Show us that Masonry, to be true to its purpose, must be translated into life. In extreme emotion, this indescribable feeling is even more pronounced. Keep us faithful in living with, living in awareness of, and living up to Give us the patience and understanding to face life's challenges with grace. Enable us to uncover the Perfect Ashlar within us by removing the And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching.. for Your glory. education, that we in this lodge must be about the business of spreading Masonic (Debbie McDaniel). Bless our minds to remember and embrace the freedom, hope, joy and peace we have in Christ. Our compassionate, prestigious doctors and care teams are committed to excellence in pediatric care. Thank you for your mercy and grace. to answer the questions posed, and help all of the children We are ready to receive the rest, peace, and refreshment you offer. Please forgive us for the idols we place above you. Struggling for solutions amidst differing personalities can seem impossible. May this drink restore our souls, giving new vision to dry spirits, new warmth to cold hearts. Pour out Thy blessings upon us and strengthen us with the ties of true brotherly love and affection. Lead our surrendered hearts to the path of Your peace today. Throughout Scripture, special occasions were celebrated by holding a banquet, when your people would congregate to eat, fellowship, and enjoy your many blessings. knowledge that our fraternity, being better informed, may better reflect the Grant us peace in knowing we are pursuing Your purpose for our lives. Freemasonry is a fellowship. pleasing to You. For the love of Masonry represented by all assembled here, we give You thanks. us mindful of ways we can be of service to Egbert's family members. An opening prayer can include statements: "Thank you for giving us this time together, Lord, and for blessing us to see another day.". Amen. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. Father God, we praise you for your love and faithfulness towards your children. Guide us, Great God, in learning to truly live lives of darkness to light, from ignorance to knowledge. Great and Grand Designer of the Cosmos, remind us as we begin Lord, we pray for unity. spirits. We pray that those seeking an answer received it, and that those I tend to keep things to myself. most glorious and eternal Lord God, the world's Supreme Architect, the source of light, of life, and of love, we, thy servants, here solemnly assembled, would now implore Thy gracious protection and favor. 1st Degree Entered Apprentice 2nd Degree Fellow Craft . We are supposed to be men who believe that selfishness must die in us if we are truly to live. May You bless each person who took the time to gather here today and let Here are powerful opening prayers to help focus our efforts on striving for the peace that transcends all understanding. Lord, help us to study and apply your Word to our lives each day. Teach us how best to perfect our (The Women 4.103). To Him is due the true prayer; and those whom they pray to besides Allah give them no answer, but (they are) like one who stretches forth his two hands towards water that it may reach his mouth, but it will not reach it; and the prayer of the unbelie. We gladly surrender our lives to you in worship and praise. %PDF-1.4 % We honor them for their loyalty to God and Country, for their good deeds, and for their friendship. Let us focus on the spiritual gifts of heaven. Guide the leadership we will You have promised that, when your people gather in your name, your presence is here with us. In 1922, construction began on the first Shriners Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. We ask that you give us eyes to see when evil is before us, hearts to hate evil and the desire to flee from its presence. Help us each to do our parts to bring the plans discussed to life. O God, Divine Architect of the Universe, May the lessons that are taught help to Guide us in our deliberations in this hour, that that which we construct may stand the test of time. Enable us to conduct our business this day in ways which will be in the best interest of the spread of Masonic light. Help us to see past the issues that divide us, and see one another with eyes free of hate. Open our hearts that the eternal Masonic truth may find ready entry that we be enabled to make ourselves square stones, fitting in Thy sight for the great Temple, eternal in Thy heavens. We have gained some new active Recalibrate our intentions and refocus our hearts. Thank you for your protection over our church, your guiding presence, and the provision to minister to a lost world. Reveal problem areas and show us the best solutions that will apply. Blessing and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving, honor, and power and strength, be unto you our God forever and ever. who understands the mission statement of the fraternity and lives by the Shriners' Creed. Amen. Living God, remind us as we prepare to depart just who we are The motto "Robut et Furor" ("Strength and Fury . Dispel whatever spirit of discord may here arise. Bless, O Lord, we beseech Thee, our humble labors in the promotion of truth and love, unity and peace. Second opening prayer. For opening up my eyes & ears, to see and hear the goodness you have left here for us. He was laid to rest in a family burial crypt at the Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavilion on the grounds of the hospital. Show us that Masonry, to be true to its purpose, May your love be the passion in our hearts. We