Opening a meeting such as a seminar or church service in prayer is like laying a blanket of grace upon the ground. The love of Christ settles in the hearts and minds of all those present. Opening Prayer For A Christian Conference. Dear heavenly Father, we thank You for the opportunity to come together as Your people, meeting under the banner of Christ and to lift up His name in this venue.

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However, if you’re like me and freeze when trying to think of a different way to start, you may need to just say it so you can move forward with details of why you are grateful for it! 'Thank thee for the moisture we have received.' Especially in warmer climes or in times of drought, it’s always good to be thankful for rain or snow, but this phrase is often thrown into prayers no matter what the weather patterns are like. I do love the rain-and am often thankful for it! But there’s something much more personal and sincere about a simple, “Thank you for the rain' or 'We thank thee for the beautiful snow.'

'Thank thee for all our many blessings.' This is a very passive way to thank God for everything He has blessed you with.

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Check out what about gratitude: 'A grateful heart comes through expressing gratitude to our Heavenly Father for His blessings and to those around us for all that they bring into our lives. This requires conscious effort—at least until we have truly learned and cultivated an attitude of gratitude. Often we feel grateful and intend to express our thanks but forget to do so or just don’t get around to it' (emphasis added). Counting your blessings isn’t for God—it’s for you!

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So make a conscious effort to be grateful and enumerate at least a handful of blessings you have the next time you're tempted to skip this vital piece of prayer.