Sentences with phrase «prayer of thanksgiving for»

At this time of year, it is easy to lift up a prayer of thanksgiving for all those who teach — those who wake up every day with the goal of opening students» minds and hearts to something larger than themselves, larger than all of us.

After childbirth, it is customary for a woman to «bench gomel» or make a special prayer of thanksgiving for having survived.

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1 Timothy 2: 1 - 4 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

«I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

The verses says... 1I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone — 2for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

There is Steven who was stoned and St. Peter who was crucified, There is Oscar Romero with the eucharistic prayer of thanksgiving still issuing from his mouth; Dietrich Bonhoeffer, triumphant over the Nazi gallows; Martin Luther King Jr. still praying that his dream will come true for humanity; Sudanese Christian boys gunned down in their villages by Muslim fanatics.

Paul tells the Philippians, «Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ» (Philippians 4:6 - 7).

This life, characterized by an abiding joy, unceasing prayer and thanksgiving in all circumstances, is further described as «the will of God (for them) in Christ Jesus.»

Prayers of adoration, praise, and thanksgiving for the Godhead in and of themselves may pass over the heads of most congregants.

How often have we been told in sermons and books on prayer that we must not begin with ourselves, but instead, begin with adoration of God, and thanksgiving for what He has done?

The Norito, literally «words spoken to the kami,» or divinity, are largely ritualistic prayers containing stanzas of praise and thanksgiving to the gods, and special petitions suited to the particular occasion for which they are being employed.

His review touched on other points to be discussed below and ended with an invitation to join him «in thanksgiving for the encouraging results of this apostolic visit» in the prayer that it «produces abundant fruits for the Church in the United States and all the world.»

But beyond this, there is a place for many specific prayers of thanksgiving.

Most of the prayers and hymns used in the churches over the centuries do not present the message of love leading to justice, but rather individualistic petitions to God, praise of God or sometimes a triumphalistic thanksgiving for being Christians.

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.

As for prayers of thanksgiving: if God did not specifically cause us to be fed or clothed or housed or otherwise fortunate, for what should we be giving thanks?

The second part of the motion requested «the House of Bishops to investigate a means to develop sensitive, local pastoral arrangements for public prayer and thanksgiving with same - sex couples at these key moments in their lives, and to present their ideas to General Synod 2018, with a view to making proposals at General Synod 2019.»

God's Word says, «Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus» (Phil.

[11] In Hebrews, of course, the prayer is an allusion to the Eucharist as the thanksgiving by Christ for the salvation granted him by the resurrection.

Spiritual activities like prayer, thanksgiving, and the making of sacrifices were well - established facts of life for the existence and continuation of the community.

First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

The adoration, thanksgiving, acknowledgment of sin, prayer for others and for self, which, as we have seen, are integral elements in the whole action of worship, have their significance in the total giving of self, so that the sovereign Will of God may be effected in worshiper and world.

I remember reading a list of the five elements of prayer: praise, thanksgiving, confession, petition (for self) and intercession (for others).

For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer (1 Timothy 4:4 - For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer (1 Timothy 4:4 - for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer (1 Timothy 4:4 - 5).

Indeed, the central prayer of the church is often called the Prayer of Thanksgiving and one of the names for the Communion service is Eucharist, from the Greek word for thanksgprayer of the church is often called the Prayer of Thanksgiving and one of the names for the Communion service is Eucharist, from the Greek word for thanksgPrayer of Thanksgiving and one of the names for the Communion service is Eucharist, from the Greek word for thanksgiving.

Through its internal life of eucharistic worship, thanksgiving, intercessory prayer, through planning for mission and evangelism, through a daily lifestyle of solidarity with the poor, through advocacy even to confrontation with the powers that oppress human beings, the churches are trying to fulfil this evangelistic vocation.

It is always good to start a prayer with adoration of God and thanksgiving for what he has done.

It will be recalled that in describing the nature of worship, in its most general sense, we found that there were five elements which form the action of the believer in his cultic approach to deity: Adoration, or praise; thanksgiving; acknowledgement of failure or sin; prayer for others; prayer for oneself.

Staying up there on the mountain with Jesus and those sacred sources was for Peter like attending some spiritual retreat for the modern Christian: the quiet time, the holy place, the aids to worship: stained glass windows, helpful spiritual directors, rich meditations, prayers and songs, celebrating with thanksgiving the gifts of forgiveness, acceptance and freedom.

«We shall gather in thanksgiving for the work of the services involved, in prayer for those affected, and in looking forward to the future of our fine city.

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At meals, everyone at table joins hands as they say grace — the prayer is nothing exotic; just a standard thanksgiving to God for the blessings of the table and the day and a few requests that He watch out for the well - being of the diners.

«My special day, and indeed the season is one of reflection, of thanksgiving and prayers; of inestimable gratitude to God for attaining this milestone.

The Northern Inter-Faith and Religious Organization says it has concluded plans to hold an intercessory night of prayers, supplication and thanksgiving for the nation and for President Muhammadu Buhari to mark his first two years in office.

I remember on the day before our first hearing my family was gathered in a circle praying prayers of thanksgiving & asking for God to take charge of the whole process.