Prayer for Mariners

[Fr. Frank]

We commend to you, our Heavenly Father, all whose lives are linked with the sea and all who serve their needs. Grant that in all things they may give of their best and never be disheartened. Grant that in the fury of the storm, and in the calm of the harbor they may ever be directed by your power within. Grant the assurance that, with your hand on the wheel, they may safely sail life’s stormy seas until at last they reach the haven of your peace. Grant that their loved ones, as they watch and wait, may know the strength and comfort of your presence, and the joy of happy reunions. Bless them all according to their several needs, and keep them safe in all dangers and temptations.

Lord God, Creator of land and sea, watch over those who work or play at sea or on the coastal or inland waterways: Be with them in fair weather and foul, in danger or distress. Strengthen them when they are weary; lift them up when they are down; and comfort them when they are far away from those they love. In this life, bring them safely to shore, and, in the life to come, welcome them to their eternal home; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lord protect you in danger. The Lord deliver you from temptation. The Lord be with you when you are lonely and give you a strong anchor in life; and the blessing, grace, and peace of Almighty God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. Amen.

[abl1111]

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[pogden]

You know Father I liked this prayer in the "VDR" thread, nice to see it here. I'm not a religious man, but have prayed ocassionally while out on the water....no not when I was lost, stranded or God forbid sinking...but when I was tossing my cookies because it was to rough for my seasick butt. He usually let me suffer awhile...tempers the soul.
Then again He never put me in one of those other spots to have to call on Him.

Take Care

[Ikan Besar]

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+1

[nestorpr]

Good one, I'll keep it in the boat from now on.

[hermco]

I'm drinking,no politics,no jesus...
Thank you.
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[pair of jacks]

+2

[FELLOW-SHIP]

I just finished reading the Prayer FOR Mariners and must say that it’s just not the way I think, although I am a believer sometimes how someone says things don’t really relate to how we really are.
My prayers are a little shorter when I am on my boat like.
God HELP!!!!
God what should I do??
Thanks God
Oh Sh**
God where are the Fish today??
Ha God get this motor started. And such like.

Here is a prayer I kind of like.

Fisherman's Prayer
God grant that I may live to fish,
until my dying day,
And when it comes to my last cast,
I then most humbly pray,
When in the Lord's safe landing net,
I'm peacefully asleep,
That in his mercy I be judged,
As big enough to keep.
Author Unknown
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[Ikan Besar]

My prayers are a little shorter when I am on my boat like.

Oh Sh**

that's more like it!