Category: Collects

Lord Jesus, who goes before us and with us, may we accept suffering when it is appropriate as you did, knowing that it purifies and refines our souls and makes perfect the salvation that you wrought for us, through you who was raised to new life and now abides in perfect joy with the Father…

Lord God Almighty, who has seen the end from the beginning, show us what you are about in this season, that we might join you in your work in and around us and participate in the continuing redemption and reconciliation of all things to you and your blessed kingdom, through Jesus your son, who reigns…

O Lord our God, high king of heaven and earth, may we be obedient to your call and to your wisdom, that we would without delay fulfill your will when you reveal yourself to us and so receive the benefits of your presence and your righteous and loving ways all of our days, through Christ…

Holy Spirit of God, our source of true wisdom and guidance, grant us wisdom to know when to escape the trouble we find, that we would not needlessly place ourselves in danger or temptation or put the Lord to the test but heed the wisdom of finding places of safety when the time is right,…

Lord of all creation, who sees all that passes on this earth, let us not expect that our lives would be free of difficulty, but grant us faith to trust in your goodness and love in the midst of whatever may come, through Christ our savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy…

Lord God Almighty, whose presence shakes the foundations of the Earth, be with us in distress and trouble, that in being with you, our fears would be assuaged, our troubles eased, and we would find redemption of all that we must endure, through your son, who suffered for our sake and now lives and reigns…

Lord Jesus, who set aside your glory for those you love, grant us eyes to see your unity and love for the poor and weak, the marginalized and in need, that our hearts would likewise be drawn to seek out the least in this world and share with them the love and gifts you have…

Spirit of the Lord, who tarries with us along the way, bring reassurance when we are troubled, anxious, or afraid, that we would know you are near and that you care for us and are bringing about good for us and all the world, through Christ our savior, who lives and reigns over all creation…

Great God of all peoples, who offers good news to any who will receive it, bring joy to all peoples, great and small, that each person would find in the Lord’s coming the salvation that they need and the hope for your goodness still to come, through your Messiah who reigns with you and the…

God of wonder, who brings about good things for your people, may we, like Mary, ponder what you have done for us and treasure your words within, that our hearts may be warmed and your goodness take root in us deeply, through Jesus your son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,…