Category: Collects

Generous Father, who opens your hand to satisfy the desires of all living things, reveal to us the perils of having wealth, that we would not be tempted to rely on the riches of earth and so escape the loss of that which is greater, through Christ our brother, who lives with you and the…

God of all creation, who has given us all things to enjoy, help us to be content with what we possess, knowing that simply having more does not bring about happiness and that we are safe and loved in your eternal care, though Christ our redeemer, who freed us from bondage and still intercedes for…

Father in heaven, who has given us wisdom for how to live well, may we become ever more familiar with your scriptures and take them to heart, that we would understand your ways and strive to obey them and thereby abide as citizens of your holy kingdom, through Jesus your son, who reigns with you…

Almighty God, who has given us all things for our salvation, may we hear and take in the wisdom of those who have gone before us, that we would not fall into sin and ruin and live according to your good ways in this life and the next, through Jesus our savior, who lives and…

God of justice, who weighs the value of all that we do, help us to see and consider the consequences of our desires and actions in the world, that we would act with care and not fall under your just punishment but be blessed with comfort and joy in your eternal rest, through Christ our…

Gracious God, who sends rain on both the just and the unjust, reveal to us if there is anyone for whom we are reluctant to pray and bless, that our hearts might be softened and we might desire good for everyone, both friend and enemy, through Jesus our savior, who died that all could live…

King of kings, whose hand lifts up and destroys nations according to your will, incline our hearts to pray for those whom you have allowed to have authority, that they might be granted wisdom and humility and all kinds of virtue so as to guide the people in peace, justice, and mercy, through Christ our…

Our Father in heaven, who hears the words of your children, let us not cease to pray for for one another and for all those along our paths, knowing that you are moved by our supplications and that you will act when it is good for us and for all your creations, through Christ our…

Loving Master, who is both gentle and righteous, keep from us the temptation to deal falsely with money, that as we are faithful with the treasures of this world, we would prove capable with the treasures of heaven, through Christ our redeemer, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in glory forever.…

God of all things, great and small, instill in us a commitment to be faithful with whatever is in front of us, that we would not denigrate even the seemingly insignificant and thus show ourselves trustworthy in all things, through Christ our teacher, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,…