I am often asked to offer prayers at RV events. If given advance notice, I attempt to assemble something with some forethought. Here is the one I offered October 22, 2008 at a rally in Minden, Louisiana. My wife complimented me on it, saying that it was the first time she had heard applause after a prayer. Shocked me, frankly.
CLOSING PRAYER
Ramblers, we have had a very successful rally. So, it is only proper that we give thanks to our creator. Let us pray.
Almighty Lord, we are always beneath thy guiding hand. We know not why you blessed us with the friendships we have found in this RV club, but we acknowledge it was you that lead us to them. We pledge our best intentions not to let our head or heart offend our friends, but to continue to love them, and serve them, as you ordained.
Find us the way home in safety we pray. And there, with our family, should trials and tribulations descend upon us, you told us in Matthew 11:28-30 to have courage.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden light.”
Ramblers, go in peace.
Amen.