I will be visiting a religiously-affiliated school today for a meeting and as is customary, will likely be asked to lead a quick group prayer before we begin. I’d like to thank my hosts, wishing us all great health, happiness, and guidance as we venture forth together but I’m unsure of how to begin the prayer…
I recall from previous experiences of this nature, the person leading the prayer saying one short phrase beforehand (I believe addressing God), the group repeating back something along the lines of, “…And to you as well…” and then the prayer getting under way.
My question is, what is that brief line the prayer leader says beforehand, and is that even necessary? I certainly don’t want to offend by beginning the prayer in the wrong fashion if there’s a specific line I’m to say beforehand.
Thoughts?
But I specifically remember group prayers of this nature beginning with a quick line by the prayer’s leader, I believe to the The Father, and then the group repeating back “..and with you..” before the leader of the prayer continued. Any recall what that brief introductory line is?
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Customary Opening Line To Group Prayer (christian)?
Posted on May 5, 2011.
okay i find this way a good opening that really invites god into our hearts.
first you get everyone settled and quiet so you can be heard clearly through the chapel.
the you tell everyone to join hands, i find that makes everyone feel connected under gods watchful eye.
then say “let us begin our prayer, i will lead you in it” wait 5 seconds and tell everyone to close there eyes so they can picture god in there mind
and then at the top of your lungs say “THERE IS NO GOD YOU GULLIBLE FUUUUKAS!”
and then respectfully you say amen like the good Christian you are.
I depends on the religion your talking about. Though it sounds like Catholic, and I’m not sure of it that. I start out with Dear Heavenly Father,