Prayers

A collect based on Psalm 114. "Merciful Father, you who satisfied Israel’s thirst with water from the rock, send the living waters of your Spirit to refresh our weary souls…"

A collect based on Psalm 113. "O God, you who are exalted above all powers but near to the helpless, raise us from the dust and lift us from the ash heap…"

A collect based on Psalm 112. "Our Lord and our God, you whose Word is light and life, grant us grace to walk in your ways, so that we may embody your grace, mercy, and justice…"

A collect based on Psalm 111. "O God of grace and mercy, your works are full of splendor and beauty. Enable us to ponder them diligently…"

A collect based on Psalm 110. "O God our Father, you have exalted your Son to your right hand to be our King, grant that we may serve him with eagerness and joy, both now and in your eternal kingdom…"

A collect based on Psalm 109. "O God of our praise, stand by us when liars pour out invective on us. Rescue us through your loyal love, that we may give you thanks…"

A collect based on Psalm 108. "O God, you whose steadfast love is higher than the heavens and whose faithfulness knows no end, reach down with your strong hand and deliver us from our enemies…"

A collect based on Psalm 107. "Gracious Father, you who hear our anguished cries for rescue, deliver us from our distress and satisfy our longing souls with yourself, that we may…"

A collect based on Psalm 106. "Our faithful covenant Lord, you who showed mercy to your wayward people Israel time and again, have mercy upon us. Remember your covenant with us in Jesus Christ…"

A collect based on Psalm 105. "Our faithful God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, you who delivered your people Israel from Egypt and brought them to the land of promise, be with us…"

A collect based on Psalm 104. "Our Creator and Sustainer, you who provide food and drink to every living creature, gladden our hearts with your gifts…"

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, in the form of a collect, for those who live with mental health challenges. Our Heavenly Father, direct our unstable hearts to your unfailing love and the faithfulness of our Savior, so that…

A collect based on Psalm 100. “O God, our Creator, Redeemer, and Shepherd, continue to show your steadfast love and faithfulness to us…”

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…"

A pastoral prayer delivered on December 24, 2023, at Grace Bible Church in Escondido, California.

A prayer of lament and hope based on the Psalms.

A pastoral prayer offered on October 25, 2020 at Grace Bible Church in Escondido, California.

A pastoral prayer offered on August 2, 2020 at Grace Bible Church in Escondido, California.

A lament over our nation’s troubles delivered on June 7, 2020, at Grace Bible Church in Escondido, CA.

A pastoral prayer offered on May 17, 2020 at Grace Bible Church in Escondido, California.

A pastoral prayer offered on May 3, 2020 at Grace Bible Church in Escondido, California.

A pastoral prayer using the ACTS model. Offered on April 26, 2020 for Grace Bible Church in Escondido, California via pre-recorded video due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A pastoral prayer that expands on each element of the Lord’s Prayer. Offered on April 19, 2020 for Grace Bible Church in Escondido, California via a pre-recorded video due to the COVID-19 pandemic.