Category: Collects

Almighty God, architect of all heaven and earth, stir in us a longing for your heavenly kingdom, that we would be dissatisfied with the things of this world and invest in that which will last through eternity, through Christ our Lord, who lives in glory with you and the Holy Spirit now and forever. Amen.…

Lord God, who knows what is good for us better than we know for ourselves, grant us faith to obey you when you call, that even when we do not understand, we would rely on our trust in your goodness and follow you wherever you may lead, through Jesus our teacher, who did only what…

Master of Heaven and Earth, who rules over all things in power and glory, keep us from distractions and temptations that draw us from you, that we would be ready to hear your call and fulfill your desire as good servants of your blessed kingdom, through Christ our Lord, who reigns with you and the…

Lord God of heaven, who abides forever in glory, draw our eyes and minds to the things of heaven, that we would seek eagerly those things that last to eternity and work for that which cannot be destroyed, through Jesus our brother, who lives with you and the Holy Spirit in perfect joy. Amen. ‘Sell…

Heavenly Father, who is eager to give us good gifts, grant us the courage to let go of those things that keep us from you and your kingdom, that our hands would be open to receive lasting and joyous treasures from you, through Jesus our Lord, who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in…

Loving Father, who generously gives good gifts to your children, remove from us our anxieties and fears and worries about the things of this world, that we would not be distracted from the invitations and offerings that you give and could receive from your hand all that you are pleased to provide, through Christ our…

Righteous God, who nature is both justice and mercy, show us where our actions have led to our own destruction, that we would recognize where we must rethink our choices and turn to you for guidance and wisdom, embracing the way of your Kingdom, through Christ our Lord, who lives forever with you and the…

Gracious God, from whom all good gifts originate, help us to see the good that you have done for us, that we would be grateful for your kindness and be bound to you in our hearts in praise and thankfulness, through Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one…

Gracious Father, who is patient and persistent with our foolish hearts, grant us the willingness to answer your call, that we would not blithely ignore your invitations but heed your wisdom, setting aside that which pulls us away from you and acknowledge the goodness that you offer to your children, through Jesus our brother, who…

Spirit of truth, our counselor and source of great wisdom, keep us from attending only to the pleasures of this world, that we would not miss the greater issues of the Kingdom of Heaven and so lose that which lasts not only through this life but also the life to come, through Christ our Lord,…