These prayers hold special focus today as our country and the world around us strive to “re-open” and revive our economies and businesses and work to resume our lives as God has created us to do – to His everlasting glory and praise. This is a small way to ask God for his blessing and guidance as we work our way through these stressful and difficult times.

For Agriculture

O ALMIGHTY GOD, who hast created the earth for man, and man for thy glory:  Mercifully hear the supplications of thy people, and be mindful of thy covenant; that the earth may yield her increase, and the good seed of thy word may bring forth abundantly, to the glory of thy holy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

For the Harvest of the Waters

O ALMIGHTY GOD, who madest the sea, and gavest all that moveth therein for the use of man:  Bestow thy blessing, we beseech thee, on the harvest of the waters, that it may be abundant in its season; protect from every peril of the deep all fishermen and mariners, and grant that they may with thankful hearts acknowledge thee, who art Lord of the sea and of the dry land; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

For Industries

O ALMIGHTY FATHER, who through thy Son Jesus Christ hast consecrated labour to the blessing of mankind:  Prosper, we pray thee, the industries of this land (especially in this place); defend those who are engaged therein from all perils, and grant that they may rejoice in the fruits of thy bounty, and bless thee for thy loving-kindness; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.