A painting by Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's Gravesande titled 'Uri-See'

O Lord, My Protector and Defender

A prayer based on Psalm 18

The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
— Psalm 18:2 ESV

O Lord, my protector and defender, be a rock of refuge to me amid the swirling currents of my fears, that I might not be swept away but rather rest securely in your loyal love, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Ryan serves as a pastor at Grace Bible Church. His ministry ranges from preaching, teaching, and writing, to listening, being present, and walking with others through some of life’s most difficult experiences.

He lives with his wife and children in Escondido, California.

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Balboa Park Conservatory in San Diego, California

For the Sake of the World

A pastoral prayer
A 1926 landscape painting by William Henry Holmes titled 'On Sunset Hill'

Your Goodness and Mercy

A prayer based on Psalm 23 for those who struggle to believe that God cares for them