The VMI Prayers

 

The Monday Prayer: Almighty God, we give thanks for

VMI, for its reputation, spirit and ideals. Let Your favor

continue toward our school and Your grace be abundantly

supplied to the Corps. Now O God, we receive this food

and share this meal together with thanksgiving. Amen.

The Tuesday Prayer: O God, we ask Your blessing on the

Corps. Strengthen our commitment to excellence, establish

our hearts in honor, confirm upon us honorable conduct

and perfect us in the performance of our duty. Now O

God, we receive this food and share this meal together

with thanksgiving. Amen.

The Wednesday Prayer: Sovereign God, we are grateful

for our country and the prosperity we have enjoyed. Give

our elected officials the wisdom to choose what is right and

the courage to pursue truth so that we may continue to

experience your goodness. Now O God, we receive this

food and share this meal together with thanksgiving. Amen.

The Thursday Prayer: Heavenly Father, You are a good

God. We are blessed with health, strength and sound

minds with which to reason and learn. Thank You that we

are fearfully and wonderfully made. Now O God, we receive

this food and share this meal together with thanksgiving.

Amen.

The Friday Prayer: Almighty God, we praise You for the

promise of a future and a hope. To our labor, add Your

grace, in response to our hard work, provide abundant

opportunity. Add to our daily development the assurance

of Your favor. Uphold us by Your Spirit as we resolve to

be educated, honorable people. Now O God, we receive

this food and share this meal together with thanksgiving.

Amen.

The Sunday Prayer: Father God, we are grateful for this

past weekend. We thank You for time to rest and regroup,

for the opportunity to enjoy others and to make preparation

for this week. As we determine to give our best in

meeting the challenges before us, we ask for strength. Be

faithful to enable us while we put our trust in You. Now O

God, we receive this food and share this meal together

with thanksgiving. Amen.