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A Collect to be Available for God’s New Call to Us
Lord Jesus, our great teacher and master, keep us flexible and humble, that we would be ready for those times when you call us to new…
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A Collect for Humility in the Face of God’s Power
Almighty One, who holds all of creation in your hands, give us humble hearts when we take in your works, that we would recognize our…
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A Collect to Take in God’s Power and Goodness
Almighty God, whom creation obeys immediately, and for whom nothing is impossible, may we be overwhelmed by your power and your goodness,…
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A Collect to Obey Despite Confusion
Lord of all knowledge, who has seen the end from the beginning, give us the willingness to do what you ask of us, even when we do not…
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A Collect to Desire God’s Word
Lord Jesus, great teacher and the source of all true wisdom, make us hungry to hear your word and to know what you would have of us, that…
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A Collect to Not be Afraid
Spirit of comfort, sent by the Father to draw us into the love of the Trinity, keep us from giving in to fear, but grant that we would…
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A Collect to Eschew Fighting Against God
Almighty One, who set the world in its place and defined the laws of the universe, help us to align ourselves with your will, lest we be…
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A Collect to Turn to God for Justice
Holy Spirit, whose nature is love, peace, and self-control, help us to process our frustration and anger in a way that matches your…
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A Collect to Recognize the Difference of God’s Ways
Almighty God, whose ways are not like our ways, let us not be disturbed when you do those things that we do not expect and what does not…
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A Collect to Care for All People
Lord of all nations, whose love is not restricted to any group of people, open our hearts to care for all peoples as you do, that we…