Indulgenced Prayer for Meetings/Before Going to Work

Prayer for All Occasions

Lord,
May everything we do
Begin with your inspiration
And continue with your help,
So that all our prayers
And works
May begin in You
And by You be happily ended.

We ask this through Christ
Our Lord.
Amen.

Prayer for Meetings

We stand before you, Holy Spirit,
Conscious of our sinfulness,
But aware that we gather
In Your Name.

Come to us, remain with us,
And enlighten our hearts.
Give us light and strength to know Your will,
To make it our own,
And to live it in our lives.

Guide us by Your wisdom,
Support us by Your power,
For You are God,
Sharing the glory of Father
And Son.

You desire justice for all:
Enable us to uphold
The rights of others
Do not allow us to be misled
By ignorance
Or corrupted by fear or favor.

Unite us to Yourself
In the bond of love
And keep us faithful
To all that is true.

As we gather in Your Name
May we temper justice with love,
So that all our decisions
May be pleasing to You,
And earn the reward
Promised to good
And faithful servants.
Amen.

Prayer Before Going to Work

Sharing my skills with others

How gracious you are, O God
You give us everything in this life:
Food on our table,
Clothes on our backs,
A roof over our heads,
A meaningful existence,
The spirit of discernment.

How gracious you are, O God,
To enhance this unworthy body
With a creative mind
And skilful hands.
You gift us with innumerable talents
And make us stewards of Your land.
You call us not servants but masters
Of all Your creation.

Guide us that we may remain
Faithful and responsible workers
And tenants of Your vineyard.
Grant us the grace
Not to doubt Your Word
Nor challenge Your divine will.
Keep us from succumbing
To the seductions of fame,
The lures of material wealth,
The quest for personal gain.
May we not gamble future glory
For the passing pleasures of this world.
Give us the courage to stake everything
On You alone, O dear God. Amen.