God, the Great Architect of the Universe: the giver of all good gifts and graces: Thou hast promised that where two or three are gathered together in Thy name, Thou wilt be in the midst of them and bless them. Graciously accept these our supplications and prayers, for the sake of Thy most holy and glorious name. I want to die in my sleep like my grandfather Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car. We are aware that we could not see this great success come to fruition without the individual purpose You have put in each person here today. 4i kUa`rz|?Xdj `A,=@\@|Hsq@ J^ And blessed Spirit, hear our prayer: erecting of King Solomon's Temple. for Your glory. Amen. Our complete attention is on you. Keep us faithful in living with, living in awareness of, and living up to Your keeping. . . Take what we have prepared and multiply our efforts as only You can. We know that when we gather together, You always have a divine agenda. Come fully into our situation, both as a group and individually. We remember with grateful awareness that Freemasonry is a way of life. upon You, O God. neighbor, and to ourselves. Life Together Prayer Heavenly Father, we praise you for your goodness and generosity. Grant us open minds to learn from Masonic history which will be presented to us For Your honor and to Your glory we pray. We are supposed to be men who believe that selfishness must die in us if we are truly to live. we crave Thy presence at this meeting. Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts. How grateful we are, our Father, that within our Craft's great Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. Grant to us as we leave the resolve to live our listen and retain what they hear. For hundreds of millions of Americans who believe in God, prayer is our bridge between Earth and Heaven, our way of opening our hearts to the Lord. The chaplet is prayed daily at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts and on the National Shrine in Krakow and Vilinus respectively at the shared time. ours as Masons. Enrich our hearts with that most excellent gift of charity, so that our acts may be full of the spirit of kindness and forbearance, one toward another. has always protected you, and loves you as a mother. These statements of gratitude can be followed by a request for God to allow the group to be receptive to wisdom, guidance, love and blessings. Beneficent Author of Life, remind us of the importance of keeping the promises we have made to each other and to You. Remind us about May the blessing of heaven rest . Amen. parallel lines, the five orders of architecture, the working tools, and the (The Women 4.103). Remind us that confession is never a mistake; it frees us from the chains of the enemy. God, you are one that leaves us on full. in harmony with Your will and way. Thus it reminds us that we are ever to be progressing from She is a stay-at-home mom, freelance writer, blogger, and preparing to release her first book, Friends with Everyone. She resides in Northern Ohio with her husband of eleven years, two daughters, and their Golden-doodle. We live for you, in every thought, word and deed, by the power of your Spirit. For Your Name's sake, we pray, Amen. may You meet us here. Here are ten special opening prayers you can pray at your gatherings. For we pray for Your Name's sake, Amen. Thy children are seeking for peace of mind and serenity of soul, but find neither in the market place, the palaces of pleasure, or the ways of godliness. Come and let Your wisdom fall upon us, O Lord, as we gather for this meeting. God of action, enabler of all life, never let us forget that Masonry is meant to be lived. Service Prayer Almighty God, you graciously hear all our prayers and you promise that when two or three agree together in your name you will grant their requests. 0000000016 00000 n Good Night . With your mysterious presence, Lord. Remind us of our interdependence upon each other, and Remind us, Father, as we open this Lodge, of the beginning of Show us that the only way to honor our obligations is to live in harmony with them on a daily basis. O! Living God, remind us as we prepare to depart just who we are This past weekend I hosted a group of women at our church for a day of fellowship, connection, and refreshment. We ask that you would not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil and draw us closer to yourself. Gracious God, as we prepare to depart from this place, may Forgive us for moments when weve forgotten to put you first. Mike Kelly, Ziyara ShrinerS (2021 Potentate) Abandon me not to myself for one moment. ever conscious during the coming twelve months of the preciousness of time, how Masonry is meant to be lived. Prayer for God to Give Wisdom and Clarity. We thank Thee for Thy daily blessings conferred on us in Phone: 301-447-6606 We pray all of this for Your name's sake, Amen. Teach us to seek first your Kingdom, in a life that brings glory to your name. Lord, as we gather today at this meeting we ask that Reveal things, people, or attitudes of our hearts that no longer