Are you planning to attend a meeting but you don’t know what to say during the opening prayer? Leave your worries behind because you can use our short heartfelt prayers to humbly ask God for His blessing and guidance during the meeting.
A meeting provides an opportunity for group members to come together to share information, develop ideas, make decisions, solve problems, and plan for the future, among others. It’s also an excellent way for members to get to know each other better. The success of a meeting depends on the teamwork, camaraderie and interaction shown by the participants.
It’s generally a good idea to say a prayer before a meeting, especially if all the participants are of the same faith. By saying an opening prayer before the start of the meeting, you’re imploring the Almighty God to bless the gathering and to enlighten the participants. It’s also your chance to sincerely ask for God’s help in making the meeting a successful and productive event.
Whether it’s a board meeting at your company or simply an online meeting with your colleagues, reciting the opening prayer is a good way to get things rolling. You probably don’t have the time to compose the prayer yourself, or perhaps you don’t know how to speak off the cuff. Have no fear, however, because you can use our selection of short prayers for any meeting or gathering.
Selection of Prayers Before a Meeting
Choose from any of these short prayers and recite it before your meeting. All of these prayers are free for personal use without permission from the author. For commercial usage and publication in digital and print media, please contact us for permission.
Simple Prayer Before Meeting
Father in Heaven,
Thank You for bringing us together safely. As we prepare for this meeting, we ask that You prepare our hearts and lead us in Your wisdom. May we set aside our own agendas, and seek what You desire for us to accomplish during this meeting.
Please direct our thoughts and guide our discussion. Help us to be attentive and respectful of one another’s input and to work as a team. We ask that You grant us clarity of mind and lead us to helpful solutions. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Short Prayer Before Meeting
Lord,
We thank You for all those who are present today. Thank You that we can come together as individuals with different gifts, ideas, and strengths to pursue a common goal.
I ask that You fill each heart with Your presence, and grant each mind clarity. Please help us to use this time wisely. Direct us in the way we should go, and make the bath before us clear. May all we do be to the glory of Your name. In Jesus’ name, I pray, amen.
Opening Prayer Before Meeting
Dear God,
Thank You for gathering us under Your loving care and protection. As we begin our meeting, I ask that You help us lay down any selfish ambition and pride. Instead, help us to put on humility, and to place one another’s interests above our own.
Help us to share our thoughts respectfully and be considerate of one another. We lean on You for strength and guidance through this meeting. May we accomplish what we set out to do, and bring You honor as we do it. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Meaningful Prayer Before Meeting
Heavenly Father,
As we gather together in Your presence, we humbly come before You with gratitude in our hearts. We thank You for the opportunity to meet and seek Your guidance, wisdom, and strength.
Lord, we ask for Your blessings upon this gathering. Grant us the clarity of mind and open hearts to listen and understand one another. May Your love and grace fill this space, uniting us in purpose and harmony.
We pray for the discernment to make wise decisions and the courage to act upon them. Help us to be instruments of Your peace, kindness, and compassion in all that we do.
Lord, we lift up our concerns, hopes, and aspirations to You. Please guide us on the path of righteousness, and let Your will be our guiding light. Bless each person present and those we represent, and may our discussions be productive and filled with mutual respect.
In Your name, we offer this prayer, trusting in Your infinite wisdom. Amen.
Very Short Prayer Before Meeting
Heavenly Father,
As we gather today, we seek Your guidance and wisdom. Bless our meeting with clarity, unity, and purpose. Grant us the strength to make meaningful decisions that align with Your will. May our words and actions reflect Your love and grace. In Your name, we pray. Amen.
Short Prayer Before Meeting in School
Dear Lord,
As we gather in this place of learning, we seek Your guidance and blessings. Grant us the wisdom to understand, the patience to persevere, and the kindness to support one another. May our meeting be filled with productivity and respect. Let this time in school be an opportunity for growth, and may we be a source of inspiration and encouragement to each other. In Your name, we pray. Amen.
Short Prayer Before Meeting at Work
Heavenly Father,
As we come together for our work meeting, we ask for Your guidance and wisdom. Bless our discussions with clarity and understanding. Grant us the strength and cooperation to tackle our tasks effectively. Help us to be a source of support and encouragement for one another.
May our actions reflect Your love and grace, and may this meeting contribute to our collective success. In Your name, we pray. Amen.
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How to Pray the Prayer Before Meeting
Follow these steps when praying before a meeting:
- Make the sign of the cross.
- Recite the Trinitarian formula (“in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”) while making the sign of the cross.
- Say the opening prayer in a clear and solemn tone.
- Close the prayer by saying “Amen.”
- Repeat the sign of the cross and the Trinitarian formula.
Parting Words
Meetings are necessary for the continued growth and progress of your group or organization. That is why you should attend meetings whenever these are called, and provide your valuable inputs that will redound to the benefit of the participants and the group as a whole. It doesn’t hurt to start your meetings with an opening prayer, as it will provide spiritual guidance and inspiration to everyone involved.
Feel free to share these prayers with your friends, family and loved ones wherever they may be. God bless!
