Category: Collects

Lord Jesus, the refining fire of our souls, we long for your appearance, but give us strength to endure what will come about when you…

Lord of hosts, the corner of whose garments fills the whole of our world, we await your coming. Give us ears to hear your…

Gracious God, who knows our frailties and weaknesses, have mercy on us who live in a broken world and among broken and sinful people….

King of all nations, who rides forth on the wings of the clouds, may we devote ourselves to preparing your way as you enter into our…

Spirit of Truth, who speaks to us in a gentle wind, give us ears to hear the voice of those speaking from the wilderness, and let not the…

Breath of God, who blows through the world in quiet if we would but notice, give us courage to step into the wilderness and abide there…

Almighty God, who gives strength to endure the trials of this world, keep our eyes fixed on you, alert for your words and your actions,…

Gracious Lord, who knows the weakness of our frames, keep us from those things that steal life from us and trap us in the things of this…

Lord Jesus Christ, was was and is and is to come, grant us faith to trust and hold on to your words, knowing that they are true and for…

Gracious Father, who is closer than our very breath, be near to us in times of trouble and darkness, and let us see and feel you in our…