Category: Collects

Almighty God, shield of the weak, may our rigor and discipline lead to more goodness and justice in the world, that we would not merely care for ourselves but for all your children and so spread and receive your glory throughout creation, through Jesus our redeemer who died that we might live and reigns above…

Wise and knowing God, who sees the thoughts and intentions of the heart, show us where our religion has become performative, that we would not go through the motions as if to satisfy a list but allow our hearts to be moved and changed to be like yours, through Jesus, your son, who did only…

Heavenly Father, who was and is and is to come, remind us of the transient nature of earthly things, that we would not seek them for our salvation but seek your goodness and your ways and treasure such things in our heart, through Jesus your son, who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in…

Our Father in heaven, who sees all that passes here on earth, keep us from seeking the praise and esteem of others, that we would not be religious or good for the sake of appearances but in love for you and for the good of our own souls, through Jesus our brother, who intercedes for…

Gentle shepherd, who cares for your flock with empathy and tenderness, reassure us when we are afraid, that we would find security in you and trust in your goodness and protection and know we are safe in your care, through you who reigns over all things with the Father and Holy Spirit in glory and…

Spirit of the Lord, our counselor and source of all wisdom, incline our hearts to listen to whatever Jesus has said, that we would understand the truth and know how to live well and come to please you as he did, through he who suffered for our sake and now lives forever in perfect joy…

Lord Jesus Christ, whose glory was revealed on the mountaintop, may we likewise be changed, made pure and holy, that your glory would shine through us, and all that mars your perfect and blessed image would be burned away in your light, through you who reigns over all creation with the Father and Holy Spirit…

Righteous Lord, who lifts up the humble and casts down the proud, may we, like you, attend to the oppressed, the hungry, the poor, and the vulnerable, that in caring for those that matter to you, we might become like you and receive from your hand protection and blessing and health, through Jesus your son,…

Just and holy God, who hears the prayers of the righteous, incline our hearts to care for all those you have created, that we would not give in to self-centered desires but be generous to all as you have been generous to us, through Jesus our brother, who gave himself for our sake and now…

Righteous God, who desires justice for all people, show us where we have gone wrong and where we deceive ourselves, that we would not seek your favor while ignoring your ways but give ourselves to a life that pleases you, through Christ our redeemer, who fulfilled the law and now sits at your right hand…