Invocations

44 Short Prayers Use our short prayers to offer to God to thank Him, to praise Him, to help you. We do not need long drawn out prayers to talk with God, a short prayer sometimes expresses more than an hour-long prayer. Talk to God in prayer often throughout the day. A simple prayer is to recognize God and to be thankful. Short Opening Prayer for a Meeting. Everlasting and loving father, we thank you for the gift of life, good health, and sound mind. We come to your holy presence this special day, with reverence and humility in our hearts. So opening a meeting in prayer can be a remarkably important stage in the service or get together, for it reminds us of these important truths - that God is with us. Short Invocations For Meetings. For an example of a secular invocation that is inclusive, although given by someone identified as representing a humanist viewpoint, read by Herb Silverman. For an example of a more pointed invocation by an atheist, read.

John 13:34-35
Dear Lord, I thank You for this meeting and every individual here. I pray that You help us love one another as You have loved us. Let love be the foundation of this ladies’ fellowship meeting. Let all disputes, questions and discussions be settled through love. In doing so, we can show others that we are true disciples of Christ; this is the prayer of our heart, Amen.

Philippians 2:2-5
Heavenly Father, I thank You for this ladies’ fellowship meeting and I pray that You help us be of one mind and of one accord. I pray that we will work together not for selfish reasons or trying to impress others but let us act in lowliness of mind. Let us see others to be more important than ourselves. Lord, I pray that in this meeting, help us to be motivated by Godly love rather than our own personal interests, Amen.

1 Corinthians 16:14, Colossians 2:2a
Dear Lord, I pray that all the women in this fellowship meeting, remain on guard, firm in faith and courageous. I ask that everything we do is done with love. I also pray that in this meeting, we will encourage and strengthen one another for the purpose of Your Kingdom. Help our hearts to be knitted together in love as we share in this meeting. Father be our compass and guide we pray, Amen.

1 John 1:3
Dear Lord, I pray that as we come together for divine purpose in this ladies’ fellowship meeting, I pray against the plans of the enemy that seek to destroy our relationships with one another. Just as our fellowship is with the Father and Jesus Christ, I pray that during this meeting, our fellowship one with another will be in line with Your Word. So, bless this meeting we pray, Amen.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Your Name; Lord, I pray that You will help us remain united as we work to glorify Your kingdom in this ladies’ fellowship meeting. Your Word says that two people are better off than one because they can help each other succeed, but, an individual alone has no companion to help in times of trouble. So, Lord I pray that we keep this mindset in line with Your Word, so that we can all be a blessing to one another, Amen.

Proverbs 27:17, 1 Peter 4:11
Dear Lord, Your Word says that iron sharpens iron and one man sharpens another. So right now, we pray for this ladies’ fellowship meeting, that we will sharpen one another, just as iron sharpens iron. I also pray that as we share our aims and goals during this meeting, I ask that You help each one of us to be an oracle of You; this is the prayer of our hearts, Amen.

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Natalie Regoli is a child of God, devoted wife, and mother of two boys. She has a Masters Degree in Law from The University of Texas. Natalie has been published in several national journals and has been practicing law for 18 years.

Ephesians 6:18
Holy Father, I pray that as we meet together we do so for Your glory. Lord let us pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Lord help us to be alert and persistent when we pray for Your people and when we make decisions regarding Your people. Let this meeting be effective and powerful. I declare that this meeting be led solely by You and not our own motives, Amen.

James 4:10
Dear Lord, I pray for the hearts of Your people as we gather in Your Name. I pray that we do not get caught up in our titles and our responsibilities. I pray that we humble ourselves before You so that You can lift us up. Let us be elevated in the spiritual realm with hearts that yearn for You, rather than hearts that yearn for status in the physical realm. I thank You for Your love, I thank You for assigning us with divine purpose, Amen.

Matthew 7:12
God of Love, let us be more like You the more we meet with one another. In our meetings let our comments, ideas and plans be to edify, comfort and encourage one another. I pray that we treat one another how we would like to be treated, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Father, let our actions be motivated by our love for one another! I pray that You continue to guide us in Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:13
Heavenly Father, thank You for being the mighty warrior that is on our side. Lord as we have these meetings, we can often feel deflated or feel like what we’re doing isn’t enough. But thanks be to You, because You see us. We know that in all things You work for the good of those who love You, who have been called according to Your divine purpose. Thank You for being with us and thank You for being the reason that we can do all things we set out to achieve, Amen.

Ephesians 4:11-13
Holy One, I thank You for every individual at this meeting. Your Word tells me that You gave the apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers to equip Your people for works of service so that the body of Christ may be built up. So during this meeting, I pray that we come under that same purpose to build up Your people until we reach all unity in faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of You! Amen.

Jeremiah 1: 9-10
Dear God, during this meeting I pray for your divine blessings and guidance. Lord we pray that every plan of the enemy shall be cancelled in Jesus’ Name. Father, everything that is discussed and planned will be for Your Kingdom. We thank You for putting Your Words in our mouth so that in this meeting we can build and plant according to Your purpose and will, Amen.

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For Spiritual Health
For a Death
For the Workplace
For Bedtime

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Our 10 week prayer journal will guide you through your daily prayers and help you plan out your prayer week. It is completely free. You can click here to get it now.

Invocations

Author Bio
Natalie Regoli is a child of God, devoted wife, and mother of two boys. She has a Masters Degree in Law from The University of Texas. Natalie has been published in several national journals and has been practicing law for 18 years.