-
A Collect to Hear the Messengers of God
Holy Lord, light of all creation, open our ears to hear the words of those who testify to your presence and your work, that we would hear…
-
A Collect to Receive the Spirit’s Presence
Lord of creation, who is greater than all, you have sent to us the Holy Spirit, to live in us and be your presence with us. May we…
-
A Collect to Honor God
Almighty God, in whose presence we are not worthy to stand, fill us with reverence and awe at your power and the glory of your very…
-
A Collect for Courage to Confess our Sins
Compassionate Father, who knows our hearts already, it is hard to admit our sins and failings, for we fear anger and disapproval, the…
-
A Collect for Going Out to Meet the Lord
Lord Jesus Christ, who by being lifted up draws all humanity to you, may we be among those who respond to your voice and your appearing,…
-
A Collect to Be Able to Repent
God of forgiveness, who knows our weaknesses, give us strength to truly repent of our sins and throw off all that keeps us from turning…
-
A Collect of Gratitude for Those Preparing the Way
Lord Jesus Christ, sent in to the world for our sake, we thank you for those you have placed in our paths to prepare the way for your…
-
A Collect to Make Ready the Lord’s Return
Lord Jesus Christ, who will come again to redeem the world, show us how we might best prepare the way for your coming, and help us be…
-
A Collect for Being Shaped by God’s Hands
Gracious Father, who works us like a potter works clay, help us to accept how you are forming us and allow ourselves to be shaped by your…
-
A Collect to Use Our Authority Well
Master of the house, builder of all creation, help us to be faithful to the work you have set for us to do, that we would utilize the…