Category: Collects

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…

Lord God Almighty, against whom no one can prevail, bind the accuser and the forces that seek to trap and ensnare us, that we might be released from captivity and be free to serve you and all those whom you love, through Jesus Christ our redeemer, who gave himself for our sake and was raised…

Gracious God, whose ways are love and peace and joy, keep us from fighting against one another and tearing apart your church and all your children, that we would not destroy ourselves but rather seek to strengthen and understand one another and so live by the ways of your heavenly kingdom, through Jesus Christ our…

Great Jehovah, Lord over heaven and earth, grant us ears to hear when you call us, that we might recognize your voice and respond with willingness to know what you desire of us and obey your commands, through Jesus Christ our redeemer, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in glory, one…

Shield of the weak and strength to the weary, keep us from giving in to despair when we face struggles and trials, trusting in your mercy and your desire to sustain us so that your life would remain visible in us, through Jesus Christ our example, who suffered and yet was raised to new life…

Lord God, almighty and exalted high above all creation, let us not forget our frailty, lest we credit ourselves for our works and neglect that it is you who has blessed us with life and breath and has worked in and through us all along, through Jesus our savior, who lived the life we could…

God of light and life, who created all things by your word, we thank you for enlightening us with the knowledge of your glory in Jesus. Grant us eyes to see you through the scriptures and through your Spirit, through him who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in perpetual light in highest heaven.…

Lord Jesus, who desires to lead us into wisdom and truth, keep us always willing to engage with you in life and to talk with you about where you are leading, that we might not resist your leading but in humility discover the real good that you offer, through you who ascended to reign forever…

Lord God, who has given us the sabbath for our benefit, help us to take advantage of the rest and refreshment that the sabbath provides, that we might be renewed and strengthened in space with you and one another and become ready again to take up your work of reconciliation in the world, through Jesus…

Gentle Father, who knows our needs and our limitations, help us to understand the laws you have given us, that we would not follow blindly or constrict ourselves to our own detriment but find freedom and goodness in all that you have ordained, through Jesus Christ our guide and example, who lives and reigns with…