Matthew GreenDec 12, 2020A Collect to Receive the Spirit's PresenceLord 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 receiv...
Matthew GreenDec 11, 2020A Collect to Honor GodAlmighty 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 being...
Matthew GreenDec 10, 2020A Collect for Courage to Confess our SinsCompassionate Father, who knows our hearts already, it is hard to admit our sins and failings, for we fear anger and disapproval, the los...
Matthew GreenDec 9, 2020A Collect for Going Out to Meet the LordLord 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, ...
Matthew GreenDec 8, 2020A Collect to Be Able to RepentGod of forgiveness, who knows our weaknesses, give us strength to truly repent of our sins and throw off all that keeps us from turning t...
Matthew GreenDec 7, 2020A Collect of Gratitude for Those Preparing the WayLord 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 com...
Matthew GreenDec 6, 2020A Collect to Make Ready the Lord's ReturnLord 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 att...
Matthew GreenDec 5, 2020A Collect for Being Shaped by God's HandsGracious 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...
Matthew GreenDec 4, 2020A Collect to Use Our Authority WellMaster 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 aut...
Matthew GreenDec 3, 2020A Collect for Perseverance and ReadinessHeavenly Father, you have hidden from us the timing of things that are too great for us to understand or bear. Still, help us to persever...
Matthew GreenDec 2, 2020A Collect to Trust God's WaysAlmighty God, whose power established the heavens, give us steadfastness to believe what you have told us in a world that looks to functi...
Matthew GreenDec 1, 2020A Collect for Wisdom in Discerning SignsRisen Lord, who ascended to the Father's right hand, give us discerning hearts and attentive eyes to see and understand the signs of what...
Matthew GreenNov 30, 2020A Collect for Christ to Return SoonSon of Man, who is robed with power and glory, we long for the day when you will gather together your people as one. Come soon, Lord Jesu...
Matthew GreenNov 29, 2020A Collect for Christ's ReturnLord Jesus, who ascended to the right hand of the Father, return soon and set the world aright, that we might be free from the suffering ...
Matthew GreenNov 28, 2020A Collect for RighteousnessJudge of all that is, and righteous wielder of wisdom and justice, you do not desire that any should perish. Give us ears to hear your gu...
Matthew GreenNov 27, 2020A Collect for Forgiveness for Lacking CompassionLord Christ, whose heart overflows continually with compassion, forgive us for our hard-heartedness and for the times we have neglected o...
Matthew GreenNov 26, 2020A Collect for CompassionLord Jesus, who took on the nature of a servant for our sake, give us compassion like you have, that we would see those around us in need...
Matthew GreenNov 25, 2020A Collect for Unity and EmpathyGod of compassion, who feels the pain and the joys of those you love, give us hearts like yours that are bound to those of the family of ...
Matthew GreenNov 24, 2020A Collect for God's BlessingGreat king of glory, Father of all creation, bless us, O Lord, that we would receive from you goodness and be affirmed and shown love, fo...
Matthew GreenNov 23, 2020A Collect for Mercy in JudgementAlmighty God, in whose hand is authority over all creation, you have the right to sift through us and sort us as you will. We ask that yo...
