Category: Collects

Great teacher, who knows the ways of the world and of our hearts, keep us from clinging to our desires and needs and very lives, and grant that we would be secure enough in you to let go and receive back more than we would lose, through you who gave yourself for our sake and…

Our brother Jesus, who took up your cross for our sakes, grant us the strength to deny ourselves when you call us to, that we might not cling to our desires and false beliefs, but let go of that which prevents us from receiving what you offer, through you who died and was raised to…

Our Father in heaven, whose ways are far above our ways, help us to let go of earthly and lesser things and to embrace your ways, that we might not impede what you are about, but understand the work you do and join in your mission of reconciliation in the world, through Christ our example,…

Spirit of God, who abides with us and in us, enflame our faith so that it would turn into action, that we would not merely speak of the good, but would enact the good in the world, making your will a reality and fulfilling your desires for all your children, through Christ our savior who…

Almighty God, who has shown mercy to billions, turn our hearts to remember mercy as you do, that we would temper our judgment of others with compassion and understanding and so receive mercy ourselves for those things for which we will be judged, through Christ our Savior who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,…

Lord Jesus, who demonstrated the law of love to its fullest extent, teach us to love our neighbors and to be neighbors to all, that we would escape sinning against one another, obeying your law, and bringing good into the world as you did, through you who lives and reigns over all things with the…

Spirit of truth, who sees all that passes in our hearts, reveal to us where we have failed to use our power and privilege and wealth for the good of the many, that we would not abuse our gifts, but use them to lift up all the children that you love, through Christ our savior…

King of heaven, who reigns over all, both rich and poor, open our eyes to the value of every person and not merely those that the world values, that we might receive the gifts you have given to those the world rejects and honor all who bless your name as beloved children of their Father,…

Lord of all nations, who shows no partiality, teach us to love as you love, that we would not evaluate others based upon their money or power or status, but would recognize all as beloved creations in whom you delight, through Christ our redeemer, who died for all and now rules over all with you…

Almighty God, who is far above us in power and wisdom and station, keep us humble, that we might not set ourselves above your ways and become entitled and proud but recognize that what we receive is ever a gift from your generous hand and be grateful always for your kindness, through Jesus your son,…