Mysterious God, who sometimes hides yourself from our sight, like the twelve you chose, instill in us a desire to hunt for you when you…

Holy Spirit, who moves in our hearts to draw us to you, make us receptive to your calls to make space and time to be with you, that we…

Compassionate teacher, who is gentle with us in our weakness, give us courage and humility to admit our needs and weaknesses, the…

Spirit of God, breath of the divine, draw us – entire cities – into your presence, that we would be gathered together in expectation of…

Father in Heaven, who loves to hear the prayers of your people, incline our hearts to turn to you in our needs, that we would ask for…

Christ Jesus, who loves the world and all those within it, may your name and your renown spread throughout creation, that all would grasp…

Jesus Christ, savior of the world, you amazed the people of Israel as you taught and worked wonders among them. May we likewise be amazed…

Lord Jesus, at whose word, there is cleansing and healing, speak your word over us, that our unclean hearts would be made pure, our…

Gracious Lord, whose words and touch are full of compassion, being made clean and holy is not always a smooth process. Give us courage to…

Gracious Father, whose blessings are for all people, grant us the patience of Simeon, who waited for your appearing and was satisfied…