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prayers
PRAYERS FOR MONTHLY MEETINGS
January:
Creator God, bless our coming together. Help us to listen to each other with respect for opinions and differing points of view. Bless the purpose for which we gather and help us to bring it to fulfillment. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen.
February:
Bless us as we gather, Lord, and be with us in all we do. Sit with us and guide our thoughts so that all our planning will benefit others. In this month that reminds us to love one another, give us your wisdom and joy in your presence. Amen.
March:
God of green pastures and bubbling waters, gather with us as we meet and show us what is ours to do. Be before us and behind us, to lead or to push. Let your Spirit be our guide so that all we do is pleasing to you. Amen.
April:
Gracious God, we gather in your name to do your work. Give us a generous spirit and the gifts we need to serve your people (children). Show us what you want us to accomplish and give us the means with which to do it. As the showers of April refresh the land, give new energy to our planning and let it be a source of new life for others. Amen.
May:
As the earth warms and the leaves turn green, Gracious God, warm our hearts with your love. Bless the purpose for which we gather so that all we do will be your will. Send your Spirit to be with us always. Amen.
June:
As the flowers return to the land and beautify the earth, Lord, come to be with us as we gather to pray and to plan what we must do. May all our ideas and decisions be pleasing to you and enrich the lives of those for whom we work. Amen.
July:
We give you thanks, Lord, for oceans and beaches, for dolphins and crabs, for all that reminds us of your care. Send your Spirit to guide and direct us for we gather in your name. Amen.
August:
God of Abundance, you bless our land with a bountiful harvest and the warmth and rain of summer. Bless with abundance the reason for which we gather and let us be your hands in this work. Come to sit with us and direct our thoughts toward goodness and the glory of your name. Amen.
September:
After the joys of summer, Lord, gather our thoughts and fill our hearts with renewed energy so that we may plan and work for the good of your children (people) and all others we meet. Come to stay with us and be the source of our strength and dedication as we serve you. Amen.
October:
The fields are full of pumpkins and many colors splash across the landscape, Lord. They remind us of your beauty and care for us. Be with us and bless the work we are about to do and let it be to your honor and glory. Amen.
November:
Our hearts are filled with gratitude for your abundant blessings, Lord. In this season of thankfulness, we honor and praise you for your care for us. Come to be with us and direct our thoughts and plans as we gather in your name. Amen.
December:
God of the snows and winter winds, come to take away any coldness in our hearts and warm them with your love and mercy. In this season when we recall and honor your coming among us, bless our gathering and the work we need to do. Amen.
