Category: Collects

Great Jehovah, whose eyes miss nothing and whose wisdom understands all things, let us not be deceived by appearances, but grant us wisdom and sight to see what it truly important, that we not be misled into trusting what you have rejected, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit…

Lord God Almighty, who sees all that happens in this world you have created, let us not neglect the small things, trusting that in your kingdom, the small and insignificant may perhaps become great and by used to serve your children in powerful ways, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who reigns with you and the…

Creator God, who has made all things good for our enjoyment and yours, grant us eyes to see when the harvest is ready, that we would know when to step forward and gather the fruit that you have caused to grow for our benefit and the benefit of all those creatures you love, through your…

Almighty God, our gracious lord, grant that we would fulfill our responsibilities and trust that you would fulfill yours, that we might work together and thus bring about good in the world, participating in your mission of love and reconciliation, through Jesus Christ our savior, who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in light…

All-knowing Father, who understands the mysteries of the universe, let us not despair when we do not understand, but grant us grace to trust in your works and your goodness towards us, through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in prefect unity forever and ever. Amen. ‘He also said,…

Lord God Almighty, who has spoken truth to us from the beginning, teach us to accept the consequences of our actions, whether wise or foolish, yet show us mercy when we have chosen poorly that we might yet rise to praise you again, through Jesus Christ our Savior, who intercedes for us before your throne…

God of wisdom, who knows the end from the beginning, grant us the courage to warn those who choose a foolish path, that they might perhaps turn them from their folly and choose that which leads to you and to life, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who taught us what is good and true and…

Spirit of the Lord, great counselor and voice of wisdom, help us to not take it personally when other reject us, that we might see beyond our hurt emotions to the reality of what is before us and be able to discern clearly your will, through Jesus Christ our savior, who rescued us from the…

Lord Jesus Christ, who showed us the way to the Father, keep us walking within the will of God, that we would be among those called your brothers and sisters and thus heirs of the kingdom of the Father, through you who reigns high over all things with the Father and Holy Spirit in glory.…

Gracious God, whose nature is always to show mercy, forgive us for all that we have done wrong against you and against our neighbor, that we might be reconciled and seek to restore the relationships that give us life, through Jesus Christ our Savior, who gave himself as sacrifice and ascended to reign with you…