Author: mgreen

Lord God almighty, who knows the thoughts and intentions of our hearts, open our eyes to see when we make plans in our hearts to please ourselves at the expense of others, that we could recognize the sin we carry before it becomes action and turn to you for cleansing and help, through Jesus our…

Patient savior, bridge between heaven and earth, help us to not reject what you are doing in the world, that even when things appear strange or difficult, we might discover you at work and join in your redemption of all things, through you who lives and reigns with the Father and Holy Spirit in perfect…

Spirit of Christ, who abides with us and in us, help us to continually seek to grow and become more like our beloved master, trusting that as we work, you are joyfully at work within us for the same purpose, through Christ our savior, who reigns in you with the Father in heaven, one holy…

Christ Jesus, who showed us what love truly is, grant us hearts that are willing to be humble, that our pride would not keep us from loving others well and from receiving the good gifts of the Father, through you who lives and reigns in glory forever and ever with the Father and Holy Spirit.…

Holy Trinity, unity of persons, help us to imitate your attention and love for one another, that we might be a true community, looking to each others’ interests in addition to our own, through Christ our Lord. Amen. ‘Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others.’ –…

Creator of all things, who loves each of us whom you have fashioned, grant us eyes to see the needs and desires of others, that we would not serve only ourselves or our pride, but seek the good of all we touch, through Jesus our Savior, who died that all might live and now reigns…

Almighty God, source of all that is good and true, let not our minds be so fixed that we cannot change our minds, that when you speak and show good news to us, we could always turn to what you are about and join in the fellowship and work of the kingdom, through Jesus our…

Gracious Father, who knows the truth of our hearts, we thank you for your patience and willingness to let us change our minds. Help us to reflect on our choices and turn always towards you, if not at first, then when our hearts allow, through Jesus our teacher, who intercedes for us still before your…

Spirit of truth, who speaks to us in our hearts, let us not fear to hold to the truth, knowing that the darkness will entangle us and that, that we might find freedom and peace with you and one another in being true to you and to ourselves, through Jesus our teacher, who offered us…

Blessed Jesus, who showed us the truth of God’s great love, help us to walk in a manner that is worthy of that love, that others would be drawn to your goodness and be reconciled to you, entering into your great kingdom of justice and mercy and joy, through you who reigns in endless light…