Closing
Closing
to Close a Meeting
Heavenly Father ,
As we come to the end of our time together we thank you for what has
been accomplished here today.
May the matters discussed serve as a catalyst to move us forward and
cause us to advance and see the welfare of our children.
May we leave here recognizing You as the God of all wisdom. This we pray
in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit one God forever
and ever. Amen
Prayer #1
Thank you, Lord, for your presence with us this day. As we depart from this space now, we ask
you to bless us throughout the remainder of the day and guide us safely home. Do not let the
learning and conversations of this gathering die, but, instead, may they continue to ruminate
within us and bear fruit in our ministries throughout the year, until we find ourselves together
again. We ask this in the name of Jesus, and in the power of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Prayer #2
In closing a meeting or church service in prayer, we can thank God for the way that He has been
with us during meeting, and ask Him to continue to inspire and protect us as we leave.
Gathered together on this page are a number of short prayers drawn from the Episcopal,
Methodist, Celtic & Catholic traditions, as well as two modern prayers for closing bible studies
and meetings.
Prayer #3
Father, thank you that you have revealed Your love to us today.
We invite You to send us out from here in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Fan into flame the gifts that you have given us,
Come reveal Your grace and truth to us each day.
Amen.
Prayer #4
Lord, your word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.
Thank you that we can live in Your light and walk in Your truth.
May the things that you have revealed and thoughts that we have shared
dwell in our hearts and stir us to action.
Amen.
Prayer #5
Prayer #6
Lord, as we gather today at this meeting we ask that You will be in our midst. Help us to make
decisions that will be pleasing to You. Help us to be able to discuss the matters at hand in a
reasonable way, and to be willing to give up having our own way.
God let this meeting be productive and, as should be the case in all areas of our lives, help us to
keep You at the forefront of our minds
Amen.
Prayer #7
Jesus as we gather together to learn about You, may You meet us here. Help all of the teachers to
be able to answer the questions posed, and help all of the children listen and retain what they
hear.
Help the students to be attentive, and the teachers to be patient. May the lessons that are taught
help to instill righteousness in these children, and may the seeds planted here continue to guide
them throughout their lives.
Amen.
Prayer #8
You, O God, are my strength, my patience, my light and my counsel. It is you who make
responsive to me the students confided to my care. Abandon me not to myself for one moment.
For my own conduct and for that of my students, grant me the spirit of wisdom and
understanding, the spirit of knowledge and piety, the spirit of holy fear of you, and an ardent zeal
to procure your glory.
I unite my efforts to those of Jesus Christ, the master teacher, and I beg all saints in Heaven to
assist me in the exercise of my teaching ministry.
Amen
Here is one example of a closing prayer from Spring Harvest. These beautiful images and
faithful words will inspire you.