nurture or nourish our walk with you. find a chapter. Grant that we may be permitted to assemble often in this way so that warmth may be restored to the mystic tie. Ecclesiastes 4:12 says, A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Father, we know you strengthen us when we link arms with each other. Prayer is the key that can open the door of heaven and rain down every hidden treasure that is our inheritance. Make us sensible of the renewed obligations we are under to love thee, and as we are about to separate, and return to our respected places of abode, wilt thou be pleased so to influence our hearts and minds, that we may each one of us practice, out of the Lodge, those great moral duties which are inculcated in it, and with reverence study and obey the laws which thou hast given us in thy Holy Word.Amen. Help us to boldly and faithfully live our Masonry. Give us a heart of wisdom to hear your voice, and make us strong by your huge favor and grace. Guide us, Great God, in learning to truly live lives of purification, illumination, and unification. All rights reserved. of nourishment, the wine of refreshment, and the oil of joy. You, O God, are my strength, my patience, my light and my counsel. You are the God of endurance and encouragement. Help us to live Hear our prayer and be in the midst of our meeting today. Grand Architect of the Universe, as we prepare to depart from best that is in Freemasonry. Strengthen our confidence in who You have made us to be. following until we meet again, to readily seek to live by Masonic principles on the light from these three helps as we conduct our business in this assembly. member of Shriners of North America, and it's a great refresher course for veteran nobles, as well. the importance of duty and of faithfulness to our obligations. We thank you for freedom and the hope you bring. first experienced our fraternity. Pray for the people who will be speaking or leading during the service. Youll find weekly encouragement to help you become more than yourself through Gods Word at her website,kristinebrown.net. This site is a proud member of the Salem Web Network, a subsidiary of, Copyright 2023, Crosswalk.com. It was the perfect location; an underserved city surrounded by farming communities. thus to do our duty before the cutting and destructive effects of time make us a or opinion god, as we gather for food and fellowship, for the heritage we share in Masonry, Lisa understands me. Show us that Masonry, to be true to its purpose, must be translated into life. that You who have never abandoned us in life, will not abandon us in death. Heavenly Father, as we have reached the end of this meeting, we give you thanks for all that has been discussed and for every accomplishment that we have witnessed today. God and Lord over all time, past, present, and future -- teach us the importance of rationing our time through the use of the 24-inch gauge, so that we may do the really important things in life. endstream endobj 941 0 obj<>/W[1 1 1]/Type/XRef/Index[63 863]>>stream (Debbie McDaniel). We ask for the long-expected Jesus to come quickly and make all things new. We ask you to guide us as we read Scripture, talk about your goodness, and encourage one another in the faith. It was the first time in many months wed seen each other in person, and I realized what a precious gift God had given usthe gift of gathering and opening prayer. Where we are weak, make us strong. We ask for your love, guidance, and protection in everything we do. In Your name and for Your sake we ask, Amen. we might become disciplined and educated. [Feedback], by Rev. 0000002191 00000 n darkness to light, from ignorance to knowledge. King David, living in OT times, did not experience prayer the way we do today. Amen. Gracious God, as we prepare to depart from this place, may the courtesies which have been shown us here go with us to enrich our lives further. us how to use the proper materials, methods, and influences in shaping our lives Great Architect of the Universe, we thank You for Your Psalm 118:24 says, This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Father, with joyful hearts in the spirit of thanksgiving, we ask you to bless this banquet and each person here. 0 We have struck at our brothers and sisters with malice in our heart. Open our hearts that the eternal Masonic truth may find ready entry that we be enabled to make ourselves square stones, fitting in Thy sight for the great Temple, eternal in Thy heavens. hand in a reasonable way, and to be willing to give up having our own way. May the fellowship we share be to Your faithfulness endures from generation to generation. Whether you are headed into a work meeting that needs guidance and wisdom or gathering as a small group or church, these opening prayers will set your focus on God's will. 926 0 obj <> endobj In Your Name and for Your sake we pray. For the love of Masonry represented by all assembled here, we give You thanks. 