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A prayer time before the offering is an important prelude for the congregation to understand the importance of the offering as a part of worship.
Lord, it's so easy for us to hold on tightly to the money we earn. Help us to realize that You alone gave us the ability to do our jobs and to earn the money that we do. Help us to be open-handed in our giving to show our thanks to You. Bless these gifts. Amen.
Only You, Lord, know whether our offering is generous or only another way we show our selfish nature. Forgive us when we do not give generously or when we lack supporting Your work in our world. Amen.
Creator God, we know that You have made everything in this world. You have been so generous to us every day. We pray that this church will show our generosity in giving back to You what is already Yours. Amen.
Our Father, we thank You for this place we have to worship You. We so easily take for granted the church building, the staff that keeps the church running smoothly, the lights and plumbing and all the other things it takes to hold our worship services each week. Help us to realize that while it may not be what we consider to be an exciting cause, it is one that is important to Your cause. Bless this offering. Amen.
Lord, may we always give our gifts to You as a thank offering for the magnificent gift of Jesus that you so generously gave to us. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Give us, Lord, a heart that gladly gives. Even as You gave Your all for us, so may we give our all to You. May we not give out of our abundance, but out of our poverty. In Christ, Amen.
Father, make giving a blessing and not a burden. As we reflect more and more on all You have given us, make us eager and willing givers of all the gifts You have poured down on us. Make each one of us grateful. In Christ, Amen.
Touch our hearts, Father, with Your love so that we may urgently plead for the privilege of sharing our resources with others. May Your grace shown to us in Jesus Christ make us generous givers. Amen.
Lord God, giving is for all ages. As parents may we raise our children to give. May we teach them to give of themselves and of the resources You have so graciously provided. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Father, may we not rob ourselves of Your riches by robbing You of what is rightfully Yours. Make us generous givers and so fill us with the abundance of your goodness. In Christ, Amen.
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