Painting of two fishermen by Thomas Doughty

Two Fishermen, Thomas Doughty, 1828

Prayers

A collection of prayers I’ve written for personal devotion and public worship

Painting of two fishermen by Thomas Doughty

Two Fishermen, Thomas Doughty, 1828

You Who Hear the Cry of the Distressed, Hear Us

A prayer on behalf of those who live with anxiety, using the collect pattern. Our God and Heavenly Father, you who hear the cry of the distressed, hear us. Listen to our groanings—our pleas for relief from the gnawing pain of our anxieties…

A Prayer for the Vulnerable

A collect inspired by the biblical story of Ruth. "O Lord, under whose wings Ruth the Moabite found refuge, grant that your Church may embody your protective care for the vulnerable…"