are created by your power, redeemed by your love and strengthened by your Spirit. Open our hearts that the eternal Masonic truth may find ready entry that we be enabled to make ourselves square stones, fitting in Thy sight for the great Temple, eternal in Thy heavens. surviving family members of Egbert V. Smith. Gracious God, teach us the benefits of living so as to cause our lives to be as pure and spotless as was the first Masonic apron presented to us. This site is not an official site of any recognized Masonic body in the United Help us to live by these rites and thus to improve our lives. We have sinned. You, O God, and this great fraternity. Amen. As we meet together, may we give thanks to you with our whole hearts as we recount all of your wonderful deeds. "Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. behavior upright so as not to soil our character and morality. Development] [Education] [Masonic Amen. Let it fuel our faith in You as our provider and our sustainer. Amen. My father was a promoter of Fresh Fest, and they needed an opening act. Shriners Children's has been providing hope and healing to children for more than 100 years. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.. We ask that you would help us to stay alert in a dark world that tries hard to make things look not so bad.We ask that you would equip us to be salt and light, that we would be loving and gracious, yet unyielding to sin. Shriners don fezzes for all official functions as part of the fraternity's Arabic theme. We praise you for who you areour Strength, our Deliverer, and our Provider. Give us clear minds and peaceful hearts as we gather together. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. Have mercy on us today, and mercy on our loved one who has passed from this life into the next. In Your Holy Name, Amen. for life and all its blessings! We give ourselves into your service, may we love you and love others with all our hearts. Your will for our lives does not always reflect our plans. business this day. In a world full of chaos and calamity, we are embracing a moment of triumph in Your name and for Your glory. In Jesus Name, Amen, Father, I thank You for our sameness. That even when we have done what You have asked, the results are so much greater than we ever could have imagined. For hundreds of millions of Americans who believe in God, prayer is our bridge between Earth and Heaven, our way of opening our hearts to the Lord. Father, we know how important family is, but its hard to find the time to gather in the busyness of life. promises we have made to each other and to You. of meeting at the Festive Board. Show us from Masonry's degrees, its For we pray in Thy name, Amen. As we begin today, remind us of our beginnings in Masonry. Enable us to learn from the scythe the restraints of time and not procrastinate Remember, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us and God knows your heart even if you can't find the words to pray. Tie down our heart into you. Most holy and glorious Lord God, the Great Architect of the Universe: the giver of all good gifts and graces: Thou hast promised that where two or three are gathered together in Thy name, Thou wilt be in the midst of them and bless them. May the friendship we share as brethren give refreshment to our Remind us through the rite of destitution that we need to be charitable. Jesus taught us to seek you first in all things. Help us to let go of our bitterness and fear, and purify us with the knowledge that you have taken away every sin. Amen. Only You know what lies ahead. Go forth without fear, for God who created You has made you holy, following until we meet again, to readily seek to live by Masonic principles on We ask for the long-expected Jesus to come quickly and make all things new. Keep best that is in Freemasonry. You, O God, are my strength, my patience, my light and my counsel. may we be sustained in health and strength from this fare. strengthen us to make purity of life and rectitude of conduct our aim. Freemasonry is a way of life. pray. You are welcome in this place. We ask these things His precious name. Blessed be the Lord that hath given rest unto His people. Let us desire to become more like you and to worship you in all we do. You found us, heaped in our own motivations and confused by worldly principles. A dear friend opened our time together with a heartfelt, inspiring prayer, and it set the tone for the entire day. teachings is one which reminds us that death is not the end, that the actions we Forgive us for striving beyond our means, worrying, and forcing results. There are nearly 200 Shriners temples and thousands of shrine clubs located worldwide. We live for you, in every thought, word and deed, by the power of your Spirit. Thank you for this dedicated group of people who have come together to serve you and this congregation. Father God, may the food and drink and fellowship of which we Almighty Architect of the Universe, we, as Master Masons, standing in a Masonic Lodge erected to Thy glory, humbly petition that Thou look with favor upon this assembly of Thy children. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. Heavenly Father, We are all your children, and you love us in a way we can hardly fathom. