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Are you looking for closing benediction prayer options for Bible studies, meetings, church gatherings, and more? We’ve got you covered!
Ending a gathering with a heartfelt closing Christian prayer is a beautiful and biblical way to honor God at the end of your meeting. Whether it’s a small group, a church committee, or a conference, a closing prayer for meetings can summarize what was discussed, encourage hearts, and be deeply impactful.
The Bible offers many powerful examples of closing prayers. Let’s discuss what closing prayers are, types of closing prayers, tips for leading a closing prayer, and where to turn to scripture for inspiration.
A closing prayer, or benediction, is rooted in early church practices and offers a blessing over people to conclude a meeting or service.
Throughout the New Testament, Paul frequently closes his epistles with a blessing. Historically, only a small percentage were literate in Paul’s day. Paul would have commissioned a close and trusted friend in ministry to read his letters on his behalf to churches across the Roman Empire and beyond.
Paul would have known his letters would be read aloud to the people, likely by a skilled orator who knew what to emphasize, where to pause, and how to answer any questions afterwards. Likewise, Paul’s blessings, which close many of his epistles, would have been spoken aloud over the churches! Churches have taken up the practice of concluding their services with a blessing over the people.
Today, we can turn to the practice of closing benediction prayers with Paul’s example in mind while also looking throughout the rest of the Bible for inspiration and encouragement—the same place Paul would have looked. A closing prayer is rooted in scripture and offers a moment of reflection, gratitude, and commissioning. It blesses those in attendance and acknowledges God’s presence among them.
Overall, a closing prayer found in the Bible is not “official” or set in stone as a benediction. There are no exact rules for a closing benediction prayer, and leaders can choose to close out a service however they’d like.
When planning a benediction, there are several things to consider.
1. Remain relevant & appropriate
Whether your closing prayer is for a Sunday service, Zoom meeting at work, or Bible study, you’ll want to be sure the closing prayer directly relates to the material covered in the meeting. This may require intentional coordination with others in instances where you’re asked to lead the closing prayer at the end of the meeting, but not the entire meeting itself.
2. Make it heartfelt & sincere
When you read or recite your benediction, make sure you practice beforehand. By emphasizing the right words and pausing when appropriate, you can ensure the benediction is more than just unrelated scripture at the end of your meeting.
3. Keep it brief
Closing prayers are traditionally short and help wrap up the meeting with a blessing. Your closing prayer should not be longer than a minute.
4. Incorporate scripture
Closing out a meeting with your own words of prayer? If that is the case, make sure you add a few Bible verses at the end to officially incorporate a benediction into your closing prayer.
Perhaps your church is hosting a prayer meeting to pray for church growth, or you’re holding a weekly Bible study, or you’re simply leading a staff meeting at church. Regardless, there are so many moments in which a concluding prayer for a meeting can be powerful and purposeful!
Offering a closing prayer after meetings can connect churchgoers with scripture while also wrapping up your meeting and sending them off with a blessing.
Here are 12 Bible verses to use in a concluding prayer for a church meeting.
Closing prayers for blessings & peace
These verses focus on God’s peace, protection, and favor—perfect for a closing benediction prayer or for closing a meeting with calm assurance.
Numbers 6:24–26 “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”
Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
2 Corinthians 13:11–14 “Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All God’s people here send their greetings. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”
Colossians 3:15–17 “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Hebrews 13:20–21 “Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
Closing prayers for worship & praise
These Bible verses are great for ending a gathering on a worshipful note and praising God for His many wonderful attributes.
Psalm 72:18–19 “Praise be to the Lord God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. Praise be to his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and Amen.”
Jude 1:24–25 “To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy—to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.”
Romans 16:25–27 “Now to him who is able to establish you in accordance with my gospel, the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so that all the Gentiles might come to the obedience that comes from faith— to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.”
Ephesians 3:16–21 “I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”
Closing prayers for encouragement & hope
When choosing a closing prayer for meetings, choose one that brings encouragement and inspires hope. The following Bible verses offer renewal, strength, and inspire hope for the days ahead.
2 Timothy 4:17–18 “But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was delivered from the lion’s mouth.
The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
Psalm 19:14 “May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
Psalm 23:6 “Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Closing prayers offer a meaningful and biblically rooted way to end any Christian gathering—whether it’s a closing prayer for Bible study, leadership meeting, church service, or virtual call. Benedictions reflect the tradition modeled by the New Testament writers and provide a moment of peace, encouragement, and reflection.
A well-chosen closing prayer can leave a lasting impact, comfort hearts, reinforce key themes, and commission attendees to walk in faith. By incorporating Scripture and speaking with sincerity, your benediction can be both spiritually rich and deeply encouraging—reminding all who are present of God’s faithfulness, strength, and hope for the days to come.
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