Pastor’s Prayers

God of power, 
may the boldness of your Spirit transform us,
may the gentleness of your Spirit lead us,
may the gifts of your Spirit
be our goal and our strength,
now and always. Amen.

–Presbyterian Book of Common Worship

Jesus Christ, Son of the Almighty God!  You no longer dwell among us on earth, poor and wretched, but You have ascended to the right hand of Your Father as Lord over all.  We pray:  Send us Your Holy Spirit.   Give us devout servants of the Church who hold fast to Your Word.  Fight Satan and all earthly tyrants, and mightily preserve Your Kingdom on earth, until all Your foes lie beneath Your feet, and we triumph through You over sin, death, and all things.  Amen.

–Johannes Eichorn

Good shepherd, seek me out, and bring me home to thy fold again.
Deal favourably with me according to thy good pleasure,
till I may dwell in thy house all the days of my life,
and praise thee for ever and ever with them that are there.

–Jerome

Deep peace of the running wave to you,
Deep peace of the flowing air to you,
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you,
Deep peace of the shining stars to you,
Deep peace of the Son of Peace to you, for ever.

–Scottish Prayer

O Lord, who has mercy upon all, take away from me my sins,
and mercifully kindle in me the fire of Your Holy Spirit.
Take away from me the heart of stone,
and give me a heart of flesh,
a heart to love and adore You,
a heart to delight in You,
to follow and to enjoy You,
for Christ’s sake.

St Ambrose of Milan

Most High, glorious God, enlighten the shadows of my heart, and grant unto me a right faith, a certain hope and perfect charity, sense and understanding, Lord, so that I may accomplish Thy holy and true command. Amen.

–St. Francis of Assisi