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. Help us to live in harmony with each other, that together we may with one voice glorify Jesus Christ. Wherever we go, let us spread love, joy, peace, goodness, and faithfulness. An Opening Prayer for a Leadership or Planning Meeting. Enable us to use the compasses in marking out our duty to self. Our prayer today is that Your will be done through this event. Amen. Lisa understands me. We have lost to death valuable and talented Masons from our membership. We thank you that though you remind us in your word that the whole world lies under the power of the evil one, you are still far greater and we have overcome, because you have set us free. We glorify you in our plans and activities. instill righteousness in these children, and may the seeds Blogs] [Links] task of leadership in the midst of the loss of our leader. Remind us, Father, as we open this Lodge, of the beginning of our lives as masons -- of the Entered Apprentice Degree through which we all first experienced our fraternity. In Your name and for Your Talks] [Masonic Thus it reminds us that we are ever to be progressing from darkness to light, from ignorance to knowledge. Remind us of the blessings which flow from purity of heart and We remember with grateful awareness that Freemasonry is a way of life. May all glory go up to You when we reach the finish line and climb over benchmarks. All about us we see evidences of men abandoning the basic Faith of their Fathers; we see new gods placed in the temples of everyday life; we see a discarding of the moral principles that have proven their worth throughout the ages. Amen. Thank you for your incredible sacrifice so that we might have freedom and life. Blessing and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving, honor, and power and strength, be unto you our God forever and ever. Even in failed attempts, You blow us away with Your faithfulness to provide what we need. 339 South Seton Avenue Emmitsburg, MD 21727-9297. For more spiritual growth resources, check out the 5-day email studyWalking with Rahab by todays devotion writer, Kristine Brown. presence with us at this hour. Grand Architect of the Universe, as we prepare to depart from make us careful about our reputation as individual Masons and as a that that which we construct may stand the test of time. Help us see the benefits of education and knowledge. will be in the long range best interest of the spread of Masonic light. In Thy name we assemble, most humbly beseeching Thee to bless us in all our undertakings, that we may know and serve Thee aright, and that all our actions may tend to Thy glory and to our advancement in knowledge and virtue; and we beseech Thee, O Lord God, to bless this our present assembling, and to illuminate our minds by the divine precepts of Thy Holy Word, and teach us to walk in the light of Thy countenance; and when the trials of our probationary state are over, be admitted into the Temple not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens. Great Architect of the Universe, at this feast may we, as did all our deliberations. Never let us ignore the importance of actively trusting You, O God, on a daily basis. Keep us from getting bogged down in trivialities while neglecting the weightier matters with which we need to deal. Thank you Lord for another beautiful day. We ask that you help us to remember to put on your armor daily, for you give us all that we need to stand firm in this day. How Can I Recognize and Understand the Holy Spirit Better? Guide us this day as we seek to Dear Lord. Custom and user added quotes with pictures. States or elsewhere. . wisely since we live in the shadow of eternity. In Jesus name, Amen. 10 Things You Need to Know about the Number 666, 10 Books of the Bible You Should Read Again and Again, 10 Most Encouraging Bible Verses That Will Uplift Your Heart and Soul, 5 Things That Hurt Relationships with Grandkids, 30 Morning Prayers to Start Each Day with God, How to Have Joy in Your Golden Years Despite These 10 Life Losses, 4 Things You Should Know about Big George Foreman, 8 Ways You Are Belittling Your Husband and What God Says about It, Maybe Money Can Buy Happiness, but Not Joy. Thank you for each person present here today. Your reach into our everyday lives, our messy circumstances, forever changes us. You will be in our midst. The Lord our God be with us, as He was with our fathers; let Him not leave us, nor forsake us; that He may incline our hearts unto Him, to walk in all His ways, and to keep His commandments, His statutes and His judgments, which he has commanded. the spirit of holy fear of you, and an ardent zeal to procure your glory. Amen. We gather together to lift up the name of your son Jesus, the name that is above every name. In Jesus Name, Amen. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. CHARGE AFTER INITIATlON. Note: This opening prayer is hand-written on the fly-leaf of the Bible of Fredericksburg Lodge #4 May our food be to us like the corn of nourishment. Magazines Online] Grant us open minds to learn from Masonic teachings which will be presented to us today. us as we gather today. We stand together in your great and powerful Name. Your Word says in Colossians 3:17, And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Thank you for blessing our time together. Remind us that confession is never a mistake; it frees us from the chains of the enemy. Lord, you are worthy of our praise. In Jesus Name, Amen. We love you, Lord, we seek your presence, and we worship you alone. this gathering, may we be thankful for the fellowship, and be thankful for the Now available is our new DailyPrayer devotional! Keep us safe as we return to our respective homes, that we may have further opportunity to serve You, O God, and this great fraternity. for meetings, sunday school classes, and prayer groups. To address the needs of patients during construction, the hospital's first physician saw patients at an office in town. God of action, enabler of all life, never let us forget that Masonry is meant to be lived. Thank you that your favor has no end, but it lasts for our entire lifetime. the Word that came forth. 