Category: Collects

Lord God of hosts, whose authority stretches throughout all creation, shield us from leaders who deceive and manipulate and devour the…

Heavenly Father, whose joy at doing good never flags, encourage our hearts day by day that we would never grow weary of doing good. Grant…

Lord Jesus, who was betrayed and assailed by those you love and came to save, let us not be surprised when we are likewise hated by those…

Spirit of wisdom, by whom is all understanding for living, help us to trust that you will provide for us what we need at the appropriate…

Lord Jesus, who was persecuted by those you came to save, let us not be surprised if we are also persecuted when we follow in your…

Lord of the heavenly host, whose power is greater than all we conceive of on earth, let us not be surprised by the troubles of this…

God of wisdom, in whom is all knowledge and insight, keep us from being manipulated by false teachers and those who distort the truth….

Eternal God, who alone is unchangeable, teach us to hold lightly the things of this world, that when they crumble or are lost to the…

Lord of hosts, at whose command the earth moves in order to do your will, let us find our courage in your presence with us, that we might…

Lord God of glory, who humbled yourself by taking the nature of a servant, keep us from taking pride in our spiritual accomplishments and…