Use the words of leaders of faith as a response during prayer…

Lord speak to me,
That I may speak.
– Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879)

O God,
Make us children of quietness,
And heirs of peace.
– St Clement (35-98AD)

O God,
Help me not to despise or oppose
what I do not understand.
– William Penn (1644-1718)

Lord open the eyes of my heart
To know the great hope.
– Ephesians 1:18

My past life hide, my future guide
– Author unknown

Dear God, be good to me,
The sea is so wide and my boat is so small
– Breton Fisherman’s Prayer