Lord God, who is high above all created things, we thank you for finding us valuable and treasuring us. Grant us vision to see our value…

Shepherd of our souls, who seeks out those who are lost and straying, you rejoice greatly when you find and bring home those who are…

Gentle Shepherd, who bears the rod and staff for our good, come seek us when we are lost and have gone away from your fold, that we might…

Lord Jesus, our rabbi and shepherd, have patience with us when we grumble at being taken into uncomfortable circumstances. Increase our…

Loving God, who welcomes all who desire to come close, give us hospitable hearts like yours, that we would not cut ourselves off from…

Almighty God, whose power and authority is beyond all our understanding, grant us grace to accept whatever you choose for us, trusting…

Lord of creation, at whose word all things came into being, keep us from overweening attachment to the things of this world, that we…

Great King of kings, commander of the hosts of heaven, open our eyes to see better ways of achieving our ends, that we might not destroy…

King of kings, commander of the hosts of heaven, give us wisdom to see our limitations, that we would not demand of ourselves more than…

Father in heaven, in whom is all wisdom, help us to recognize that there is a cost in following you and to be willing to accept that…