So then, the collect form of prayer consists of the invocation (naming God), the basis for my petition (what about God gives me hope of an answer to this request?), the petition itself, the purpose of my request (how will God be magnified and good be done?), and the ending (in Jesus' name. Amen.).
Like this: Father God, who gives all good gifts to men, give I pray You a job for my son, that he might use the gifts you have given him for the good of others and Your glory, because of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Or: Dear Great Physician, who "heals all our diseases" according to Psalm 103, give healing to my friend's body, that she might rise and give glory to You for your kindness, in Christ's name. Amen.
Of course, Christ taught us to add "not my will but thine be done" to all of our petitions, since we really don't know what God will choose to do in each situation. What we are assured of is His glory and our good, and for that we shall be content, and not just content, but rejoicing.
In His holy Name. Amen.
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