A Collection of Prayers

I have written and offered many of the following prayers in worship services throughout my years as Associate Pastor for Cornerstone, the contemporary worship community at Highland Park United Methodist Church.

Some of the prayers below are ones that others have offered at various times and places that have inspired me and said to God what I was unable to put into my own words. I offer all of them now to you and hope that through them you will find comfort, guidance, and, most of all, connection with God.


Wednesday, February 17, 2010

A Prayer of Thomas Aquinas

Give me, O God, a steadfast heart, which no unworthy thought can drag downward;
an unconquered heart, which no tribulation can wear out;
an upright heart, which no unworthy purpose may tempt aside.

Bestow upon me, O God, understanding to know you,
diligence to seek you,
wisdom to find you,
and a faithfulness that will embrace you.

Amen.

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