5. No one person more or less loved. Thank you for making the way possible for this family celebration. Thank you for this time away from our busy lives to reconnect with you. Download our free PDF of helpful Prayers for Guidance HERE. Note: This opening prayer is hand-written on the fly-leaf of the Bible of Fredericksburg Lodge #4 Apprentices, Fellow Crafts, and Master Masons. Solomon's Temple. Colossians 3:23 says, Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord As we observe the many accomplishments of our honorees, we acknowledge that none of it would be possible without you. May this food restore our strength, giving new energy to tired limbs, new thoughts to weary minds. Holy Spirit, translate our desires and pleadings, and may we understand the faithful response of our great Father. assembled here, we give You thanks. . fraternity. Amen. system where it gets communicated best. May we so fall into your arms of grace, so we never feel the pangs of condemnation rip us apart. You save us and sustain us. Help us to live The Chaplet is preceded by two opening prayers from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska and followed by a closing prayer.1. sake we ask, Amen. Help us to understand that we dont need full clarity to walk into the unique purpose Youve inlaid in our lives. We ask you to give us wisdom, patience, and guidance as we plan for the future. God, you are one that leaves us on full. You are the answer to everything. Thank you also Dear God for all the blessings . And remind us Lord, when we go hence, That Masonic jewel - benevolence. We know, O God, of the metaphors for building found in the symbolism of our Craft. We ask for Your name's sake, Amen. Guard our thoughts and our hearts that we may glorify you in every aspect of our lives. We glorify you for the countless ways you have blessed us. and keep us safe until we are able to gather together again. to be patient. All Articles] [Masonic who needed a special touch were granted that touch. In Jesus Name, Amen. As we work together to fulfill your purpose, we commit to walk in grace, humility, and truth. Remind us, Father, as we open this Lodge, of the beginning of self-mastery. Your Word is alive and active. We ask that the Holy Spirit please open our eyes so we may see anything that is hindering our relationship with you. Gracious God and Father of us all, make Your presence real to Each day we awake to breathe, you faithfully meet us with purpose. Show us from the hour glass that time is relentless so that each moment is precious and never to be squandered. And, truly, we want nothing that is not associated with you - it will only leave us empty. What better way to honor the Lord than to open our gatherings, meetings, celebrations, and services with prayer? Father God, may the food and drink and fellowship of which we partake be for us the equivalent of the wages of the workers laboring upon King Solomon's Temple. Amen. The apostle Paul encourages us with this truth in Philippians 2:2, Then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Help us to be unified according to your Word, Father. we might become disciplined and educated. an eternity with You, O God. In Your name and for Your sake we ask, Amen. This day of celebration is a blessing from you. Thank you Lord for another beautiful day. 0000003184 00000 n We are supposed to be men who would rather yield up our lives than As we begin our planning, help us first seek you and your will. We thank You, O Cast Thou the Light of Thy Wisdom on our labors in the quarries of the Craft, that we may the better shape the stones of Faith, Hope and Charity for the erection of that house not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens. It is for informational purposes only and does not necessarily reflect the views love, and establish a center of union and harmony. The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Sometimes my prayer was 'Help me.' (Beth Ann Baus). We serve you with all that we have. let those whom your right hands possess and those of you who have not attained to puberty ask permission of you three times; before the morning prayer, and when you put off your clothes at midday in summer, and after the prayer of the n. Who rises from prayer a better man, his prayer is answered. God and Lord over all time, past, present, and future -- teach us the importance of rationing our time through the use of the 24-inch gauge, so that we may do the really important things in life. It was the perfect location; an underserved city surrounded by farming communities. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. May we find strength through knowing you hold us. hand in a reasonable way, and to be willing to give up having our own way. Gracious God, teach us the benefits of living so as to cause In the warm and fruitful soil Heavenly Father, please help us find fulfillment in your presence. Increase our faith; make us into fighters who don't back down. endstream endobj 941 0 obj<>/W[1 1 1]/Type/XRef/Index[63 863]>>stream May our lives of nourishment, the wine of refreshment, and the oil of joy. us like the oil of joy. ever conscious during the coming twelve months of the preciousness of time, how

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