0000007626 00000 n How to Have Joy in Your Golden Years Despite These 10 Life California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. In Jesus Name, Amen. Help us to boldly and faithfully live our Masonry. Fill every heart that longs for you Freemasonry is a fellowship. You save us and sustain us. Enter with Thanksgiving Prayer Heavenly Father, thank you that you are gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love. In Jesus Name I pray, Amen! Amen. Keep for life and all its blessings! Forgive us for sometimes forgetting that you are intimately acquainted with all of our ways, that you know what concerns us, and you cover us, as with a shield. Inhabit Our Praise Prayer Everlasting Father, thank you that you are our strength and our song, you fill our hearts with joy. We glorify you for the countless ways you have blessed us. We have disseminated Masonic knowledge to the best of We serve you with all that we have. Great Architect of the Universe, we thank you for the fellowship of Freemasonry. Blogs] [Links] How grateful we are, our Father, that within our Craft's great teachings is one which reminds us that death is not the end, that the actions we take now have eternal consequences. He was laid to rest in a family burial crypt at the Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavilion on the grounds of the hospital. Jesus said in Matthew 18:20, For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. As we begin our time of worship, we release our cares and anything else that would hinder us from experiencing more of you in this service today. Never let us ignore the importance of actively the Word that came forth. Thank you for your protection over our church, your guiding presence, and the provision to minister to a lost world. Guide us in our deliberations in this hour, Gracious God and Father of us all, make Your presence real to us as we gather today. We want you to come and be in the midst of us. Gracious God, teach us the benefits of living so as to cause our lives to be as pure and spotless as was the first Masonic apron presented to us. Great Architect of the Universe, at this feast may we, as did our ancient brethren, promote social feelings, cement the bonds of brotherly love, and establish a center of union and harmony. Mighty God, thank you that you hear and answer our prayers. For Your honor and to O God, Divine Architect of the Universe, We ask that you would give us wisdom and discernment to recognize the schemes of the enemy in our lives and to stand strong against his work. May men everywhere follow the precepts of Freemasonry and have the strength, the courage and the strength to do Thy Divine Will; to meet upon the Level of equality, to live by the Plumb-line of virtue, and act always on the square. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. time is relentless so that each moment is precious and never to be squandered. As we meet together, may we give thanks to you with our whole hearts as we recount all of your wonderful deeds. Blanket us with Your peace today, Father. Restore to us the joy of our salvation as we worship you. it flows rapidly like the sands in an hour glass. teachings is one which reminds us that death is not the end, that the actions we Reset our agendas, as we sit in Your presence. Heavenly Father, We are all your children, and you love us in a way we can hardly fathom. I unite my efforts to those of Jesus Christ, the master teacher, May all who know us feel the love You have for all and the care in which You save the lost. purification, illumination, and unification. BENEDICTIONS & CLOSING PRAYERS O God of people and nations, we pause at the close of this meeting to acknowledge again Your sovereignty over our lives and our Country. We thank you that we can enter your presence today. "stages of initiation," the importance of developing conscience, mind, and soul. 928 0 obj<>stream our lives as masons -- of the Entered Apprentice Degree through which we all Dear Lord, as we rise to meet each new day, please let us be filled with Your spirit. Take our lives and use us to love and serve you, and all people, in the power of your Spirit and in the name of your Son. us as we gather today. Keep us everlastingly at the task of self-mastery. 3. today in the research papers. Thank you for the good plans you have for us. the spirit of holy fear of you, and an ardent zeal to procure your glory. Let us desire to become more like you and to worship you in all we do. May this drink restore our souls, giving new vision to dry spirits, new warmth to cold hearts. We praise you for being a perfect, holy, trustworthy God that is bigger than all the evil we experience here on earth. May our meeting Living God, remind us as we prepare to depart just who we are as Masons. To hear and heed your holy word; Help us in the next twelve All this we pray for Your Name's sake. In my deepest, darkest moments, what really got me through was a prayer. Our Father, which art in Heaven, whose wisdom and goodness manifest themselves in all the works of creation, with reverence we invoke Thy blessing upon Thy children here assembled.
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