Category: Collects

Lord God, who desires our good and the good of all your creation, keep us from using your word to justify our selfish desires, but may we be shaped by the scriptures to become like you, righteous and loving and seeking the good of many, through Jesus Christ our redeemer, who died for our sake…

Ever living God, source of all goodness, let us hold fast to the knowledge that you sustain us, that we would not cease to turn to you for our life and nourish ourselves on the wisdom and love that comes from your hand, through Jesus our redeemer, who lives and reigns with you and the…

Great Rabbi, who knows what is our good for you made us, teach us to discipline ourselves as you did, that when you call, we would be ready to hear and obey your voice and fulfill your good will in the world, through you who lives and reigns over all creation with the Father and…

Lord Jesus Christ, who went into the wilderness to face temptation, we thank you for your solidarity with us, for experiencing testing and temptation as we do. Strengthen us as we struggle to resist, and be gentle when we fail, that your mercy might strengthen us anew, through you who loved us to the end…

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…