Prayers of the People

O Lord, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; In your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief. --Psalm 143:1

The Lord is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous. --Proverbs 15:29

If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. --Matthew 21:22

Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer. --Psalm 4:1