Matthew R. Green's Blog, page 14

A Collect for Safety and Security

Almighty God of all the universe, whose power knows no limit, gather us under your wings and into your eternal city, that we would be safe from all that threatens us, secure in your power and goodness forever, through Christ our redeemer, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in glory, world […]

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A Collect to See All Things Through God

Exalted Father, source of all goodness, let us see all things through you, that the reality of your presence and glory would color our understanding of the whole world and grant to us trust, peace, and love in all our ways, through the lamb who was slain but now lives with you and the Holy […]

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A Collect to See God in All Things

Lord God Almighty, creator of all that was and is and is to come, let us not seek you in specific times and places and events, but open our eyes to see you in all things, that we would remember always that you are near and supporting us ever and always with your great love, […]

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A Collect to Find Peace in Christ

Gentle teacher, who is generous and gives freely to your disciples, help us to stay present with you in spirit, that we would escape troubled hearts and anxious souls and find peace in your goodness towards us and security in your love, through you who gave of yourself for our sake and now lives forever […]

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A Collect to Love God Ever More

Lord Jesus, sent by the Father in love, increase our love for you and for the Father, that our hearts would be inclined and even eager to hold on to your words and fulfill them in the world and so enter into ever more into the Father’s joy, through you who lives and reigns in […]

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A Collect to Attend to the Spirit’s Teaching

Rabbi Jesus, who spoke to us the good news of the Father, help us to receive and attend to your Spirit whom the Father has sent, that we would be reminded of your wisdom and commands and understand what you are asking of us in this age and in these present moments, through you who […]

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A Collect to Praise God for Creation

Almighty God, creator of heaven and earth, call us to remember your power and creativity in the making of all things great and small, that we would be awed by what you have created and praise you for the beauty and glory of all you have done, through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns […]

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A Collect to Accept What God is Doing Always

Great God, whose thoughts are higher than our own, may we accept what we see you doing, even when we do not understand or when it seems strange to us, that we would not find ourselves fighting against you but following you always and anticipating the good that you seek to bring about, through Jesus […]

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A Collect to Love All People Without Prejudice

Spirit of wisdom and truth, who speaks the will of God into our hearts, keep us far from contempt and prejudice and judgement, that we would love all those that cross our paths as you love all your children and would willingly be one with all people as you are one with the Father and […]

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A Collect for Discernment

Father of light, who delights in creation, teach us to be careful of our judgements, lest we declare evil or worthless what you desire to or have already redeemed. Grant us discernment and a willingness always to listen for your wisdom, through Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit created all things […]

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