Final Blessings: Uplifting Closures for Every Meeting

“May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.” – Numbers 6:24-26 (NLT) Meetings are a staple of modern society. Whether it’s a business meeting, community event, or a church gathering, meetings provide us with an opportunity to come together and work towards common goals. However, at times we may forget to take time at the end of our meetings to offer final blessings or closures that uplift those present. In biblical times, God instructed Moses to give Aaron and his sons this blessing which has become known as the Aaronic Benediction (Numbers 6:22-27). It’s a beautiful way to close any gathering; whether it’s an official ceremony or simply your family mealtime prayer. As people of faith, our aim should be not only for productive meetings but also lovingly inviting God’s presence that gives clarity and opens up doors for further progress. Below are a few examples of uplifting closures that can bring closure while ensuring everyone leaves feeling encouraged:

Acknowledgement:

Start with acknowledging everyone who attended no matter how big or small their contribution was during the meeting: “It was wonderful having each one of yours unique perspective shared today in this meeting”

Gratitude:

Take some time sharing some words about what everyone contributed in making today’s event/meeting/discussion successful: “Today wouldn’t have been possible without all your contribution/input…” “You all showed great diligence throughout this discussion/meeting/event…”

Scripture reading:

Read from The Bible is perfect as it always has something powerful irrespective of denominations : “And now I entrust you to God…because he is able…” – Acts 20:32 NLT “In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” – Proverbs 16:9 NIV “But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and faith.” – Jeremiah 17:7 NLT

Personal Prayer:

Not everyone attending your meeting or gathering will be of the same beliefs or religion. Still, it is essential to close with an opportunity for personal prayer expressing own gratitude or requests from a higher power through mindful meditation; this allows people with different religious backgrounds to reflect on what you have said: “Let’s take a moment to bow our heads and pray..” “Can we all take deep breaths to center ourselves?” “And now let’s offer our thanks and requests…”

Can the Blessings of Saint Gertrude be Used as a Closing Prayer for Meetings?

Can the blessings of Saint Gertrude be used as a closing prayer for meetings? Absolutely! Saint Gertrude is known for her great love and compassion towards animals, making her blessings a perfect choice, especially when offering gratitude for our furry and feathered friends. Ending meetings with this heartfelt prayer for furry and feathered friends can foster a sense of unity and care for all living beings.

Blessing:

The Aaronic Benediction or any appropriate blessing can be offered as already mentioned below it is also great if you make original heartfelt blessings for your specific audience. : “May God continue*to give every one of us courage throughout all endeavors” “You are all blessed as members who believe in doing good for humanity” Closing meetings on an encouraging note is crucial if we want everyone present always excited about future gatherings. We invest much energy when we meet up so giving something that backs up their efforts creates a positive attitude. In conclusion, sharing grace-filled words before closing any meeting can breathe more light into peoples’ lives truly. Saying uplifting closures inspired by The Bible can be transformational since they touch…ethereal aspects of life regardless of individuals’ religions. This way, giving each other blessings becomes normal while furthering partnerships between tribes – work colleagues- partner relationships -Church services- community groups supporting one another both at meetings and beyond. As you think about creative ways that would engender a peaceful environment during closure, remember Numbers 6:24-26 ‘The Aaronic Benediction,’ which would give you a head start in devoting unique blessings to each person, while offering something pleasing to every soul: “May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor, and give you his peace.” – Numbers 6:24-26 (NLT)