Category: Collects

Almighty God, whose nature is beyond the rules of this world, let us not be concerned with status and place, as if they might save us from trouble, knowing that you care for all and that the only security we truly have is in you, through Christ our savior, who lives and reigns with you…

Great Lord of Heaven and Earth, who loved all things into being, open our eyes to see where we have come to expect things to you that you have not promised, that we might not grow bitter out of folly but trust in your goodness in all things, through Jesus our brother, who came to…

Source of all goodness, who is generous with all you have made, keep us from comparing ourselves to others around us, that we would not fall into the trap of bitterness nor the folly of pride but instead hold fast to your graciousness to us and trust in what comes from your hand, through Jesus…

Spirit of wisdom, from whom nothing is hidden, keep us from grumbling and complaining against you, lest the bitterness of our hearts might poison us against you and so separate us from your goodness, through Christ our savoir, who took on our flesh to show us the great love of God and now intercedes for…

Gracious Lord, to whom all creation belongs for you made it, show us where we are envious of others, and keep us from bitterness and wrath, that we would focus on your generosity and goodness, knowing that your love is sufficient for us all, through Jesus our redeemer, who bought us with the sacrifice of…

Gracious God, who is patient with us all, keep us from holding contempt for others, knowing that we too are sinners who have chosen foolishly in our lives, that we would leave judgement to you and thus be free to work out our own salvation in your care, through Jesus our Lord. Amen. ‘Why do…

Ocean of all being, to whom we belong, let us not live solely for ourselves, thinking of our pleasures and needs and satisfaction, that we might live also for you and for all those whom you love, mimicking the great communion of persons that is the Trinity. We ask this through Christ our savior, who…

Lord God in heaven, who sees all that passes in your creation, let us worship you not out of habit or social convention but in service and love of you, that you would be honored by our praise and our bond with you would be strengthened more and more, through Jesus our redeemer, who lives…

Great teacher, whose character was foremost of love, let us not look at our brothers and sisters as opportunities to be right, but teach us always to see one another in love, that the church might be a place that always reflects our Father’s gracious and welcoming heart, through you who lives in glorious light…

Rabbi Jesus, whose wisdom exceeds even our greatest teachers, let us not search for the lines and limits of our responsibilities and so justify ourselves, but teach us to live in the spirit of your good ways and live and love well, through you who loved us to the end and now reigns in glory…