Category: Collects

Exalted Lord, who humbled himself even to death for our sake, reveal to us those places where we wrongly feel that we must protect…

Jealous God, you desire our love not merely for your own sake, but for the sake of all you have created and love. Let not our hearts…

Lord Jesus, from whose mouth comes a great sword, we grieve at the wars and conflicts that we see here on earth and the violence and…

Loving God, who knows us inside and out, alleviate our fears with the knowledge and experience of your love, that we would not live in…

Gentle Father, who knows we are afraid and offers forgiveness and comfort, we acknowledge that we are fearful and ashamed of the sin we…

Holy God, whose character and nature are perfect, grow in our hearts a longing to be like you, to value what you value, love what you…

King of all creation, who looks down upon us with patience and mercy, teach us to embrace our humility, that we would not think of…

Longsuffering Jesus, who endured greater pain than we could comprehend, give us endurance to persevere through the difficulties and…

Patient God, who endured the scorn and ridicule of those you love, give us your calm and patience when we are attacked and vilified, and…

Holy Spirit, whose words enliven the soul, speak through us and do not let our foibles and sins get in the way of your words, that what…