Category: Collects

Indwelling Spirit, source of the wisdom of God for us, help us to place ourselves continually before you and before the Father, that as we abide in your presence, we would more and more escape from sin and be used of you for good in the world, through Christ our Lord, who reigns with you…

Spirit of truth, from whom nothing is hidden, show us where we have given ourselves over to sin, that we could turn from that which leads to death and instead give ourselves to that which you desire, through Jesus our Lord, who lives in glory forever with you and the Father above. Amen. ‘Therefore do…

Lord Jesus, who desires that all people be reconciled to you, help us to represent you well to the world, that those who see us would see you and be drawn through us into your great love, though you who lives in perfect union with the Father and Holy Spirit in glory, world without end.…

Gracious God, who sees all that passes in the world, grant us a generous and helpful mien, trusting that even the small things done to serve those around us are treasures in your sight, through Jesus our brother, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in perfect joy forever and ever. Amen.…

Holy Spirit of God, who empowers us to do the Father’s will, help us to become dead to the sin we bear, that we would cease living for that which does not nourish and abide in the enlivening presence of Christ, through him who lives with you and the Father in perfect joy and unity…

Spirit of the living God, who speaks the truth to our hearts, help us to let nothing become more important or urgent than our love for you, that our hearts would ever be given to you before all things, leading us to walk in your kingdom ways all the days of our life, through Christ…

Almighty God, who knows the end from the beginning, let us not be surprised when we face conflict and division, knowing that your way of love will be opposed by many, but grant us trust in you even in places of strife, through Jesus our Lord, who lives with you and the Holy Spirit in…

Loving Father, who keeps watch over each of us, help us to know and rest in your deep care, that we would not fear the threats and dangers of this world but trust that we are secure in you, through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, world…

Lord Jesus, creator of heaven and earth, assuage our fears of those who seek to harm or oppose us, knowing that you are our shield and that all things will be made right when you come again to judge the world, through you who lives and reigns over all things with the Father and Holy…

Christ Jesus, our teacher and master, let us not be disturbed when we are maligned and insulted for doing good in the world, but may we find solace and joy in solidarity with you, through you who lives and reigns in perfect love with the Father and Holy Spirit in glory, world without end. Amen.…