Occasional Prayers

O Heavenly Father, we humbly thank thee for all thy blessings to us, unworthy though we be. We thank thee for all things that have enriched our lives, for all people who have blessed us with their love and friendship. We thank thee for Christian marriage, for our homes and families and friends. Give us, O Lord, this further blessing, that as we have freely received, so we may freely give. Confirm and strengthen our marriages, that our homes may be to us, and to friend and stranger, places of joy and gladness. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.