Opening Prayer or Call to Worship (Psalm 57)

We just changed the language for a corporate setting. “We” exalt you instead of “be exalted,” etc.

We will exalt You, O Lord, among the nations;

we will sing of You among the peoples.

For great is Your love, reaching to the heavens;

Your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;

Let Your glory over the earth. Amen.

Opening Prayer for Wisdom

An opening prayer for wisdom. Could be used with a reading from Proverbs/Wisdom literature or on its own.

Lord, grant us wisdom as we seek your way. Remind us that you deal lovingly and graciously with us, and we are meant to do so with others. Help us grow in wisdom, works, and worship. Move us to share your love with each other and the world. Amen.