Author: mgreen

Almighty God, ruler of all creation whom we worship in liturgy and song, keep us from elevating our religion so high that it exceeds its…

Almighty God, who knows the function of our hearts better than we could, keep us far from contempt for our brothers and sisters, and…

Righteous God, whose anger is just but whose wrath is tempered with love, help us to temper our anger with love and be cautious of its…

Lord God, whose nature is goodness and love, give us hearts that truly desire to do good, that we would not merely fulfill your…

Wise teacher, who is patient with us in our naivete but generous with your instruction, keep us humble, we who teach others your word,…

Father of all creation, who cares for all your children for we are your own, may the good that we do be striking in the eyes of the…

Light of the world, who has given that light to all who will receive it, keep us from sabotaging ourselves, from nullifying the good that…

Holy Spirit, divine breath of God, may the goodness that you are working in us be a light to others, that they would see your goodness in…

Great teacher, who holds all the wisdom of creation, keep us from becoming indistinguishable from the world, that the world might see…

Lord Jesus, you call us out of ordinary lives, regardless of our station. Use us wherever we are at, whether kings or servants, and may…