When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. But, of course, we should pray in all situations, not only in times of grief. The purpose statement of Irvine Presbyterian Church includes a key phrase that mirrors Nehemiah’s leadership. Our church is “built on a foundation of prayer.” My predecessor as pastor, Ben Patterson, helped prayer to permeate every area of the church, especially its leadership structures. The Board of Elders spends extended times in prayer twice a