Opening Prayer For Children's Church
Children love to say prayers, especially prayers that contain rhyme and cadence. Teaching your kids to pray is a great way to introduce them to Jesus Christ and reinforce their relationship with God. These simple children's prayers will help your kids learn to talk with God directly. As they grow.
There is a lot to be said for tradition! Generations of worshipping congregations have included set prayers within the opening section of their weekly services. These generally cover the themes of adoration, thanksgiving and confession. And somehow that seems just right. We begin our worship by reminding ourselves of how awesome our God is.
We then thank him for what he has done for us, and this inevitably reminds us that we really do not deserve his mercy and grace. Which leads us to confession and accepting by faith the forgiveness that God offers to those who humbly come to him and acknowledge their faults. Below are two sets of opening prayers. More are available in my 'The Worship Leader's Little Helper' Opening Prayers 1- Theme 'I will exalt you' Consider these words from Psalm 145 ‘I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever’ (A moment of silence ) Creator God, we glimpse your beauty in setting sun, mountain top, eagle’s wing.
We sense your power in thunder crash, lightning flash and ocean’s roar. Creator God we praise you Precious Jesus, we see your love stretched out upon a cruel cross. We stand in awe at your sacrifice, pure love poured out for humankind.
Precious Jesus we praise you Holy Spirit, we see your power in lives transformed, hearts on fire. We listen for your still, small voice, comforting, guiding, calling. Holy Spirit we praise you To my words ‘Every day I will praise you’ would you respond ‘And extol your name for ever’ From the moment we awake to face the day ahead, you are with us, through good times and bad, Your presence enough for our needs. Every day I will praise you And extol your name for ever Through the hours of the day, in our travels and work, you are with us; in decisions we must make, Your wisdom enough for our needs. Every day I will praise you And extol your name for ever As we lay down to rest at the end of the day, you are with us, as we lay our fears at your feet, Your peace enough for our needs. Every day I will praise you And extol your name for ever A prayer of confession Lord God, your love for humankind present in the beginning of all things, extends throughout history and touches even my life.
Your love sees failings and forgives. Your love feels pain and wipes away our tears. Your love knows grief and comforts the sorrowful.
Your love sees sin and still loves the sinner. Forgive us when we fail to live lives that reflect your love. Forgive us the many times when we take for granted all that you have done for us. Transform us, through your Spirit, and empower us to serve you, this day and all days Amen Let us join together in the words that Jesus taught his disciples. Opening Prayers 2 – Theme 'God of all ages' Listen to these words from Psalm 40 “I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.
He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.” To my words ‘God of all ages’ would you respond ‘Accept our sacrifice of praise.’ Eternal God, it was your Spirit, hovering over the waters at the dawning of that first day. It was your voice echoing through the darkness, that brought forth light.
God of all ages Accept our sacrifice of praise Eternal God, it was your love that birthed humankind, and placed them in a garden. It was your hand that helped them to their feet, each time they fell. God of all ages Accept our sacrifice of praise Eternal God, it was your prophets who spoke forth your word, to a rebellious generation. It was your Son who showed the depth of love that will not let us go. God of all ages Accept our sacrifice of praise God of life, whose love enfolds us, and spirit fills us, we praise your holy name. God of joy, whose sunrise wakes us, and sunset amazes us, we praise your holy name.
God of hope, whose promise sustains us, and power upholds us, we praise your holy name. God of love, whose patience humbles us, and touch can heal us, we praise your holy name. God of peace, who breaks down barriers, and walls that divide us, we praise your holy name. God of eternity, who has always loved us, and by grace has saved us, we praise your holy name Spend a moment thinking about all that God is and has done for us, and consider your individual response to his grace.
God of all ages, who from generation to generation has heard the cries of your children humbly seeking forgiveness, and has welcomed sinners back into your embrace, hear the thoughts of our hearts, examine our motives, forgive us our faults, of word and action. We ask this through your Son, who died that we might know the true cost of forgiveness.
AMEN Let us join together in the words that Jesus taught his disciples. Opening Prayers 3 – A Celtic Theme Listen to the words of the Psalmist “The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD thunders over the mighty waters.
The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.” Psalm 29:3-4 To my words ‘The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad ‘would you respond ‘And the distant shores rejoice’ The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad And distant shores rejoice You who spoke this world in motion, breathed life into each creature, painted landscapes in colourful hues, you are our God. The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad And distant shores rejoice You who bring to us each season light and warmth, rain and sunshine, and within the seed a spark of life, you are our God.
Simple Children's Prayers For Church
Opening prayer for a seminar (a sample prayer for before a seminar workshop) Lord God, We thank you that you promise to be with us always. Thank you that your presence is with us right now. Today we give you our hearts, our minds and our lives. Come speak your words of life into our beings. We pray that you would deepen our comprehension, broaden our thinking, and transform our understanding of what we are about to study. For you are our wise counsellor, our perfect teacher and our faithful friend. Thank you Lord.
Opening prayer for a worship service God of grace, We open our hearts, minds and souls to worship to you. Thank you that today we dwell in your kingdom and live in your presence.
Thank you that as we gather together we join with all Christians across the world to glorify your holy name. Come be with us, inspire us and lead us in our time together. We ask all this in the beautiful name of Jesus. As We Gather Here A prayer suitable for beginning a small meeting (such as a bible seminar) or church service.