Help us make new connections and gain wisdom to do the work you’ve set before us. 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. We pray for the presenters, attendees, and volunteers who made this conference possible. As we begin our conference, we dedicate this time to you. Thank you for protecting us as we traveled and providing an opportunity to meet, learn, and grow. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to gather here today. Let’s open our hearts to God’s presence by opening our times together in prayer. What better way to honor the Lord than to open our gatherings, meetings, celebrations, and services with prayer? Here are ten special opening prayers you can pray at your gatherings. Find opening prayers for the following types of events in this article below: