Almighty God, Lord over all that passes in creation, grant us strength to endure the trouble that inevitably comes, that we would not be destroyed by wars and disasters or be consumed with fear but lean into your goodness and the deliverance that you have promised, through Christ our savior who reigns with you in…

Great prophet and savior of our souls, let us not be surprised at the chaos of the world and the destruction that we wreak upon one another, but grant us faith to trust in you and your sovereignty and goodness as we live amidst a sinful and troubled world, though you who suffered at our…

Spirit of the Lord, our counselor and source of all true wisdom, grant that we would recognize those who deceive us, that we would not be led astray by soothing words and false hopes but recognize the truth, through our teacher and Lord, Jesus Christ, who reigns over all things through you with the Father…

Christ Jesus, who bore our sins on the cross, hasten the day of your return, we ask, as we wait for you to deliver us from the troubles of this world and issue in the fullness of your kingdom of light. This we ask through you who lives and reigns in perfect unity with the…

Great Teacher, who knows the end from the beginning, let us not be surprised at the troubles and chaos of the world, but strengthen our trust in you, that we would know that you are present and working even in pains and trials that we must undergo, through you who endured great suffering and was…

Loving Lord, who gave yourself for our sake once for all, grant us the same spirit that you have, to be willing to give of ourselves for others, that we would join in your way of endless giving and become part of that great kingdom of those who are joined together in love for one…

Great teacher, who understands what passes in our hearts, may we be willing to give whatever we can and be not ashamed of our inability or proud of our capacity, but content to give as we are able to your work and to the good of others in your care, through you who lives and…

Lord God Almighty, who knows the deep places of our souls, teach us to value what is in the heart, that we would not be swayed by that which appears to be great but would treasure true love, generosity, and goodness as you do, through Christ our Lord, who gave of himself for us and…

Heavenly Father, who sees all that passes in your great creation, grant that we would give what we can to your work and service, that we would not hold back out of fear or miserliness, but would value and be part of your work in the world, through Christ our savior, who gave everything and…

High King of heaven, to whom belongs honor and authority and power, grant us wisdom to recognize those who abuse their power and care only for themselves, that we would escape the destruction that their pride brings, through Christ our Lord who will judge the nations through your authority and in the Holy Spirit. Amen.…