There are many instances when an invocation is needed to help get a meeting started in the right direction. Contrary to the belief of some, an invocation is not a religious prayer, but rather it is a public request by the speaker to those in the audience or attending the meeting for guidance, good luck, power and other good things. Many of the people who regularly use invocations find that taking
. a moment to get the group focused on the task ahead of them has positive end results.For those well-versed in the benefits of a well-written and aptly delivered invocation, coming up with a new one for each meeting is no hard task, however, for those who are not as well versed, the task can seem daunting. Luckily, the internet proves to be fertile ground for finding online resources to aid in the task of writing invocations for personal use. There are several sites that offer samples of invocations, and allow the user to download and use the invocations at their own discretion, free of charge.Some of these sites have a sample invocation for different types of meetings and subjects, so that the user can find the most appropriate one for his or her needs. This allows the person to tweak any of the invocations they may find online and personalize it to best suit their needs. One such site that offers a little history behind the use of the invocation, along with samples, can be found at http://www.sheilacordelliahicks.com/invocations.htm.Not all invocations have to be perfectly written or executed; as the old saying goes, it is the thought that counts, and effort does count for a lot. Using the online resources is a great way to get ideas or assistance to write a great invocation that is sure to impress the crowd.More reference links: http://www.sheilacordelliahicks.com/invocations.htm http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/stories/2007/10/29/smallb1.html?page=all