Category: Collects

Almighty God, whose power is tempered ever with mercy, may our hearts be always inclined in challenging times to seek you earnestly, that in fasting and prayer we might receive your grace and be strengthened by your Spirit, through Christ our savior, who abides with you in highest heaven above. Amen. ‘Saul got up from…

Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us when we sin against you, and show us what we must do, that we might turn from our foolishness and make things right and so grow to be more and more like you, who lived a perfect, sinless, and loving life and now abides forever in joy and…

Great Rabbi and voice of wisdom, intervene, we ask, before we throw ourselves into foolish and destructive things, that we might recognize our folly and turn to you and seek help and forgiveness in our need, through you who ascended on high to reign forever with the Father and Holy Spirit in perpetual light. Amen.…

Blessed Jesus, who was exalted by the Father to the highest place, may we recognize you as our master and leader, that we would follow your will and your commands in earnest and so live as you lived in obedience to the laws of Heaven and the joy of the Father, through you who reigns…

Lord Jesus, who was exalted to the right hand of the Father, grant us new minds, that we might see the world as you do and turn from all that is opposed to you and your kingdom and choose the undying life that you offer to all, through you who reigns in power and majesty…

Almighty God, righteous judge of all people, let not our fear of others keep us from fulfilling what you ask, that your kingdom ways of love and humility, peace and justice would be our guide, even in times of threat and challenge, through our savior, Jesus Christ, who died that we might live and now…

Spirit of truth, who abides with us always, increase our faith, that we would believe that Jesus truly does save those who receive him and so trust in all that he has said and live according to the ways of his blessed kingdom, through him who reigns in joy and glory forever with you and…

Rabbi, who has given us great teaching and wisdom, help us to trust you and in your words, even when everything suggests otherwise, that we would receive the blessing that comes from faith in you and discover the good and full life that you promised, through you who suffered for our sake and now lives…

Almighty God, who is present throughout all creation, help us to remember and trust that your Spirit is ever with us, that we might trust that we are not alone and that you have empowered us to live as you have called us to live, growing and becoming more like our beloved savior, who lives…

Risen Jesus, who has given us your Spirit, grant us courage to follow in your footsteps, as you send us out into the world to speak of your goodness and that of the Father to all who would receive your good news, through you who reigns in glory forever and ever. Amen. ‘Jesus said to…