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A Collect to Shun Manipulation and Flattery
Holy Spirit of God, source of all truth and wisdom, remove from us all desire for flattery and manipulation, that we would not attempt to…
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A Collect to Set our Minds on What is Good
Wonderful counselor, who is closer than our very breath, draw our minds and hearts always toward that which is good, that we would be…
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A Collect to Not Worry
Lord Jesus, who pointed us to the carefree lives of flowers, teach us to worry for nothing, that we might trust in the Father, presenting…
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A Collect to Delight in All Things
God of glory, who ever delights in every aspect of creation, teach us to rejoice as you do, taking joy in all things, that we might be a…
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A Collect of Thanks for God’s Generosity
High King of heaven, who is generous with all that you possess, we thank you for inviting us to feast and celebrate with you in your…
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A Collect to be Worthy of God’s Gifts
Great King of all kings, whose reign encompasses all that was and is and shall be, help us to be worthy of your invitations and gifts,…
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A Collect to Not Spurn the Spirit’s Invitations
Ever-present Spirit, whose wisdom exceeds all that which humanity has garnered, keep us from spurning your invitations and rejecting you…
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A Collect to Desire to Follow Jesus
Spirit of truth, who speaks to our hearts, enflame in us a desire to follow Jesus so much so that we are willing to embrace even his…
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A Collect to Truly Value Christ
Redeemer of our souls, who emptied yourself to take on our finite frame, open our eyes to see your inestimable value, that we would be…
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A Collect to Set Aside the Glory of this World
Indwelling Spirit, counselor and guide to life in the Kingdom, help us to see the futility of those things that do not lead us to life…