Adapted from Psalm 16:5-7a (ESV)

The Lord is our chosen portion and our cup; you hold our lot. The lines have fallen for us in pleasant places; indeed, we have a beautiful inheritance. We will bless the Lord who gives us counsel.

Adapted by Scott Bullock for liturgical use (ESV, pronouns changed for corporate prayer)

Adapted from Psalm 23

Leader: The Lord is our shepherd.

People: All our needs will be met. God provides a place and time for deep rest and restoration. God leads us beside still waters; restores our souls and leads us in right paths. We do not need to be afraid; for God is with us; now and forever.

Leader: Such faith calls for some singing!

Adapted from Psalm 139:1-6 (NLT)

O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.

You know when I sit down or stand up. 

You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.

You see me when I travel and when I rest at home.

You know everything I do. You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord.

You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head.

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too great for me to understand!

We are in awe of you. All we can do is offer our worship and praise.

Submitted by Austin D. Hill

Adapted from Isaiah 25:1, 3-4, 9 (ESV)

Pastor: O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure.

All: Therefore, strong peoples will glorify you; cities of ruthless nations will fear you.

Pastor: For you have been a stronghold to the poor, a stronghold to the needy in his distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat.

All: Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us. This is the LORD; we have waited for him; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.

Submitted by Dustin Ray

Adapted from Hebrews 11:8 (NIV)

By faith Abraham,

When called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance,

Obeyed and went,

Even though he did not know where he was going.

Loving God, give us this same faith as we gather to worship you today.

Submitted by Austin D. Hill