Almighty God, who bears authority to wield the sword as well as to lay it down, let us not expect that we will escape struggle and trial,…

High King of Heaven, who stooped low to take on our frail flesh, give us likewise the capacity to humble ourselves for the sake of love,…

Lord of heaven, whose power is greater than we can fathom and whose mercy is of equal strength, help us to recognize our need and be…

Almighty one, by whose word all of creation came into being and through whom all things are sustained, have mercy on us who are small and…

Lord Jesus Christ, who invites all into the kingdom of heaven, keep us from contempt and derision, that we would never see one of your…

Lord Jesus, whose nature is exalted yet humble, keep us from trusting in our own goodness lest we lift ourselves higher than we deserve,…

Lord God, whose promises are like iron, open our hearts that you might write your law within them, that your ways would be natural to us,…

Lord Almighty, who desires that none should die but all would turn to you and live, keep us attentive to the consequences of our sins,…

All-seeing God, who watches over all that passes in this creation you have made, draw our minds and hearts to remember that you are…

Lord God, who sees all that happens in the world you have made, strengthen our faith and increase our trust in you, that when your Son…